Danielle Umstead

Skier

Birthday February 15, 1972

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace New Mexico

Age 52 years old

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About

American alpine skier and Paralympian who is known for competing in the Women's Slalom, Giant Slalom, Downhill, and Super-G events at the Winter Paralympics. She is also known for having won the Adaptive Athlete of the Year award in 2011 by the US Ski and Snowboard Association. 

Before Fame

She was first introduced to adaptive skiing in New Mexico by her father at the age of 29. She earned recognition in 2010 after she won two bronze medals at her first Paralympic Winter Games. 

Trivia

She is known for having been a contestant on the 27th season of Dancing with the Stars where she partnered with Artem Chigvintsev

Family Life

Her husband Rob Umstead works as her sight guide for her competitive skiing events. 

Associated With

She shared a photo with actor Mr. T at the Paralympics in Washington DC to her Instagram in April of 2018.