Ukrainian-born U.S. Paralympian Oksana Masters shares happiness, heartache ahead of Beijing Games

Ten-time Paralympic medalist Oksana Masters shared the happiness and heartache she was feeling Thursday as a Ukrainian-born member of the U.S. Paralympic Team. As Russia continues its attack on Ukraine, Masters has addressed the rollercoaster emotions she’s been feeling ahead of the opening of the 2022 Winter Paralympic Games in Beijing.

Masters has had international success in both winter and summer Paralympics, winning five medals in PyeongChang and two in Sochi in Nordic skiing, a bronze medal at the 2012 London Paralympics as a rower and most recently, two gold medals in cycling in Tokyo. But as she looks to extend her streak in Beijing, Masters recently revealed some goals can’t be satisfied by Paralympic medals.

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