PARA SNOWBOARD NEWS
![Evan Strong, Mike Shea and Keith Gabel](/sites/default/files/images/140314120618551_478590463_0.jpg)
Strong basks in Paralympic glory
Since returning from Sochi 2014, American Paralympic snowboard champion Evan Strong has been caught up in a whirl of media interviews, the first ever ‘Evan Strong’ day and meeting President Barack Obama.
![A man holds a woman while dancing on a stage.](/sites/default/files/images/170303074454152_Amy-Purdy-Dancing-with-the-Stars.jpg)
Amy Purdy set for ‘Dancing with the Stars’ finals
The Sochi 2014 bronze medallist has garnered unprecedented attention for amputees in America with her TV appearances.
![Bibian Mentel-Spee](/sites/default/files/images/130122172140085_2%2BCREDIT%2BBibian%2BMentel.jpg)
Para-snowboard video wins major award
Video produced by RTV for Allianz recognised at WorldMediaFestival
![Cecile Hernandez-Cervellon snowboards down the course at Sochi 2014.](/sites/default/files/images/140424124905041_478667237_0.jpg)
French snowboarder drops journalism career for Sochi silver
Cecile Hernandez-Cervellon is already looking ahead to PyeongChang 2018 and snowboard’s new race format.
![Anna Schaffelhuber of Germany](/sites/default/files/images/140313104403135_477618129_0.jpg)
Vote now for Best Female Athlete from Sochi 2014
Nominees for the honour include: Marie Bochet, Anna Schaffelhuber, Elena Remizova, Alena Kaufman and Bibian Mentel-Spee.
![Brian McKeever](/sites/default/files/images/140316140110677_479050245.jpg)
Vote now for Best Male athlete from Sochi 2014
Nominees for the honour include: Roman Petushkov, Declan Farmer, Brian McKeever, Markus Salcher and Evan Strong.
![USA's ice sledge hockey team](/sites/default/files/images/140402114935382_478910405.jpg)
Team USA set for week of events in Washington DC
Sochi 2014 Paralympians will visit the White House and take part in NBCSN’s Best of US Awards Show.
![Ben Tudhope](/sites/default/files/images/140327142601326_478667051_0.jpg)
Snowboard: Five future faces
Remember these names as snowboard continues to grow post-Sochi 2014 and in the lead-up to PyeongChang 2018.
![Cecile Hernandez Ep Cervellon](/sites/default/files/images/140319123246219_478580639_0.jpg)
Sochi 2014: Top 14 surprises
Look back at some of the biggest upsets and shocking results from the Paralympic Winter Games.
![Amy Purdy](/sites/default/files/images/140318211952812_478591283_0.jpg)
Amy Purdy flies from Sochi 2014 to Dancing with the Stars
Within the span of four days, the American went from winning snowboard bronze to being on reality TV.
![Roman Petushkov](/sites/default/files/images/140318142010941_479057135_0.jpg)
Sochi 2014: Top 14 performers
Find out who performed best on the world stage at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.
![Sir Philip Craven](/sites/default/files/images/140311115704422_Sir%2BPhilip_477111561_0.jpg)
Sir Philip hails Sochi 2014 as ‘spectacular showcase of sport’
IPC President has also picked out his favourite moments from the Games ahead of Sunday's Closing Ceremony.
![Bibian Mentel receives her Sochi gold](/sites/default/files/images/140315144823631_Bibian%2BMental%2BSochi.jpg)
Mentel-Spee and Kane win Whang Youn Dai award
The world’s first ever female Paralympic snowboard gold medalist, Bibian Mentel-Spee, and inspirational Australian alpine skier Toby Kane will be presented with the Whang Youn Dai Achievement Award at the Closing Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.
![The Soch 2014 Closing theme will be Reaching the Impossible](/sites/default/files/images/140314115535788_Closing_0.jpg)
Paralympic Closing Ceremony to show the impossible is possible
Sochi 2014 will come to a close on Sunday evening with spectacular Closing Ceremony.
![A picture of a woman doing snowboarding.](/sites/default/files/images/130306180130661_581749_486416548074566_1032402931_n.jpg)
Snowboard set for Paralympic debut
The American and Dutch riders head into the event as the ones to beat.
![Evan Strong, Mike Shea and Keith Gabel](/sites/default/files/images/140314120618551_478590463_0.jpg)
Evan Strong leads American sweep in men's snowboard
Evan Strong and Bibian Mentel-Spee claimed the first-ever Paralympic golds in snowboard.