Alexi Salamone
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Alexi Salamone is an ice sledge hockey player from the USA.
that took place 14 months prior to his birth. As a result, Salamone was born with deformed legs both of which were amputated at the Children’s Institute of Prosthetics in Moscow when he was only four months old. Orphaned, he was adopted by the Salamones, a couple from Buffalo, New York
, and moved to the United States at the age of six.
(S.A.B.A.H.). He has been a member of the U.S. national sledge hockey team since 2003, twice representing his country at the Winter Paralympics.
At the 2006 Winter Paralympics
in Turin
, Italy, Salamone was part of the American team
that won the bronze medal. The United States featured in Group B of the tournament and won two of their three group games; 3–0 against Japan
and 6–1 over Sweden
. A 1–2 defeat in the match against Germany
meant the USA faced Group A winners Norway
in the semi-finals. The team lost that match 2–4 but went on to beat Germany 4–3 in the bronze medal match.
As a part of the United States national team he won a bronze medal at the 2008 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships, held in Marlborough, USA and won a gold medal at the 2009 Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships in Ostrava
, Czech Republic.
In 2010 he competed at his second Winter Paralympics
in Vancouver
, where USA won gold. They beat Japan 2-0 in the final. Salamone scored the first goal in the final and overall had four goals and four assists in five matches.
Early life
Salamone was born near Chernobyl, the site of a nuclear accidentChernobyl disaster
The Chernobyl disaster was a nuclear accident that occurred on 26 April 1986 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine , which was under the direct jurisdiction of the central authorities in Moscow...
that took place 14 months prior to his birth. As a result, Salamone was born with deformed legs both of which were amputated at the Children’s Institute of Prosthetics in Moscow when he was only four months old. Orphaned, he was adopted by the Salamones, a couple from Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
, and moved to the United States at the age of six.
Ice sledge hockey
Salamone was introduced to ice sports by the Skating Association for the Blind and HandicappedSkating Association for the Blind and Handicapped
The Skating Association for the Blind and Handicapped is an American non-profit educational corporation which helps children, youth, and adults with all types of disabilities. Founded in 1977 by Elizabeth M...
(S.A.B.A.H.). He has been a member of the U.S. national sledge hockey team since 2003, twice representing his country at the Winter Paralympics.
At the 2006 Winter Paralympics
2006 Winter Paralympics
The 2006 Winter Paralympic Games, the ninth Winter Paralympics, took place in Turin, Italy from 10 to 19 March 2006. These were the first Winter Paralympic Games to be held in Italy. They were also the first Paralympics to use the new paralympics logo....
in Turin
Turin
Turin is a city and major business and cultural centre in northern Italy, capital of the Piedmont region, located mainly on the left bank of the Po River and surrounded by the Alpine arch. The population of the city proper is 909,193 while the population of the urban area is estimated by Eurostat...
, Italy, Salamone was part of the American team
United States at the 2006 Winter Paralympics
The United States sent 56 athletes to the 2006 Winter Paralympics in Turin, Italy, the largest delegation of any nation. Chris Devlin-Young, a 15-year veteran of the U.S. Disabled Ski Team and four-time Paralympic medalist in alpine skiing, served as the flag bearer at the opening ceremonies....
that won the bronze medal. The United States featured in Group B of the tournament and won two of their three group games; 3–0 against Japan
Japan at the 2006 Winter Paralympics
Japan participated in the ninth Winter Paralympics in Turin, Italy.Japan entered 40 athletes in the following sports:*Alpine skiing: 13 male, 4 female*Ice sledge hockey: 15 male*Nordic skiing: 5 male, 3 female-Medalists:-External links:***...
and 6–1 over Sweden
Sweden at the 2006 Winter Paralympics
Sweden participated in the ninth Winter Paralympics in Turin, Italy.Sweden entered 19 athletes in the following sports:*Alpine skiing: 1 male*Ice sledge hockey: 12 male*Nordic skiing: 1 female*Wheelchair curling: 4 male, 1 female-Medalists:...
. A 1–2 defeat in the match against Germany
Germany at the 2006 Winter Paralympics
Germany participated in the ninth Winter Paralympics in Turin, Italy.Germany entered 35 athletes in the following sports:*Alpine skiing: 8 male, 4 female*Ice sledge hockey: 14 male*Nordic skiing: 8 male, 1 female-Medalists:-External links:***...
meant the USA faced Group A winners Norway
Norway at the 2006 Winter Paralympics
Norway participated in the ninth Winter Paralympics in Turin, Italy.Norway entered 29 athletes in the following sports:*Alpine skiing: 2 male*Ice sledge hockey: 14 male*Nordic skiing: 7 male, 1 female*Wheelchair curling: 4 male, 1 female-Medalists:...
in the semi-finals. The team lost that match 2–4 but went on to beat Germany 4–3 in the bronze medal match.
As a part of the United States national team he won a bronze medal at the 2008 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships, held in Marlborough, USA and won a gold medal at the 2009 Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships in Ostrava
Ostrava
Ostrava is the third largest city in the Czech Republic and the second largest urban agglomeration after Prague. Located close to the Polish border, it is also the administrative center of the Moravian-Silesian Region and of the Municipality with Extended Competence. Ostrava was candidate for the...
, Czech Republic.
In 2010 he competed at his second Winter Paralympics
2010 Winter Paralympics
The 2010 Winter Paralympics, officially the X Paralympic Winter Games, or the 10th Winter Paralympics, were held in Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia, Canada from March 12 to 21, 2010. The Opening Ceremony took place in BC Place Stadium in Vancouver and the Closing Ceremony in Whistler...
in Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, where USA won gold. They beat Japan 2-0 in the final. Salamone scored the first goal in the final and overall had four goals and four assists in five matches.