Allison Jones

About

American Paralympic skier and cyclist who won a gold medal in skiing at the 2006 Winter Paralympics. She also won a silver medal in cycling at the 2008 Summer Paralympics.

Before Fame

She was born with a birth defect which resulted in her having to get her right foot amputated at seven months old.

Trivia

She won the Pioneer Award during her time at the University of Denver.

Family Life

Her parents introduced her to skiing when she was five years old.

Associated With

She and Neil Fachie are both renowned Paralympic cyclists.