Men's downhill skiing events at the
2006 Winter Paralympics
The 2006 Winter Paralympic Games ( it, Giochi paralimpici invernali del 2006), the ninth Paralympic Winter Games, took place in Turin, Italy from 10 to 19 March 2006. These were the first Winter Paralympic Games to be held in Italy. They were ...
were contested at
Sestriere on 11 & 12 March.
There were 3 events. Each was contested by skiers from a range of disability classes, and the standings were decided by applying a disability factor to the actual times achieved.
Visually impaired
The visually impaired event took place on 12 March. It was won by
Gerd Gradwohl, representing .
Sitting
The sitting event took place on 12 March. It was won by
Kevin Bramble
Kevin Bramble (born September 19, 1972) is an American disabled ski racer, freeskier, and monoski designer/builder from the Cape May Court House section of Middle Township, New Jersey, United States. He competes as a monoskier in the LW 12-1 c ...
, representing .
Standing
The standing event took place on 11 March. It was won by
Gerd Schönfelder
Gerd Schönfelder (born 2 September 1970 in Kulmain) is a German para-alpine skier, one of the most decorated in the sport's history.
Biography
Schönfelder is a multiple Paralympic Champion who won his first three gold medals at the 1992 Win ...
, representing .
References
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