Following competition in the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, three-time US Paralympic medalist Mike Schultz will retire from competitive para snowboarding. Schultz, who is also the CEO and founder of BioDapt, a manufacturer of high-performance lower-limb prosthetic components, will then partner with software company Autodesk to redesign and refine components of BioDapt’s prosthetic systems.
“I’ve always had two sides to my career—competing and building,” Schultz said. “For years, I’ve pushed myself to be the best athlete I could be, while spending countless hours refining the gear that makes that performance possible. As I step away from competition, I’m excited to take everything I’ve learned and apply it to helping the next generation of athletes go even further. Working with Autodesk has already helped us better understand how forces transfer, where materials fatigue, and how small design changes can make a measurable difference—not just for one athlete, but for many.”
The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games are being held March 6-15.
