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GB's Simpson misses out on Paralympic title defence

GB's Simpson misses out on Paralympic title defence

Summary

British Paralympic skier Neil Simpson finished fourth in the super G event at the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics, unable to defend his title due to some mistakes during the race. Skiing with a new guide, Simpson was close to a medal but ended 1.1 seconds away from the podium. Simpson and his teammate Fred Warburton will compete in three more events at the Games.

Key Facts

  • Neil Simpson, a British Paralympic skier, finished fourth in the super G event.
  • Simpson previously won gold with his brother in the 2022 Beijing Paralympics.
  • For this event, Rob Poth guided Simpson after a late switch of guides.
  • Simpson's new guide did not prevent him from making a few errors during the race.
  • Austria's Johannes Aigner won the gold in the super G event.
  • British skier Fred Warburton placed 12th in the same race.
  • Menna Fitzpatrick, Britain's most decorated Winter Paralympian, finished sixth in the women's super G.
  • Fitzpatrick overcame injuries to compete and felt more confident after the race.
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