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Akira Kano

Kano with bronze medal at the 2013 IPC Para-alpine World Championships at La Molina, Spain
Personal information
Nationality	Japanese
Born	(1986-03-14) March 14, 1986 (age 39) Japan
Sport
Country	Japan
Sport	Alpine skiing
Event(s)	Downhill slalom Giant slalom Super combined Super G
Medal record Men's para alpine skiing Representing  Japan Paralympic Games Gold 2010 Vancouver Super-G, sitting Bronze 2010 Vancouver Downhill, sitting Gold 2014 Sochi Super-G, sitting Gold 2014 Sochi Downhill, sitting

Akira Kano (狩野 亮, Kanō Akira, born March 14, 1986) is a famous Japanese alpine skier. He is also a Paralympic Champion. He was born on March 14, 1986.

Akira Kano: A Paralympic Champion

Akira Kano is a talented athlete from Japan. He competes in alpine skiing, which involves skiing down mountains. He is a Paralympic athlete, meaning he competes in sports for people with disabilities.

His amazing skills have earned him several medals at the Paralympic Games. These games are a huge international sports event.

His Paralympic Journey

Akira Kano has competed in three Winter Paralympic Games. Each time, he showed great determination and skill.

Turin 2006 Games

Akira Kano first competed in the Winter Paralympics in 2006. These games were held in Turin, Italy. He took part in the Slalom event for skiers who compete sitting down. He finished in 27th place.

Vancouver 2010 Games

In 2010, Akira Kano went to the Winter Paralympics in Vancouver, Canada. This was a very successful year for him. He won his first gold medal in the Super-G event. He also earned a bronze medal in the Downhill event. In the Slalom event, he finished 6th.

Sochi 2014 Games

Akira Kano continued his success at the 2014 Winter Paralympics. These games took place in Sochi, Russia. He had an incredible performance, winning two more gold medals. He won gold in both the Super-G and the Downhill events.

External Links

• Akira Kano at the International Paralympic Committee (also here)