Summary
At the Winter Paralympics, Hester Poole, a visually impaired athlete from Great Britain, is competing in skiing events with her guide dog, Pickle. Pickle, an eight-year-old labrador retriever, has become popular as the unofficial 26th team member of ParalympicsGB, providing companionship and support for Poole.
Key Facts
- Great Britain has 25 athletes competing in the Winter Paralympics.
- Hester Poole is visually impaired and competes in Para-alpine skiing.
- Pickle, her guide dog, helps Hester and is known for her love of snow and mountains.
- Pickle joined Poole while working on a TV series about guide dogs.
- The 18-year-old athlete is competing in her first Winter Paralympics.
- Six guide dogs, including Pickle, are at the Milan-Cortina Games to assist athletes.
- Organizers have arranged special areas for these guide and assistance dogs.
