"You don't ever start out and try to be the only five-time gold medalist in the sport. But to be with these guys, to lead them and kind of pass on that tradition, it's the ultimate honor."
"I've been involved in four Games and have only been able to go to two closing ceremonies: in PyeongChang, where I won my gold and silver, and this year, where I won my bronze. It's been a career filled with ups and downs, but even the small victories count for me."
"The biggest and most beautiful Winter Paralympics with more athletes, more nations, more women and more global broadcast and digital coverage than ever before."
Team USA achieved significant success at the Winter Paralympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, finishing second in the overall medal count with 24 total medals, including 13 gold. The U.S. sled hockey team captured its record fifth consecutive gold medal, with captain Josh Pauls becoming a five-time gold medalist. American skiers Kendall Gretsch and Andrew Kurka carried the U.S. flag at the closing ceremony, with Kurka reflecting on his career achievements across four Games. The 50th Winter Paralympics featured record participation with 611 athletes from 55 countries competing in 79 medal events across six sports. China topped the medal count with 44 total medals, while the U.S. improved significantly from its fifth-place finish in 2022.
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