Description: (American Professional Alpine Snowboarder)
Chris Klug is a professional alpine snowboarder who gained recognition for his inspiring return to the sport following a liver transplant in 2000. He achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first transplant recipient to participate in the Olympics, where he secured a bronze medal in the Parallel Giant Slalom event at the 2002 Winter Olympics. In addition to his athletic accomplishments, Klug is an author, sharing his story of triumph from organ transplant recipient to Olympic competitor in a published book. He is a dedicated advocate for organ donation and established the Chris Klug Foundation to promote awareness about the importance of organ donation.