Saylor O’Brien is an adaptive athlete and Paralympic hopeful in alpine skiing. Born with Spina Bifida and raised by athlete parents, it was only natural for her to find her way into sports. She discovered her passion for skiing at the age of four, and by ten - after watching Paralympic ski racing for the first time - she knew exactly what she wanted to chase. 

Saylor has been a member of the Stifel U.S. Para Alpine Ski Team since 2022 and has trained with the National Ability Center’s High-Performance Alpine Team since 2017. A 2020 graduate of Picabo Street Academy, O'Brien is also a proud Sisters in Sports mentor, helping empower and connect the next generation of women athletes. During the 2024-25 season, she celebrated several career milestones: winning her first World Cup in downhill, earning three additional World Cup podiums, being crowned U.S. National Champion, and receiving the honor of U.S. Ski & Snowboard Adaptive Athlete of the Year. Saylor is rewriting the story of what it means to be a female athlete in the adaptive sports world—proving that being different isn’t a limitation, it’s power. Her journey is about changing perceptions and showing that every woman can be unapologetically herself, break the mold, and still own her place at the top.

By showing up with confidence and authenticity, Saylor aims to inspire the next generation of women to believe in themselves just as fiercely—and to push boundaries even further. She’s committed to building a strong, united team of women who lead with pride, strength, and self-belief.