One of New Zealand's most accomplished winter Paralympic athletes Corey Peters announced he is retiring from competitive snow sports.
Over the 43-year-old alpine skier's career, he won four medals in three consecutive Paralympic games, including a silver in giant slalom sitting at Sochi 2014, a bronze in the downhill sitting at PyeongChang 2018, a gold in the downhill sitting along with a silver in the Super-G at Beijing 2022.
He had his fourth Paralympic appearance in the Milano Contina 2026.
Peters also won 22 World Cup podiums, with gold in seven, as well as two World-Championship titles and five World Championship podiums.
"The memories, the experiences, the people I’ve met, and the athletes I’ve had the privilege to compete alongside will stay with me forever. The success we achieved together is something I will always hold with pride," said Peters.
"As I step away from competitive racing, I do so with a full heart. I’m excited for what comes next, but I will forever cherish the sport that gave me purpose, identity, and a lifetime of unforgettable moments. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this incredible chapter."
Peters began his sit-skiing career after sustaining a crushed spinal cord injury from a 2009 motocross accident, which left him paralysed at the age of 26.
Snow Sports Para high performance programme manager Jane Stevens said Peters had inspired future generations.
“We look forward to his continued influence through the young athletes who will seek to emulate his incredible career.”
Paralympics NZ CEO Greg Warnecke said Peters was a "legend of winter Para sport".
“With the undeniable speed and risk associated with sit-skiing, combined with Corey’s full-throttle approach, he has thrilled everyone who has watched him fly down the slopes.
"On behalf of everyone at Paralympics New Zealand and the NZ Paralympic Team, congratulations to Corey on a highly distinguished and successful career.”
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