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Brenna Huckaby

Born
Jan 22, 1996age 30
height
5'9" (or 175 cm)
body type
Athletic
nationality
American

Career

Active 2011 – present

Biography

About Brenna Huckaby

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Brenna Huckaby is a professional snowboarder and influencer, born on January 22, 1996, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and raised as an American. Her athletic career began after she lost her right leg to osteosarcoma at 14. A year later, she took up snowboarding, and by 2011 she was competing. She has since won gold medals at the Winter Paralympics in both 2018 and 2022. She made history as the first paralympian to appear in the Swimsuit Issue of Sports Illustrated. With an athletic build, black hair, and brown eyes, she stands 5'9" and weighs 141 lbs. She is married and has two daughters. Her Instagram following has grown to 119k, where she shares her life and sport.

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Personal

Years Active
2011-present (started around 15 years old; 15 years active)
Birthplace
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Ethnicity
Caucasian

Body

Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Brown
Weight
141 lbs (or 64 kg)
Tattoos
Yes

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Instagram Followers
119k (as of June 2026)

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What distinguishes her from other Paralympians?

She was the first paralympian to appear in the Swimsuit Issue of Sports Illustrated, a recognition of her influence beyond her sport.

How did her medical history influence her career?

She lost her right leg to osteosarcoma at age 14, and just a year later began snowboarding, eventually winning Paralympic gold medals.

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