US Para snowboarders thrive: Elliott wins in 'redemption Games' and Delson earns first gold

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Para snowboarder Noah Elliott struggled to keep it together as he crossed the finish line in his final race at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on Friday. It capped a successful day for the United States at the conclusion of the Para snowboarding competitions at Milan Cortina; Kate Delson also won gold at her first Games, Brenna Huckaby joined Delson with her fifth Paralympic medal, and Mike Schultz earned a bronze in his final Paralympic participation.

By TALES AZZONI