Contexte

From Fergus, Ont., Madison Mullin competes in the visually impaired (VI) category. Mullin represents Mono Nordic (near Orangeville, Ont.) and has been involved in the sport for nearly a decade.

Mullin was born with congenital glaucoma, diagnosed at age two. She has light perception only in her right eye and reduced peripheral and depth perception in her left, though her vision has remained stable throughout her life.

Growing up, she primarily focused on alpine skiing with her two sisters, developing a strong foundation in sport and a love for the outdoors. That background helped make the transition to cross-country skiing feel natural and accessible.

Sport is ingrained in her family.  Her father Matt Mullin played for the Sudbury Wolves in the OHL and backstopped Ontario to gold at the Canada Winter Games 32 years before Madison’s participation.

She was introduced to Para sport around age 8–10 through Ontario-based Para programs led by Patti Kitler and Ken Norris, with cross-country skiing becoming the first and longest-standing Para sport she pursued.

Mullin has achieved national and international success, including podium performances at the 2023 Canada Winter Games, Continental Cup results, and selection to Canada’s Para Nordic Development Team. She trains under head coach Brian McKeever and currently races with guide Brooke Ailey.

Off the snow, Mullin plans to attend Nipissing University, where she intends to study business while continuing to pursue World Cup and Paralympic qualification.

She has competed at World Cups, the past two seasons, and won three silver medals with Ailey at the 2025-26 season opening stop in Canmore.