Denmark at the 2018 Winter Paralympics facts for kids
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Denmark sent athletes to compete at the 2018 Winter Paralympics. These games were held in Pyeongchang, South Korea. At least one Danish athlete competed in para-snowboarding.
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Team Denmark at the Paralympics
This table shows the athletes who were part of "Team Denmark" at the 2018 Games.
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| Daniel Wagner | para-snowboarding | male |
How the Team Was Chosen
In late 2017, a change happened in how Denmark chose its Paralympic team. The job moved from Parasport Denmark to the National Olympic Committee and Sports Confederation of Denmark (DIF). This decision was made to make Olympic and Paralympic sports more equal.
Niels Christiansen, who works for Parasport Denmark, was happy about the change. He said it sends an important message. He hoped it would lead to more success for Denmark in the Paralympics. Even with this change, Parasport Denmark still helped prepare the team for the Winter Games.
Denmark's Paralympic History
Denmark first competed in the Winter Paralympics in 1980. This was in Geilo, Norway. Before the 2018 games, Denmark had won a total of six medals. They had two gold medals, one silver medal, and three bronze medals.
All of Denmark's gold and bronze medals were won by Anne-Mette Bredahl. She was a para-Nordic skier who was blind. Her gold medals were in a biathlon race. Denmark last won a medal at the Winter Paralympics in 1994.
Denmark usually sends only a few athletes to the Winter Paralympics. For example, they sent six athletes in 2006. In both 2010 and 2014, they sent only two athletes.
Para-Snowboarding Athletes
Meet Daniel Wagner
Daniel Wagner is an athlete who competes in two different sports. He was part of the Danish team at the 2016 Summer Paralympics. There, he won a gold medal. Wagner was also a world champion in the long jump event.
Snowboarding Event Schedule
The snowboard cross event began on March 12th. It ran from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM. This included all classes for both men and women. The slalom race was set for March 16th. It took place from 10:30 AM to 4:55 PM. Men and women from all classes raced at that time.
See also
In Spanish: Dinamarca en los Juegos Paralímpicos de Pyeongchang 2018 para niños
