Jeremy O'Sullivan

Jeremy O’Sullivan (born 19 August 1989)[1] is an Australian skier and sighted guide for visually impaired skiers. He was Shaun Pianta's guide at the 2018 Winter Paralympics.

Jeremy O'Sullivan
Personal information
Full nameJeremy O'Sullivan
Nationality Australia
Born (1989-08-19) 19 August 1989
Sport
CountryAustralia
SportPara-alpine skiing
Event(s)Giant slalom
Slalom

O'Sullivan was born and raised in Bright, Victoria.[1]

O’Sullivan started competitive alpine skiing in 2000.[1] He became the guide for Shaun Pianta in 2015.[1] Prior to Pianta, O'Sullivan was guide to Jessica Gallagher and Prue Watt.[1] At the 2016/17 World Para-alpine skiing Europa Cup event in Veysonnaz, Switzerland, in their first major international competition, Pianta and O'Sullivan posted career-best scores in the Men’s Super G and Giant Slalom.[1]

At the 2018 Winter Paralympics, Pianta and O'Sullivan competed in two events - 14th in the Men's Giant Slalom Visually Impaired and did not finish in the Men's Slalom Visually Impaired.[2]

References

  1. "Jeremy O'Sullivan". Australian Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  2. "Shaun Pianta". 2018 Winter Paralympics Official site. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
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