Sochi 2014 Paralympic Games: Half Point Update

The Paralympic Games in Sochi began with the opening ceremony last Friday evening, and today marks the halfway point for the games.

For those of you looking for an update on what’s happened during the games thus far, we’ve put together a list of the countries that have medaled in events.

Alpine Skiing Events

Day One (March 8, 2014)
Men’s Downhill, Sitting – Gold: Japan, Silver: Canada, Bronze: Japan
Men’s Downhill, Standing – Gold: Austria, Silver: Russia, Bronze: France
Men’s Downhill, Visually Impaired – Gold: Spain, Silver: Slovakia, Bronze: Canada
Women’s Downhill, Sitting – Gold: Germany, Silver: USA, Bronze: USA
Women’s Downhill, Standing – Gold: France, Silver: Russia, Bronze: USA
Women’s Downhill, Visually Impaired – Gold: Slovakia, Silver: Great Britain, Bronze: Russia

Day Two (March 9, 2014)
Men’s Super-G, Sitting – Gold: Japan, Silver: Japan, Bronze: Canada
Men’s Super-G, Standing – Gold: Austria, Silver: Austria, Bronze: Russia
Men’s Super-G, Visually Impaired – Gold: Slovakia, Silver: USA, Bronze: Canada

Day Three (March 10, 2014)
Women’s Super-G, Sitting – Gold: Germany, Silver: Austria, Bronze: USA
Women’s Super-G, Standing – Gold: France, Silver: France, Bronze: USA
Women’s Super-G, Visually Impaired – Gold: Great Britain, Silver: Russia, Bronze: Great Britain

Cross-Country Skiing Events

Day One (March 9, 2014)
Men’s 15km, Sitting – Gold: Russia, Silver: Russia, Bronze: Russia
Women’s 12km, Sitting – Gold: Ukraine, Silver: USA, Bronze: Russia

Day Two (March 10, 2014)
Men’s 20km, Standing – Gold: Russia, Silver: Finland, Bronze: Russia
Men’s 20km, Visually Impaired – Gold: Canada, Silver: Russia, Bronze: Sweden
Women’s 15km, Standing – Gold: Sweden, Silver: Ukraine, Bronze: Russia
Women’s 15km, Visually Impaired – Gold: Russia, Silver: Russia, Bronze: Belarus

Biathlon Events

Day One (March 8, 2014)
Men’s 7.5km, Sitting – Gold: Russia, Silver: Ukraine, Bronze: Japan
Men’s 7.5km, Standing – Gold: Russia, Silver: Canada, Bronze: Russia
Men’s 7.5km, Visually Impaired – Gold: Ukraine, Silver: Russia, Bronze: Belarus
Women’s 6km, Sitting – Gold: Germany, Silver: Russia, Bronze: Ukraine
Women’s 6km, Standing – Gold: Russia, Silver: Russia, Bronze: Ukraine
Women’s 6km, Visually Impaired – Gold: Russia, Silver: Russia, Bronze: Ukraine

Day Two (March 11, 2014)
Men’s 12.5km, Sitting – Gold: Russia, Silver: Russia, Bronze: Russia
Men’s 12.5km, Standing – Gold: Russia, Silver: Norway, Bronze: Canada
Men’s 12.5km, Visually Impaired – Gold: Ukraine, Silver: Russia, Bronze: Belarus
Women’s 10km, Sitting – Gold: Germany, Silver: Russia, Bronze: Ukraine
Women’s 10km, Standing – Gold: Russia, Silver: Ukraine, Bronze: Russia
Women’s 10km, Visually Impaired – Gold: Russia, Silver: Russia, Bronze: Ukraine

For those of you keeping tabs on the games, stay tuned as we bring you another update at the conclusion of the events next week.

If you’re interested in learning more or watching a few events, check out the official games website!

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