Dani Aravich

Dani Aravich is a two-time Paralympian and a prominent advocate for disability inclusion in sports and media. Born without her left hand and forearm, she grew up in Boise, Idaho, and competed in non-para sports throughout her youth. She ran cross country and track at Butler University, where she majored in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. After college, Aravich worked in professional sports, including a role with the Utah Jazz, before discovering she was eligible for Paralympic competition. She competed in the 400m T47 sprint at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Paralympics and later transitioned to Nordic skiing and biathlon, representing Team USA at the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics. In 2025, she earned her first international podium with a bronze medal in the women's standing sprint pursuit at the IBU Para Biathlon World Cup in Torsby. Beyond her athletic achievements, Aravich is dedicated to promoting inclusivity. In 2024, she co-founded Culxtured, a media collective aimed at bringing para sports to the forefront of sports media . She also holds a graduate certificate in Disability Inclusion & Accessible Design from the University of Michigan and works with companies to enhance accessibility. Currently residing in Montana, Aravich continues to train in Nordic skiing and trail running, with her sights set on the Milan 2026 Winter Paralympics. She remains active in the adaptive sports community, volunteering and advocating for greater representation and opportunities for athletes with disabilities. She acts as the programs manager at Born to Adapt, which opens up trail racing opportunities for those with disabilities, helps advise UTMB on their disability policy, and serves on the Broken Arrow Advisory Council.