Excellence Without Limits: Meet Canada’s Blind and Low Vision Paralympians

As the Winter Paralympics approach, a remarkable group of blind and low vision athletes are gearing up to compete on the world stage. 

Their journeys reflect the discipline, teamwork, and resilience needed to perform at the highest level of international sport.
From Para Nordic skiing to high-speed Para alpine racing, these athletes train year-round, build deep trust with their guides, and compete on the world’s biggest stages. Their performances challenge outdated assumptions about blindness and low vision and underscore why visibility and representation in sport matter.

Curious to learn about the Canadian blind and low vision Paralympians to watch this winter? Read on!

Logan Larivière — Para Nordic Skiing

Logan Larivière is Para Nordic skier from Sudbury, Ontario, competing with his guide Joe Hutton. 

Born with oculocutaneous albinism, Logan began skiing at age four and has spent years building the skills, fitness, and commitment required to compete at an elite level.

A medalist at the Canada Winter Games and a multiple-time national champion, Logan has also raced on the Para Nordic World Cup circuit in Europe. With eyes firmly on Milano Cortina 2026, he is building toward a long career in Para Nordic skiing, proving that sight loss is no barrier to high performance.

 

Madison Mullin — Para Nordic Skiing

Madison Mullin discovered cross-country skiing as a teenager while looking for a sport where she could be independent and challenged. 
What began as curiosity quickly became a passion, and eventually a pathway to the World Cup!

Now racing internationally with her guide Brooke Ailey, Madison competes in Para Nordic events where communication, trust, and partnership are everything. Together, they’ve earned podium finishes on the World Cup circuit and continue to show how strong guide–athlete relationships can build true confidence and success.

 

Jesse Bachinsky — Para Nordic Skiing

Jesse Bachinsky, from Kenora, Ontario, is a member of Canada’s National Para Nordic team.

 
Jesse was born with low vision and later losing more of his vision as a teenager, Jesse found his calling in cross-country skiing and hasn’t looked back!
With his guide, Levi Nadlersmith, Jesse has posted his strongest World Cup results to date, including multiple top 10 finishes internationally. Their partnership is built on years of trust and communication, showing how teamwork and perseverance can open doors to the Paralympic dream.

 

Kalle Eriksson — Para Alpine Skiing

Kalle Eriksson and his guide Sierra Smith are among Canada’s top medal contenders in Para alpine skiing. After losing his vision due to solar retinopathy, Kalle made a defining decision: to embrace his sight loss and pursue ski racing.

Since then, the duo has earned multiple World Cup victories and world championship medals, racing at speeds nearing 100 km/h. Their success continues Canada’s strong tradition in Para alpine skiing—and shows what’s possible when opportunity, perseverance and talent come together.
These athletes are defined by their skill, drive, and belief in what’s possible—not by limitations or their sight loss.

Potential Has No Limit

Sharing their journeys helps shift attitudes, dismantle stigma, and expand what others believe that people with disabilities can achieve.
As we cheer them on, we also celebrate the power of representation and inclusion. Their success proves that when barriers are removed, potential has no limit!