“Channeling her inner 'Biathlon Bandit,' U.S. Para biathlete Dani Aravich powers through summer training as she sets her sights on the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games”

“As the world marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Olympics.com spoke to two-time Paralympian Dani Aravich who proves that taking a leading role in your life sometimes also requires taking a daring leap into the unknown.”

"As a Paralympian, I am always proud to represent this disability community and be a voice and advocate in the space," Aravich says. "I appreciate that SKIMS elevates the Paralympics like they do the Olympics. That representation means everything to our Team USA Paralympians."

“For a long time, I was afraid to even say the word disability- I thought it was a dirty word,” Aravich shared, “But learning about this community, and leaning into it, has brought me more connection and pride than I ever imagined. We’re not hiding. We’re celebrating. We’re showing up – as athletes, employees, students, and citizens – and we’re asking you to show up with us.”

“‘Whenever you're overwhelmed, just think about your training, focus on the training and the rest will come.'“

“Dani Aravich, who’s also a member of the U.S. Paralympics Nordic Skiing national team, understands how challenging it is […] to continue competing at both the Summer and Winter Paralympics.”

“The Beijing Paralympics will showcase world-class women aiming for a medal, and we've rounded up a list of standout names you'll want to keep tabs on.”

“Aravich detests being the subject of people’s sympathetic gaze and is willing to push herself to the limit to show the world that her disability doesn’t restrict her from being the incredibly talented athlete she is.”

“The Paralympics are their own distinct and special display of athletic excellence—no better or than the Olympics. They’re parallel games (literally, where the “para” in Paralympics comes from) and should be treated as such.”