Hester Poole learns tough lesson in Winter Paralympics debut – but British teenager has hope for the future

Poole fell early in her first run in the women’s giant slalom VI

12 Mar, 13:22 — 12 Mar, 13:54

Why this matters

Hester Poole's debut at the Winter Paralympics represents a significant milestone for the young British athlete. Her performance, despite the setback of a crash, highlights the challenges and resilience inherent in elite para-sports, offering inspiration and a narrative of perseverance.

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BBCHigh1h ago

Poole vows 'redemption arc' after crash on Paralympic debut

Great Britain's Hester Poole is setting her sights on Saturday's slalom after crashing out of the giant slalom on her Winter Paralympic debut.

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tagesschauVery High2h ago

Sieg im Riesenslalom: Forster holt zweites Para-Gold

Monoskifahrerin Anna-Lena Forster hat bei den Winter-Paralympics in Italien ihre zweite Goldmedaille gewonnen. Am sechsten Wettkampftag siegte die 30-Jährige in Cortina d'Ampezzo im Riesenslalom.

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faz2h ago

Sieg im Riesenslalom: Forster gewinnt zweites Para-Gold

Alpin-Ass Anna-Lena Forster rast bei den Paralympischen Spielen in Italien zum Erfolg im Riesenslalom. Dahinter steckt auch technischer Fortschritt.

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The IndependentMostly Factual2h ago