Katlyn

Maddry

Quick Facts

• Katlyn was born with Fibular Hemimelia which resulted in scoliosis and her right leg was amputated at 8-years-old
• In 5th Grade, Katlyn was invited by her Special Education program to go to Alyeska Ski Resort
• It was there that she joined an adaptive race program called Challenge Alaska, which she trained with throughout high school
• Daughter of Jim Maddry and LeAnn Maddry
• Katlyn has four siblings: Annaka, Elena, Hannah, and Joseph Maddry
• Before she began snowboarding Katlyn participated in State chess competitions
• Her favorite sporting moment was competing in the Dual Bank Slalom in 2021, "My riding was on fire, and I was just so happy to be there."
• The first adaptive athlete she met was Keith Gabel in 2014 at the Hartford Ski Spectacular
• The two have since become friends
• Katlyn loves his positive attitude and his willingness to support her and other athletes on the slopes
• Her favorite thing about snowboarding is that there's always room for improvement and new challenges to overcome
• In three words, Katlyn would describe herself as: fun, loving, and a go-getter
• She is known to her friends as Katy
• Katy is a full-time student (undergoing an Architecture Degree), athlete and server at Buffalo Wild Wings.

Paralympic Experience

• 1-time Paralympian
  • Paralympic Games Beijing 2022, 12th (Snowboard Cross - Lower Limb 2 Impaired - Women), 14th (Banked Slalom - Lower Limb 2 Impaired - Women)

World Championship Experience

• Most recent: 2022 – 4th (Banked Slalom - Lower Limb 2 Impaired - Women)
• Years of participation: Banked Slalom - Lower Limb 2 Impaired - Women 2022
• Top finish: 4th – 2022 (Banked Slalom - Lower Limb 2 Impaired - Women)