Keith Gabel

Son of J. Keith Gabel and Theresa Martin. Has four siblings: Shanda, Brittany, Branden and Maranda. Married to Heather Short.

Introduced to snowboarding in 2000 and he quickly developed a love for the sport.
In June 2005, Gabel was involved in an industrial accident that crushed his left foot
Following four blood transfusions, 26 hyperbaric treatments and a blood clot in his left lung, the doctors told Gabel that he would most likely watch his foot die
Due to complications and lack of technology at the time, he made the decision to amputate his leg just below the knee two weeks later
Returned to his snowboard three months later.
Found out about competitive para snowboarding during the 2010-11 season, his sixth season riding with an amputation.
Hobbies include hiking, fishing, mountain biking, swimming, cliff diving, camping, baking, playing and writing music and hanging out with his dog.
Hidden talents include juggling and mimicking various animal sounds
Was a drummer in his high school bagpipe corps.

Paralympic Games Beijing 2022, 7th (Banked Slalom - Lower Limb 2 Impaired - Men, Snowboard Cross - Lower Limb 2 Impaired - Men)
Paralympic Games Pyeongchang 2018, silver (Snowboard Cross - Lower Limb 2 Impaired - Men), 6th (Banked Slalom - Lower Limb 2 Impaired - Men)
Paralympic Games Sochi 2014, bronze (Snowboardcross - Standing - Men)

Most recent: 2023 – silver (Snowboard Cross Team Event - Men), 4th (Snowboard Cross - Lower Limb 2 Impaired - Men), 5th (Dual Banked Slalom - Lower Limb 2 Impaired - Men)
Years of participation: Dual Banked Slalom - Lower Limb 2 Impaired - Men 2023; Snowboard Cross - Lower Limb 2 Impaired - Men 2015, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2023; Snowboard Cross Team Event - Men 2019, 2022, 2023; Banked Slalom - Lower Limb 2 Impaired - Men 2015, 2017, 2019; Snowboardcross - Standing - Men 2012
Medals: 2 (1 gold, 1 silver)

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