Anna-Lena Forster of Germany won the women’s downhill sitting final at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games [1].
The victory marks a significant achievement for the German delegation during the February 2026 Games, highlighting the high level of competition in para-alpine skiing.
Forster finished the event with a winning time of 1:25.79 [1]. During her run, she maintained an average speed of 78.00 km/h [1]. The competition was tight, with a time gap of 0.00 seconds between Forster and the second-place finisher [1].
The event was part of a broader schedule of para-alpine skiing competitions held in Milano Cortina, Italy [2]. These Games featured a total of 79 medal events [2].
Athletes across the 2026 Winter Paralympics competed in six different sports [2]. The downhill sitting category is one of the most demanding disciplines in the program due to the speed and technical precision required by the athletes.
Forster's performance contributed to the overall medal count for Germany in a games characterized by diverse athletic participation and rigorous competition standards.
“Anna-Lena Forster of Germany won the women’s downhill sitting final”
Forster's gold medal victory in a race decided by zero seconds underscores the increasing parity and athletic performance levels in para-alpine skiing. The result reflects the effectiveness of Germany's training programs in high-speed sitting disciplines within the context of the 79 medal events contested at the Milano Cortina Games.
