Sighted guide Jeremy O’Sullivan first linked up with vision impaired skier Shaun Pianta in late 2015, and together they began working towards selection for the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Games.

As the sighted guide to Shaun, Jeremy skis in front issuing voice commands and information about changes in pitch, rhythm and snow conditions while racing at speeds of up to 105km/h.

Born and raised in Bright, Victoria, Jeremy began competing in alpine skiing in 2000, making his international debut five years later at an International Ski Federation (FIS) race in Italy.

With previous experience as a guide for Paralympic medallists Jessica Gallagher and Prue Watt, it wasn’t long before Jeremy and Shaun found their rhythm. Together they gained crucial international experience at the 2017 IPC Alpine Skiing Europa Cup in Veysonnaz, Switzerland, posting career-best scores in the men’s Super-G race two and Giant Slalom to finish second in both events, before …

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Date of birth
19 August 1989
Sport
Para-alpine skiing
Residence
Bright, VIC
Occupation
Student and ski instructor
Started competing
2000
First competed for Australia
2005
Sport career highlights

Guiding Shaun Pianta to a win in Downhill at the 2016 National Championships in Aspen, USA

Greatest sporting moments

Shaun returning from injury and qualifying for the 2017 World Para-alpine Skiing Championships in Tarvisio, Italy

Heroes/role models

Sean Priest, his former trumpet teacher

Disciplines

  • Sport: Para-alpine skiing Discipline: Downhill Classification: Sighted guide to Shaun Pianta
  • Sport: Para-alpine skiing Discipline: Giant Slalom Classification: Sighted guide to Shaun Pianta
  • Sport: Para-alpine skiing Discipline: Slalom Classification: Sighted guide to Shaun Pianta
  • Sport: Para-alpine skiing Discipline: Super-G Classification: Sighted guide to Shaun Pianta
  • Sport: Para-alpine skiing Discipline: Super Combined Classification: Sighted guide to Shaun Pianta

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