Losing my legs ended my football dream - now skiing gives me freedom
Summary
Adam Golebiewski lost both lower legs in a 2024 car crash caused by a drink-driver, ending his hopes of becoming a professional football goalkeeper. Now 20, he trains in para cross-country skiing and biathlon, and hopes to compete in World Cup events in Finland and Sweden; his coach says the 2030 Paralympic Winter Games could be a future goal.Key Facts
- Golebiewski was 17 when the crash happened in Macduff, Aberdeenshire, in 2024.
- He had a double amputation below the knee and completed three months of rehabilitation at Woodend Hospital in Aberdeen.
- He trains at the Nordic ski centre in Huntly using a sit-ski, which has wheels for training without snow.
- He has trained on snow in the United States, Italy and Germany.
- Golebiewski has qualified to enter international para biathlon competitions, which combine cross-country skiing and shooting.
- He is aiming for para biathlon World Cup events in Finland and Sweden over the next six months.
- His coach, Simon Bate of Snowsport Scotland, says the 2030 Paralympic Winter Games could be a future target.
- The driver, Arran Paterson, admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving, drink-driving and driving without insurance, and was detained for 32 months.
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