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Milano Cortina 2026: Athletes Shine With Service Dogs

3/7/2026

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  • As the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games begin, 665 athletes compete with their service dogs.
  • Amanda Reid becomes the first Indigenous athlete on an Australian winter Paralympic team.
  • Hester Poole, British visually impaired skier, competes with Pickle.
  • Australian para-biathlete Dave Miln relies on his service dog Suki for PTSD after a life-altering incident.
  • Austrian skier Carina Edlinger, bronze medalist in 2022, shares a close bond with guide dog Riley.