Natália Šubrtová facts for kids
Skier Henrieta Farkašová and guide Natália Šubrtová. 2013 IPC Alpine World Championships at La Molina in Spain. Day 1. Downhill final.
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Natália Šubrtová was born on May 1, 1989, in Kežmarok, which was then part of Czechoslovakia. She is a retired alpine skier from Slovakia. Natália is incredibly famous for being a "sighted guide" and has won an amazing eleven gold medals at the Paralympic Games.
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What is a Sighted Guide?
In Para-alpine skiing, some athletes have visual impairments. This means they can't see very well or at all. A sighted guide like Natália skis just ahead of them. They use their voice to tell the visually impaired skier about the course. This includes turns, bumps, and other important details. It's a true team effort!
Her Amazing Partnership
Natália Šubrtová is best known for her partnership with another fantastic skier, Henrieta Farkašová. Together, they formed an unbeatable team on the slopes. Their teamwork and trust helped them achieve incredible success.
Paralympic Success
Natália and Henrieta have won many medals at the Winter Paralympic Games. These are huge international sports events for athletes with disabilities.
2010 Vancouver Winter Paralympics
At the 2010 Winter Paralympics in Vancouver, Canada, they had a fantastic start. They won three gold medals! These were in the women's super-G, combined, and giant slalom events. They also earned a silver medal in the downhill race.
2014 Sochi Winter Paralympics
Their success continued at the 2014 Winter Paralympics in Sochi, Russia. Here, they added two more gold medals to their collection. They won in the downhill and giant slalom events. They also took home a bronze medal in the slalom.
2018 Pyeongchang Winter Paralympics
The 2018 Winter Paralympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, were truly amazing for them. Natália and Henrieta won four more gold medals! These victories were in the downhill, super-G, combined, and giant slalom. They also secured a silver medal in the slalom event.
World Championship Wins
Besides the Paralympics, Natália and Henrieta also excelled at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Alpine Skiing World Championships.
In January 2011, at the World Championships in Sestriere, Italy, they were unstoppable. They won an incredible four gold medals! These were for the women's giant slalom, super combined, downhill, and slalom events. They also earned a bronze medal in the team event. Their achievements show just how dedicated and talented this pair is.
