Katlyn Maddry

Katlyn was born with Fibular Hemimelia which resulted in scoliosis and her right leg was amputated at 8-years-old
In 5th Grade, Katlyn was invited by her Special Education program to go to Alyeska Ski Resort
It was there that she joined an adaptive race program called Challenge Alaska, which she trained with throughout high school
Daughter of Jim Maddry and LeAnn Maddry
Katlyn has four siblings: Annaka, Elena, Hannah, and Joseph Maddry
Before she began snowboarding Katlyn participated in State chess competitions
Her favorite sporting moment was competing in the Dual Bank Slalom in 2021, "My riding was on fire, and I was just so happy to be there."
The first adaptive athlete she met was Keith Gabel in 2014 at the Hartford Ski Spectacular
The two have since become friends
Katlyn loves his positive attitude and his willingness to support her and other athletes on the slopes
Her favorite thing about snowboarding is that there's always room for improvement and new challenges to overcome
In three words, Katlyn would describe herself as: fun, loving, and a go-getter
She is known to her friends as Katy
Katy is a full-time student (undergoing an Architecture Degree), athlete and server at Buffalo Wild Wings.

Paralympic Games Beijing 2022, 12th (Snowboard Cross - Lower Limb 2 Impaired - Women), 14th (Banked Slalom - Lower Limb 2 Impaired - Women)

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