Born with defects attributed to radiation from Chernobyl, the skier will be taking two gold medals home to the US woman who adopted herAfter finally winning a first Paralympic gold medal in Pyeongchang this week the USA’s Oksana Masters said: “I did not believe this would happen. Masters was born in Ukraine with multiple birth defects believed to have been caused by radioactivity from the Chernobyl nuclear accident. Masters’ five medals medals in Pyeongchang - two gold, two silver and one bronze - add to the three she has earned in previous Paralympics. Oksana Masters (@OksanaMasters) That feeling when your dream finally comes true, you realize miracles do happen and you’re bringing home #TeamUSA a 🥇 at the #paralympics #ParaNoridc #PyeongChang2018 pic.twitter.com/chTM7DPq07She dedicated her win in Pyeongchang to her mother. As well as skiing Masters has also competed in rowing, winning a bronze medal at the London Paralympics.

Source: The Guardian March 17, 2018 09:00 UTC