Brewer 12th in Paralympic Giant Slalom
The men’s giant slalom at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games proved to be one of the toughest races of the Para alpine program Friday, as soft snow and deteriorating course conditions created a challenge. Matthew Brewer led the U.S. in 12th place, his best Paralympic result in GS.
Warm temperatures early in the morning softened the surface quickly and the course began to break down during the first run, resulting in numerous DNFs across the field. Course crews salted the hill before the second run in an effort to firm up the snow, but the track remained bumpy, forcing athletes to balance speed and control.
Jesse Keefe led the Americans in 13th place in the men’s standing classification, followed by Tyler McKenzie in 19th. Mikey O’Hearn finished 28th in his Paralympic debut. Patrick Halgren and Spencer Wood both recorded DNFs in the first run.
Brewer led Team USA in 12th place in sitting, with Ravi Drugan finishing 15th. Andrew Kurka, Robert Enigl and Jasmin Babur did not finish.
Para alpine skiing competition continues in Cortina on Saturday with the women's slalom as the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games head into their final weekend.
