Leonie Maria Walter (born 17 January 2004) is a German visually impaired cross-country skier and biathlete who competed at the 2022 Winter Paralympics.

Leonie Maria Walter
Personal information
NationalityGerman
Born (2004-01-17) 17 January 2004 (age 20)
Freiburg, Germany
Sport
Country Germany
SportParalympic Nordic skiing (Paralympic cross-country skiing and Paralympic biathlon)
DisabilityMacular hypoplasia
Disability classB2
ClubSC St. Peter
Coached byRalf Rombach
Medal record
Representing  Germany
Winter Paralympics
Women's para biathlon
Gold medal – first place 2022 Beijing 10 km visually impaired
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Beijing 6 km visually impaired
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Beijing 12.5km visually impaired
Women's para cross-country skiing
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Beijing 15 km classical

Career

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Walter represented Germany at the 2022 Winter Paralympics and won a gold medal in the women's 10 kilometres, and three bronze medals in the women's 6 kilometres, and 12.5 kilometres biathlon events, and in the 15 kilometre classical cross-country skiing event.[1][2] Pirmin Strecker has competed as her sighted guide.

References

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  1. ^ "Leonie Maria Walter". nordski.de. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
  2. ^ "Leonie Maria Walter". paralympic.org. Retrieved 5 March 2022.