Petra Smaržová facts for kids
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Smaržová at the 2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Champions
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| Born | 4 June 1990 Valašské Meziříčí, Czechoslovakia |
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Petra Smaržová (born 4 June 1990) is an amazing para-alpine skier from Slovakia. She is known for winning several medals at the Paralympic Games and World Championships. Petra competes in the standing category, meaning she skis while standing, using special equipment or techniques to adapt to her disability.
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Early Life and Start in Skiing
Petra Smaržová was born on 4 June 1990, in Valašské Meziříčí, which was then part of Czechoslovakia. She grew up speaking several languages, including English, German, and Slovak.
Petra started her exciting skiing journey at a young age. Her first big competition was at the World Championships in Austria in 2002. This was the beginning of her impressive career in para-alpine skiing.
Major Achievements
Petra Smaržová has won many important medals throughout her career. She has shown great skill and determination in various skiing events.
Paralympic Games Medals
Petra has proudly represented Slovakia at the Paralympic Games, which are major international sports events for athletes with disabilities.
2010 Vancouver Paralympics
At the 2010 Winter Paralympics in Vancouver, Canada, Petra won her first Paralympic medal. She earned a bronze medal in the Giant Slalom event for women in the standing category. This was a huge achievement for her and her country.
2014 Sochi Paralympics
Four years later, Petra competed again at the 2014 Winter Paralympics in Sochi, Russia. She continued her success by winning another bronze medal. This time, her medal was in the Slalom event.
World Championships Medals
Besides the Paralympics, Petra has also achieved great success at the IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships.
2011 Sestriere World Championships
At the 2011 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships held in Sestriere, Italy, Petra had an outstanding performance. She won two silver medals:
- In the Slalom race
- In the Giant Slalom race
2019 Kranjska Gora World Championships
More recently, at the 2019 World Para Alpine Skiing Championships in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, Petra added another medal to her collection. She won a bronze medal in the Giant Slalom event.
Coaching and Training
Petra Smaržová works hard with her coaches to improve her skiing skills. She is coached by Peter Matiasko and Branislav Mazgut. Their guidance helps her prepare for big competitions and continue to be one of the top para-alpine skiers in the world.
See also
In Spanish: Petra Smaržová para niños
