Thomas Walsh
Twenty-three-year-old Thomas Walsh has taken the alpine skiing world by storm and has become known internationally for his talents. Thomas’ love of skiing started young and he was even considered a “rising star” in the United States Ski and Snowboard Association when he was competing as a teenager. However, he was later sideline when he was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma. Ewing’s is a rare form of bone cancer and ultimately Thomas would have to move forward in life with leg and hip impairments. Like so many other Paralympians he didn’t let his impairments hold him back and instead let them propel him forward. He has repeatedly been named as an athlete to watch during the 2018 Winter Olympics. In addition to skiing, Thomas also enjoys acting and he studies performing arts so perhaps we will see him on the silver screen instead of the slope, one day!
