ESPY Award Winner and Paralympic Snowboarder Noah Elliott: “There Can Be Life Past Cancer Or Disability”
David Craig
Published May 15, 2026
ESPY Award Winner and Paralympic Snowboarder Noah Elliott: “There Can Be Life Past Cancer Or Disability”
In 2026, Noah Elliott claimed the gold medal in the Dual Banked Slalom SB-LL1 event at the World Championships in La Molina.
July 20, 2026
This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on July 18, 2026
Noah Elliott, a Paralympic snowboarder and amputee, recently won an ESPY Award, proving that disability doesn’t stop anyone from pursuing their dreams.
The 2018 Paralympic gold medalist, Noah Elliott, won the 2026 ESPY for “Best Athlete with a Disability” at the ESPY Awards in Los Angeles, California, marking it as his first ESPY win and first nomination.
After winning his first-ever ESPY award, Elliott expressed his pride, stating:
I couldn’t be more proud, This is such an achievement. To be here representing adaptive sports andthe Para snowboard community–I couldn’t be more proud.”
He further added:
“I want you to know that I am a survivor and you can be one too, and there can be a life past cancer or disability.”
Noah Elliott, who grew up in St. Charles, Missouri, aiming to become a professional skateboarder, had to end his career following his disability.
At just age 15, after a, Elliott felt some leg pain and was diagnosed with cancer, resulting in his left leg being amputated above the knee due to the osteosarcoma.
However, he found a new passion in snowboarding after going to Colorado on a trip for children with cancer, where he met Brenna Huckaby, a fellow osteosarcoma survivor.
Despite his disability, Noah Elliott never lost hope and continued to excel in his athletic career, standing as an example and motivation to several young athletes with disabilities.
Less than two years after his amputation, Elliott made his Paralympic debut at the Winter Paralympic Games PyeongChang 2018, winning two medals, including gold in banked Slalom and bronze in Snowboard cross.
In addition to being an accomplished snowboarder, Noah Elliott has also served as a professional speaker for the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee for over seven years, reaching millions of people.
Noah Elliott Is a Proud Single Father Of a Daughter
Noah Elliott is not only an amazing athlete but also a great family man and a proud single father to his teenage daughter, Skylar.
Furthermore, Noah often expresses his love and pride for his daughter, Skylar, and the father-daughter duo live an adventurous life, enjoying the outdoors, including camping and snowboarding.
In addition to being a great father to Skylar, Noah is also an amazing son to Darla Butler Ell.
No information is available about his father; however, he often expresses his love and respect for his mother, Darla, and three sisters, Amy, April, and Nicole.
His sister, , works as a Certified Core De Force Live Instructor and PIYO instructor. She is an instructor-certified country heat live instructor and loving mother of three.
Similarly, his other sister, , works at CertainTeed, a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Noah Elliott was born on July 12, 1997, in Bridgeton, Missouri.
- He earned his Bachelor’s degree in business and commerce from DeVry University in 2026.
- In 2026, at the World Championships held in Big White, Noah Elliott showcased his remarkable talent by earning a silver medal in the Snowboard Cross SB-LL1 and a bronze medal in the Banked Slalom SB-LL1.
- He is in a relationship with Kate Campbell, also an amazing athlete and snowboarder.
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Suruchi is a business management student with a strong passion for writing, particularly when it comes to sports. She loves creating articles and blogs that explore various aspects of the sports world. With a curious mind and a love for both academics and creativity, she constantly seeks to expand her knowledge and share her insights through her writing.
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