Laurie Stephens is carrying the U.S flag as a Paralympic icon on snow. Here are five facts to know before cheering her on ❄️ 🏅 Laurie is one of the most decorated U.S. Para alpine skiers with two gold, two silver and three bronze medals.  ⛷️ She has represented Team USA at six Winter Paralympic Games (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, 2026). 🔥 Laurie has competed in every alpine skiing discipline but will focus on slalom and giant slalom at the 2026 Games. 🏊 Born with spina bifida, Laurie was setting U.S. para-swimming records before she began skiing at age 12. 👑 At just 22, after her 2006 Paralympic debut, she was honored as one of the top women athletes of the Paralympic Games.   #winterparalympics #paraskiing #teamusa