Oksana Masters

Oksana Masters is an American Paralympic athlete, born on June 19, 1989, in Khmelnitsky, Ukraine. Masters has shown her versatility by succeeding in various sports, including rowing, cross-country skiing, and biathlon. She started her career in adaptive rowing and later transitioned to winter sports, where she won numerous Paralympic medals.

Masters is known for her resilience, determination, and incredible athletic ability. She has received multiple awards for her performances and is considered a role model for aspiring Paralympic athletes.

Off the field, Masters is also recognized for her advocacy work, raising awareness about disabilities, and inspiring people worldwide.

Adaptive Rowing

• Early Career: Masters began her career in adaptive rowing, where she and her partner, Rob Jones, won a bronze medal at the 2012 London Paralympics.

Cross-Country Skiing and Biathlon

• Transition to Winter Sports: After her success in rowing, Masters transitioned to winter sports, focusing on cross-country skiing and biathlon. She made her debut in the 2014 Sochi Paralympics where she won a silver and a bronze medal. 
  Individual Awards: Masters has since won numerous Paralympic medals in winter sports, including gold in the 2018 PyeongChang Paralympics and the 2022 Beijing Paralympics.

US Paralympic Team

• Debut: Made her debut for the US Paralympic team in 2012.

Achievements:

• Paralympic Games: Bronze in 2012 (Rowing), Silver and Bronze in 2014 (Cross-country skiing and Biathlon), 2 Gold, 2 Silver, and a Bronze in 2018 (Cross-country skiing and Biathlon), 2 Gold and a Silver in 2022 (Cross-country skiing and Biathlon).

• Sports: Primarily competes in cross-country skiing, biathlon, and previously in adaptive rowing.
• Skills: Known for her endurance, precision, and adaptability. Masters is celebrated for her ability to excel in multiple sports, demonstrating a high level of skill and determination.

• Family: Masters is in a relationship with Aaron Pike, who is also a Paralympic athlete.
• Advocacy: Masters is involved in various advocacy activities, raising awareness about disabilities, and inspiring people with her story of resilience and determination.

• Oksana Masters is celebrated not only for her extraordinary athletic achievements but also for her resilience, determination, and advocacy work. Her impact extends beyond the sports field, inspiring millions of people around the world.

Paralympic Medals:

• 4 Gold, 4 Silver, and 2 Bronze medals across Summer and Winter Paralympics

World Championships:

• Multiple medals in Cross-country skiing and Biathlon

Books

• Masters, O. (2022) Unbroken: The Oksana Masters Story. New York: HarperCollins.

Websites

• Paralympic.org: Information about Oksana Masters’s international career and achievements. Available at: https://www.paralympic.org
• Team USA: Details about Masters’s career and advocacy work. Available at: https://www.teamusa.org

Articles

• ESPN: Oksana Masters: Career in numbers. Available at: https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/32460588/oksana-masters-wins-sixth-career-paralympic-gold-medal
• The Guardian: Oksana Masters’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/mar/07/oksana-masters-winter-paralympics-biathlon-gold-medal

Interviews and Documentaries

• Oksana Masters: Unbroken (2022): This documentary provides a detailed look at Masters’s life and career, featuring interviews with her family, friends, and colleagues.
• ESPN Interviews: Various interviews and features on Oksana Masters, covering different aspects of her career. Available at: https://www.espn.com