Muffy Davis

Muffy Davis is an American Paralympic athlete, born on March 1, 1973, in Sun Valley, Idaho. She is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished Paralympic athletes of all time. Davis began her professional career as a skier before a tragic accident left her paralyzed from the chest down. Undeterred, she transitioned into wheelchair racing and has since achieved remarkable success.

Davis is known for her remarkable willpower, mental strength, and competitive spirit. She has won numerous individual awards, including three Paralympic gold medals, and holds multiple records in both skiing and wheelchair racing.

Off the field, Davis is also recognized for her advocacy for people with disabilities, making significant contributions to the Paralympic movement and inspiring millions worldwide.

Skiing Career

• Youth and Early Career: Davis was born and raised in Sun Valley, Idaho, where she developed a love for skiing. She was a promising young skier before an accident in 1989 left her paralyzed.

Wheelchair Racing Career

• Transition and Early Success: Following her accident, Davis transitioned into wheelchair racing. She quickly excelled in the sport, winning multiple national titles and setting several records.

Paralympic Achievements

• Outstanding Performance: Davis has won three Paralympic gold medals – two in the 2012 London Paralympics and one in the 2016 Rio Paralympics.

United States Paralympic Team

• Debut: Made her debut for the U.S. team in 1998 at the World Disabled Championships.

Achievements:

• Paralympic Games: Gold medalist in 2012 and 2016.
• World Disabled Championships: Medalist in 1998 and 2002.
• Davis is one of the most decorated Paralympic athletes in U.S. history.

• Position: Primarily a wheelchair racer, but also excelled as a skier prior to her accident.
• Skills: Known for her incredible speed, strength, and endurance. Davis is celebrated for her versatility and competitive spirit.

• Family: Davis is married to Jeff Burley, a former Olympic skier. They have a daughter together.
• Advocacy: Davis is an active advocate for people with disabilities and has played a significant role in the Paralympic movement.

• Muffy Davis is celebrated not only for her extraordinary talent and numerous records but also for her resilience, determination, and advocacy for people with disabilities. Her impact extends beyond the sports field, inspiring millions of people around the world.

Paralympic Gold Medals:

• Three gold medals

World Disabled Championships Medals:

• Multiple medals in skiing and wheelchair racing

National Wheelchair Racing Titles:

• Multiple national titles

Books

• Davis, M. (2013) Wheeling Forward: The Story of Muffy Davis. Self-published.

Websites

• Paralympic.org: Information about Muffy Davis’s international career and achievements. Available at: https://www.paralympic.org
• MuffyDavis.com: Official website with updates on Davis’s performance, records, advocacy work, and personal life. Available at: https://www.muffydavis.com

Articles

• The New York Times: Muffy Davis’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.nytimes.com
• ESPN: Various features on Muffy Davis, covering different aspects of her career. Available at: https://www.espn.com