Andrew Haragehy
Alpine Skiing
LW-1:
Alpine Skiing
Hometown:
Enfield, Connecticut
Accomplishments:
2018 – US ParalympicTeam in PyeongChang, South Korea.
4th and 5th place in US and Canada Nationals
2nd in the United States for United States downhill skiing
2012 – Bronze at US 13/14 Nationals
Junior Adaptive Athlete of the Year
“Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do something. Always give 100%”
Path to the #AdaptiveNation:
I first became involved in Vermont and at Ski Spec. Then, I began training with NAC when I moved to Utah for college.
Goals:
Ski for Team USA in the Paralympics
Win a Gold medal at the Paralympics in Golf (2028 may be the first year golf is accepted into the games)
Favorite mantra:
Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do something. Always give 100%
Accomplishments:
Recipient of the NAC Sportsmanship Award in 2016
I have been a motivational speaker for 3 years. I have presented at middle schools, boy scout troops, independent events, and for local business groups.
When NOT SKI RACING, ANDREW IS:
Mountain Biking