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Hidden Champions

Hidden Champions

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 Hosted by 2x Paralympian Dani Aravich, this podcast features the world’s top para alpine, snowboard, and cross-country skiers, diving into what makes them the best, their journeys to Milano Cortina 2026, and how para sports actually work. Tune in for real stories and behind-the-scenes insight you won’t hear anywhere else. New episodes drop weekly now through March 6, available wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧 SUBSCRIBE TO “HIDDEN CHAMPIONS” ON: - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3J1vBOZpMrnhcFAltSyxtp - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1870046273 - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FISparasnowsports - RSS-Feed: https://fis-hidden-champions.podigee.io/feed/mp3 🤳🏼 FOLLOW US: - Para Snowsports account: https://www.instagram.com/parasnowsports/ - Dani Aravich: https://www.instagram.com/theonearmdan Hidden Champions is a FIS original production by FIS - International Ski and Snowboard Federation in cooperation with Maniac Studios.FIS Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Oscar Burnham: The Power of Paralympic Dreams

    Oscar Burnham: The Power of Paralympic Dreams
    Feb 16 2026
    Oscar Burnham is one of the world’s top standing male skiers on the Para Alpine World Cup circuit - and his journey is as remarkable as his results. In this episode of Hidden Champions, host Dani Aravich sits down with Oscar Burnham, who was born in Italy, competes for Team France, and grew up carving turns in the French Alps. With six World Cup medals and a World Championships podium to his name, Oscar opens up about his life on the road, the thrill of racing at home, and the tight-knit friendships that shape the sport. But Oscar Burnham’s story goes even deeper: after a life-altering accident as a teen, he re-learned his sport and discovered the power and opportunity of the Paralympic movement - with inspiration from legendary athletes before him. This episode is an honest, uplifting look at how Oscar turned adversity into achievement, what motivates him on and off the slopes, and why visibility and representation in para sport matter more than ever. 🎧 SUBSCRIBE TO “HIDDEN CHAMPIONS” ON: - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3J1vBOZpMrnhcFAltSyxtp - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1870046273 - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FISparasnowsports - RSS-Feed: https://fis-hidden-champions.podigee.io/feed/mp3 🤳🏼 FOLLOW US: - Para Snowsports account: https://www.instagram.com/parasnowsports/ - Dani Aravich: https://www.instagram.com/theonearmdan - Oscar Burnham: https://www.instagram.com/burnhamoscar Hidden Champions is a FIS original production by FIS - International Ski and Snowboard Federation in cooperation with Maniac Studios.
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    42 mins
  • Ebba Årsjö: Embracing Paralympic Pride on the Alpine Slopes

    Ebba Årsjö: Embracing Paralympic Pride on the Alpine Slopes
    Feb 9 2026
    Ebba Årsjö is one of the brightest stars in para alpine skiing, and in this episode of Hidden Champions, we get to know the story behind the medals. Host Dani Aravich sits down with Ebba Årsjö to explore her journey from learning to ski at age six to becoming a three-time medalist on the world’s biggest stage in Beijing. Together, they candidly discuss what it took for Ebba Årsjö to transition from able-bodied competitions to the world of parasport, the emotional challenges of embracing her identity as a para athlete, and how she’s turned adversity into empowerment. Ebba opens up about the demanding life of a professional skier, balancing different alpine disciplines, and finding new motivation ahead of the Milan Paralympics - all while advocating for the visibility and inclusion of athletes with disabilities. Tune in to hear how Ebba Årsjö is redefining athleticism, pursuing gold, and inspiring the next generation to believe in what’s possible, no matter the obstacles. 🎧 SUBSCRIBE TO “HIDDEN CHAMPIONS” ON: - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3J1vBOZpMrnhcFAltSyxtp - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1870046273 - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FISparasnowsports - RSS-Feed: https://fis-hidden-champions.podigee.io/feed/mp3 🤳🏼 FOLLOW US: - Para Snowsports account: https://www.instagram.com/parasnowsports/ - Dani Aravich: https://www.instagram.com/theonearmdan - Ebba Årsjö: https://www.instagram.com/ebbaarsjo Hidden Champions is a FIS original production by FIS - International Ski and Snowboard Federation in cooperation with Maniac Studios.
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    25 mins
  • Tyler Turner: Forged in the Cold

    Tyler Turner: Forged in the Cold
    Feb 2 2026
    Tyler Turner is a Canadian Paralympic snowboard champion and one of the biggest and baddest competitors in the para snowboard scene. In this episode, you will learn about his remarkable journey from a life-changing skydiving accident to the top of the podium. Tyler opens up about his road to the Paralympics, what it's like to race on some of the most challenging courses in the world, and how cutting-edge prosthetic technology has revolutionized para snowboarding. You’ll also hear about the tight-knit, competitive, and distinctly “Canadian” culture of Team Canada, the nuances of para snowboard competition and classification, and the growing excitement around the sport as we approach the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Games. So buckle up and get ready for a wild ride as we discover why Tyler Turner is one of the best athletes you’ve never heard of (until now). 🎧 SUBSCRIBE TO “HIDDEN CHAMPIONS” ON: - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3J1vBOZpMrnhcFAltSyxtp - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1870046273 - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FISparasnowsports - RSS-Feed: https://fis-hidden-champions.podigee.io/feed/mp3 🤳🏼 FOLLOW US: - Para Snowsports account: https://www.instagram.com/parasnowsports/ - Dani Aravich: https://www.instagram.com/theonearmdan - Tyler Turner: https://www.instagram.com/tyturner14 Hidden Champions is a FIS original production by FIS - International Ski and Snowboard Federation in cooperation with Maniac Studios.
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    42 mins
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