Michael O'Hearn

Michael O'Hearn (born June 20, 2001) is an American para-alpine skier who competes in the LW9-1 standing classification. He represented the United States at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in para-alpine skiing.

Early and personal life Michael O'Hearn grew up in Spring Lake, New Jersey. He was born with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, a rare congenital condition that causes joint contractures and limits the range of motion. Prior to his birth, doctors informed his parents that he might not survive and later suggested that he would never walk. He attended St. Rose High School in Belmar, New Jersey. He graduated from Westminster University in Salt Lake City.

In a career spanning over a decade, O'Hearn took part in several FIS events across Canada and United States.

In February 2026, a few weeks before the 2026 Winter Paralympics, O'Hearn suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury. In the giant slalom standing event held on 12 March 2026, O'Hearn completed his first run on a minute and 29.88 seconds. He improved in his second run to 1:28.90. He finished with an overall time of 2:58.78, more than 51 seconds behind the gold medalist Arthur Bauchet, and was ranked 28th out of the 41 competitors.