(NEXSTAR) - St. Charles, Missouri, native Noah Elliott earned a silver medal in the men's snowboard cross SB-LL1 on Sunday at the Milan-Cortina Paralympic Games. The second-place finish allows Elliott to complete a career "set" of Paralympic medals, having previously won both gold and bronze. Elliott, the recipient of the 2025 ESPY for Best Athlete with a Disability, is currently competing in his third Paralympic Games. He previously represented the United States during the games held in Korea and Beijing before traveling to Italy for the current winter events. He noted that he is currently "living on a high" as he prepares for his remaining schedule in Italy. The silver medal performance came after Elliott navigated a course that underwent significant changes leading up to the event. He noted that the bottom section featured different obstacles upon his initial arrival compared to the final competition layout. Elliott said he only had a maximum of three or four training runs on the specific course used for the medal round because the terrain changed every day. To manage the unpredictable conditions, Elliott focused on his ability to adjust his strategy quickly. "Being able to be that adaptable and be able to like set goals and set the pinpoints of where I needed to execute and what I needed to do on course was my focus," Elliott said. He explained that he aimed to maximize his performance on the top section of the track to maintain his lead against competitors during the more challenging lower sections. Elliott also highlighted the cultural differences of his third Paralympic appearance compared to his previous experiences in Korea and Beijing. He said that each host country brings unique nuances and culture to the event. Elliott noted that he has always enjoyed visiting Italy and is looking forward to experiencing the local food and wine now that his first event is complete. While competing abroad, Elliott sent a message of gratitude to his supporters in the United States. "I love you all so much and all your support really continues to inspire me and motivate me to be the best athlete I can be on and off snow as a person," Elliott said. He added that the games are intended to be a fun and amazing experience for both the athletes and the fans cheering for Team USA. Elliott is currently utilizing a scheduled day off for recovery, including mobility work in the gym and spending time with family members who traveled to Cortina. He will then begin mental and physical preparations for the upcoming banked slalom competition. All facts in this report were gathered by journalists employed by Nexstar. Artificial intelligence tools were used to reformat from a broadcast script into a news article for our website. This report was edited and fact-checked by Nexstar staff before being published.