Brenna Huckaby

Brenna Huckaby (born January 22, 1996)[1] is an American snowboarder. She competed at the 2018 Winter Paralympics, winning gold medals in the snowboard cross and banked slalom. She is the first Paralympian to appear in the Swimsuit Issue of Sports Illustrated.

Brenna Huckaby
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1996-01-22) January 22, 1996
Baton Rouge, Louisiana[1]
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)[1]
Weight140 lb (64 kg)[1]
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportSnowboarding
Event(s)Snowboard cross
Banked slalom
Coached byLane Clegg
Medal record
Women's para snowboarding
Representing  United States
Winter Paralympics
2018 PyeongchangSnowboard cross
2018 PyeongchangBanked slalom
World Championships
2015 La MolinaSnowboard cross
2017 Big WhiteBanked slalom
2017 Big WhiteSnowboard cross
2015 La MolinaBanked slalom

Early life and education

Huckaby has two brothers.[1] Huckaby was a nationally ranked gymnast.[2][3] She learned to snowboard at age 15 at the National Ability Center.[3] While still in school, Huckaby moved to Utah to pursue snowboarding.[3]

Snowboarding career

Huckaby won her first world championship in snowboarding in 2015.[3] She won world championships in both snowboard-cross and banked slalom in 2017.[1] Huckaby is the first Paralympian to appear in Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit issue.[4]

Huckaby competed at the 2018 Winter Paralympics, winning gold medals in both the snowboard cross and banked slalom.[5]

Personal life

She is married to Tristan Clegg. Huckaby gave birth to her daughter Lilah in 2016.[2][3] She gave birth to her daughter Sloan in 2020.

References
  1. "Brenna Huckaby". Team USA. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  2. Breakey, Sharlene (2017-12-27). "Para Snowboarder Brenna Huckaby Shares Her Proudest Moment Before the 2018 Paralympics". Parents. Retrieved 2018-03-07.
  3. "Q&A withsnowboarder Brenna Huckaby". NBC Olympics. December 19, 2017. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  4. Williams, Doug (March 6, 2018). "Increased Interest In Paralympic Games Shines A Light On Athletes". Team USA. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  5. "Brenna Huckaby". Athlete's profile. Pyeongchang 2018. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
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