He represented Great Britain at the 2018 Winter Paralympics , competing in Banked Slalom and SBX events alongside Ben Moore and James Barnes-Miller . Snowboarding was first added to the Paralympics in Sochi 2014 , with 2018 being the first time that Great Britain has been represented . Pick describes his pride for being selected : " I feel honoured to be among the first British athletes competing in snowboard " , as well as describing himself as the " least experienced snowboarder " in his category . Pick was chosen to carry the flag at the opening ceremony , leading the 17-strong team out in the Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium . Pick was eliminated in the quarter finals of the Men 's snowboard cross SB-LL2
the opening ceremony
2018 Winter Paralympics opening ceremony
Owen Pick