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Andrea Rothfuss

Rothfuss at the 2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Champions
Personal information
Nationality	German
Born	(1989-10-20) 20 October 1989 (age 35) Freudenstadt, West Germany
Years active	2004–
Sport
Country	Germany
Sport	Para-alpine skiing
Disability class	LW6/8-2
Event(s)	Downhill, slalom, giant slalom, super combined, super-G
Coached by	Justus Wolf
Medal record Event 1st 2nd 3rd Paralympic Games 1 9 4 World Championships 5 16 8 Total 6 25 12 Women's Para-alpine skiing Representing  Germany Winter Paralympics Gold 2014 Sochi Slalom, standing Silver 2006 Turin Giant slalom, standing Silver 2010 Vancouver Giant slalom, standing Silver 2010 Vancouver Slalom, standing Silver 2014 Sochi Combined, standing Silver 2014 Sochi Giant slalom, standing Silver 2018 Pyeongchang Downhill, standing Silver 2018 Pyeongchang Giant slalom, standing Silver 2018 Pyeongchang Super-G, standing Silver 2018 Pyeongchang Super combined, standing Bronze 2010 Vancouver Downhill, standing Bronze 2010 Vancouver Super-G, standing Bronze 2018 Pyeongchang Slalom, standing Bronze 2022 Beijing Giant slalom, standing World Championships Gold 2009 Pyeongchang Team event Gold 2011 Sestriere Downhill, standing Gold 2011 Sestriere Slalom, standing Gold 2017 Tarvisio Giant slalom, standing Gold 2017 Tarvisio Slalom, standing Silver 2011 Sestriere Super combined, standing Silver 2011 Sestriere Team event Silver 2013 La Molina Downhill, standing Silver 2013 La Molina Giant slalom Silver 2013 La Molina Slalom, standing Silver 2013 La Molina Super combined, standing Silver 2015 Panorama Downhill, standing Silver 2015 Panorama Giant slalom, standing Silver 2015 Panorama Super-G, standing Silver 2015 Panorama Super combined, standing Silver 2017 Tarvisio Downhill, standing Silver 2017 Tarvisio Super combined, standing Silver 2019 Sella Nevea Downhill, standing Silver 2019 Sella Nevea Super-G, standing Silver 2019 Sella Nevea Super combined, standing Silver 2023 Lleida Super-G, standing Bronze 2009 Pyeongchang Downhill, standing Bronze 2009 Pyeongchang Giant slalom, standing Bronze 2009 Pyeongchang Slalom, standing Bronze 2009 Pyeongchang Super combined, standing Bronze 2011 Sestriere Super-G, standing Bronze 2011 Sestriere Giant slalom, standing Bronze 2017 Tarvisio Super-G, standing Bronze 2019 Sella Nevea Slalom, standing Bronze 2023 Lleida Slalom, standing Bronze 2023 Lleida Giant slalom, standing

Andrea Rothfuss is an amazing German para-alpine skier. She was born on October 20, 1989, in Freudenstadt, which was then in West Germany. Andrea was born without her left hand, but this has not stopped her from becoming a champion skier!

Para-alpine skiing is a sport where athletes with disabilities compete in different skiing events. These events are similar to regular alpine skiing, including downhill, slalom, and giant slalom.

Andrea's Skiing Journey

Andrea Rothfuss started her career in para-alpine skiing in 2004. She quickly became one of the top skiers in the world. She competes in many different events, showing her skill in various types of races.

World Championship Success

Andrea has won many medals at the IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships. These championships bring together the best para-skiers from around the globe.

• In 2011, she won two gold medals in the downhill and slalom races. She also earned silver in the Super Combined and bronze in the Super-G and giant slalom.
• She continued to win gold medals in 2017 in both giant slalom and slalom.
• Overall, she has won 5 gold, 16 silver, and 8 bronze medals at the World Championships!

Paralympic Games Achievements

Andrea has also had incredible success at the Winter Paralympics. These games are the biggest stage for athletes with disabilities.

• She won her first Paralympic medal, a silver, in 2006 at the Turin Games.
• At the 2010 Vancouver Games, she won three silver medals and two bronze medals.
• In 2014, at the Sochi Games, Andrea won her first Paralympic gold medal in the slalom event. She also added two silver medals.
• The 2018 Pyeongchang Games were very successful for her, where she won four silver medals and one bronze.
• Most recently, in 2022 at the Beijing Games, she earned a bronze medal in the giant slalom.
• In total, Andrea has won 1 gold, 9 silver, and 4 bronze medals at the Winter Paralympics!

More About Andrea

Andrea Rothfuss is a true inspiration, showing that with dedication and hard work, you can achieve great things. She continues to be a leading figure in para-alpine skiing.

Other Websites

• Andrea Rothfuss at the International Paralympic Committee
• Andrea Rothfuss at Team Deutschland Paralympics