Anna Schaffelhuber

Anna Schaffelhuber is a German retired alpine skier, born on February 18, 1993, in Regensburg, Germany. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest Paralympic alpine skiers of all time. Schaffelhuber began her professional career with the German national team and won multiple titles, including seven Paralympic gold medals.

Schaffelhuber is known for her incredible speed, strength, and versatility in different alpine skiing disciplines. She has won numerous individual awards and holds multiple records, including being the first athlete to win golds in all five alpine skiing disciplines at a single Paralympics.

Off the field, Schaffelhuber is also recognized for her philanthropy and influence, making significant charitable contributions and inspiring millions worldwide.

German National Team

• Youth and Early Career: Schaffelhuber was born and raised in Regensburg and joined the German national team in her teens. She made her Paralympic debut in 2010 at Vancouver.

Sochi Paralympics 2014

• Unprecedented Success: Schaffelhuber had an outstanding performance at the 2014 Sochi Paralympics, where she became the first athlete to win gold in all five alpine skiing disciplines at a single Paralympics.

Pyongchang Paralympics 2018

• Continued Dominance: In 2018, Schaffelhuber continued her dominance in the sport at the Pyeongchang Paralympics, where she won two more gold medals. After the Pyeongchang Paralympics, she announced her retirement from professional skiing.

Germany Paralympic Team

• Debut: Made her debut for the German Paralympic team in 2010.

Achievements:

• Paralympic Games: Winner of seven gold medals across 2014 and 2018 Paralympics.
• Schaffelhuber is Germany's most decorated Paralympic alpine skier.

• Position: A sit-skier, competing in all five alpine skiing disciplines.
• Skills: Known for her incredible speed, strength, and versatility in different alpine skiing disciplines. Schaffelhuber is celebrated for her adaptability, control, and determination.

• Education: Schaffelhuber studied Business Administration and Management at the Technical University of Munich.
• Philanthropy: Schaffelhuber is involved in various charitable activities and has donated significant sums to organizations dedicated to helping people with disabilities.

• Anna Schaffelhuber is celebrated not only for her extraordinary talent and numerous records but also for her determination and longevity in Paralympic alpine skiing. Her impact on the sport and her status as an icon extend beyond the pitch, inspiring millions of fans around the world.

Most Gold Medals in Alpine Skiing at a Single Paralympics:

• Five golds at the 2014 Sochi Paralympics

Total Paralympic Gold Medals:

• Seven gold medals

Books

• Schaffelhuber, A. (2017) Gold: My Way to the Top. Munich: Herbig Verlag.

Websites

• Paralympic Games: Information about Anna Schaffelhuber’s international career and achievements. Available at: https://www.paralympic.org
• German Paralympic Committee: Details about Schaffelhuber’s career in the German national team. Available at: https://www.dbs-npc.de

Articles

• BBC Sport: Anna Schaffelhuber: Career in numbers. Available at: https://www.bbc.com/sport/winter-sports/43572704
• The Guardian: Anna Schaffelhuber’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/anna-schaffelhuber

Interviews and Documentaries

• Paralympics Documentary Series (2019): Features on Anna Schaffelhuber, covering different aspects of her career. Available at: https://www.paralympic.org