Idahoan Jake Adicoff sweeps all four Paralympic events

Adicoff, a four-time Paralympian, made history as the first out gay American man to win gold in the Winter Paralympic Games.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 2:34am

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Jake Adicoff, a visually impaired cross-country skier from Sun Valley, Idaho, delivered a historic performance at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Games by winning gold in all four of his events. This brings his career medal total up to 8 medals overall, and he made history as the first out gay American man to win gold in the Winter Paralympic Games.

Why it matters

Adicoff's sweep of all four events at the 2026 Paralympics is an incredible athletic achievement, showcasing his skill and dedication as a four-time Paralympian. His historic win as the first out gay American man to claim gold at the Winter Paralympic Games is also significant, as it represents progress towards greater LGBTQ+ representation and inclusion in elite winter sports.

The details

Adicoff placed first in the following events at the 2026 Games: Men's Sprint VI, Men's 10km IS VI, 4x2.5km Relay, and Men's 20km IS VI. He won the sprint event by 1.5 seconds, the 10km by nearly 49 seconds, and the 20km by a comfortable margin. Adicoff was guided by Peter Wolter and Reid Goble in his individual events.

  • Adicoff made his Paralympic debut at Sochi 2014.
  • He earned silver at PyeongChang 2018, briefly retired, then returned to competition in 2021.
  • At the Beijing 2022 Paralympics, he won three medals, including gold in the mixed 4x2.5km relay.
  • Adicoff won gold in all four of his events at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Games.

The players

Jake Adicoff

A four-time Paralympian from Sun Valley, Idaho, who is visually impaired (B3 classification) and has been competing in cross-country skiing since being introduced to the sport through the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation.

Peter Wolter

Adicoff's guide who worked with him to win gold in the Men's Sprint VI and Men's 20km IS VI events.

Reid Goble

Adicoff's guide who worked with him to win gold in the Men's 10km IS VI event.

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What they’re saying

“I'm so excited. I'm so happy, and also relieved. It was a lofty goal and it's been a long week fighting for it.”

— Jake Adicoff

“Jake is an incredible skier. Working together today was a day where teamwork was going to make the dream work. I'm lucky to get to ski out there and grind just as hard as Jake is.”

— Peter Wolter, Adicoff's guide

What’s next

Adicoff will likely be a top contender for the 2030 Paralympic Games, where he will look to defend his titles and potentially add to his impressive medal haul.

The takeaway

Adicoff's historic sweep of all four events at the 2026 Paralympics is a testament to his skill, dedication, and perseverance as a four-time Paralympian. His achievement also represents important progress towards greater LGBTQ+ representation and inclusion in elite winter sports.