Charlotte Evans facts for kids
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Charlotte Evans is a British skier and a special kind of athlete called a sighted guide. She helps visually impaired skiers compete in races. Charlotte was born on March 29, 1991. She is also a Paralympian, which means she competes in the Paralympic Games. These games are for athletes with disabilities.
Charlotte comes from Chatham in Kent, England. She went to Rochester Grammar School and then MidKent College.
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Charlotte's Early Skiing Days
Charlotte started skiing when she was a child. She learned at the Chatham Ski Centre, which has a dry ski slope. This is a special slope that doesn't use real snow. When she was 14 years old, she started skiing on real snow. This helped her become a very skilled skier.
Paralympic Gold Medal
Guiding Kelly Gallagher
Charlotte Evans is famous for her role as a sighted guide. She worked with Kelly Gallagher, who is a visually impaired skier. As a guide, Charlotte skis just in front of Kelly. She uses her voice to tell Kelly about the turns, bumps, and changes in the slope. This helps Kelly know where to go and ski safely and quickly.
Winning Gold in Sochi
In 2014, Charlotte and Kelly competed together at the 2014 Winter Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia. They won a gold medal in the women's super-G alpine skiing event. The super-G is a fast downhill race in alpine skiing. Winning this gold medal was a huge achievement for both of them. It showed their amazing teamwork and skill.
Awards and Recognition
After their success at the 2014 Winter Paralympics, Charlotte Evans was given a special award. She was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). This award is given by the King or Queen of the United Kingdom. It recognizes people who have done great things for their country. Charlotte received her MBE in the 2014 Birthday Honours for her services to Paralympic sport.
