ParaSnowboarder, Paralympian Gabel back on FIS podium

Michele Roepke
Jan 13, 2023

Para Snowboarders on the world stage. Photo: IPC

OGDEN, Utah — Three time Paralympian and two time Paralympic medalist Keith Gabel is starting his snowboarding season on yet another podium, this time at a World Cup.

The below the knee amputee was born and raised in Salt Lake City and grew up in Ogden, Utah.

He had the distinct honor of being flagbearer in the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Games.

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