My name is Allie Johnson and I am a Paralympic Alpine Skier. I’m a congenital amputee of the right arm below the elbow, meaning I was born with a limb difference. I have been skiing since I was 4 but only ski racing for about 4 years. I recently returned after a traumatic break of my tibia and fibula during my first downhill race in February of 2020. After 3 surgeries, countless hours of physical therapy and a longer than average recovery, I am proud to say I am back and better than ever. My injury showed me how devoted I am to alpine ski racing and how tough I am. I graduated magna cum laude from Colorado State in 2017 with a double major in Human Development and Family Studies and Spanish Language, Literature and Culture. I am a certified therapeutic horseback riding instructor with the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International. My mission is to enable others with disabilities to achieve their goals through teaching, through support and through example.