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Seba Johnson
First African American female to ski in the Olympics and the youngest Olympic alpine skier in history. Representing the U.S. Virgin Islands, she competed in the 1988 and 1992 Winter Games, overcoming racism and, later, protesting for animal rights.
Latrice Pringle
Latrice Pringle made history as the first African American to compete in a Winter X Games Special Olympics Unified Snowboarding competition in January 2020. Her participation highlights the increasing diversity and inclusion within competitive snowboarding.
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Andre Horton
Hailing from Anchorage, Alaska, Andre has been a prominent figure in competitive skiing. Andre became the first Black man on the U.S. Ski Team in 2001 and has been involved with the NBS, inspiring future generations of Black skiers.
Bonnie St. John
Despite having her right leg amputated at age 5, Bonnie St. John became the first African American to win medals in Winter Olympic competition, earning a silver and two bronze medals in alpine skiing at the 1984 Paralympics. She continues to inspire as a speaker and author.
Ava Keenan
At just 12 years old, Ava Keenan is part of a new wave of Black athletes aiming to diversify skiing. She trains with the National Brotherhood of Skiers and aspires to compete at the highest levels, breaking barriers for future generations.
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