[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E450]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING LANDON UTHKE

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                           HON. BRAD FINSTAD

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 14, 2026

  Mr. FINSTAD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Paralympic 
gold medalist and southern Minnesota native, Landon Uthke, on his 
remarkable performance at the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Milano 
Cortina, Italy.
  Landon made his Paralympic debut as a Defenseman on the USA Sled 
Hockey Team, helping Team USA secure their fifth consecutive gold medal 
in a 6-2 win over Canada.
  At three years old, Landon had his left leg amputated following a 
lawnmower accident. Growing up in Albert Lea, Landon started playing 
sled hockey at seven years old and went on to play for both the 
Rochester Mustangs and Minnesota Wild sled hockey teams.
  Landon's hard work has truly paid off, and his determination is 
inspiring to all of us at home in southern Minnesota. I congratulate 
Landon on his 2026 Paralympic debut. His family, friends, teammates, 
and fellow southern Minnesotans could not be prouder of him.

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