‘There’s A Lot To It, But I Work Hard’: Parker Aims To Join Summer-Winter Club

Cortina 2026 in Para biathlon and Para cross-country skiing after a decorated Para triathlon and Para cycling career. The Paris 2024 triple medallist and reigning Paralympian of the Year has turned just six weeks of on-snow training into strong World Cup results in Canmore, Canada, putting her Winter Paralympics qualification push firmly in play.

Parker has had to quickly adapt to racing in extreme cold while managing severe Raynaud’s disease, using heated gloves and hand warmers as she learns to control a sit ski on slippery descents with limited trunk stability. She credits her endurance and race experience from summer sports for helping fast-track this technical learning curve.

Long-time triathlon rival Kendall Gretsch has become a key source of inspiration and support, reinforcing Parker’s belief that elite triathlon skills can translate to Para Nordic success. Parker will now complete an intensive snow training camp in Austria, combining skiing, biathlon shooting, cycling and swimming as she chases selection for the Winter Paralympics, which open on 6 March.

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