Schonfelder wins fourth Vancouver gold

Germany's Gerd Schonfelder captured his fourth Paralympics gold medal when he claimed victory in the super combined (standing) ski event.

The 39-year-old was second-fastest in the morning super-G section (1min 21.59sec), before ensuring the title with the third best time in the afternoon slalom (50.25).

Schonfelder also won gold in the giant slalom, downhill and super-G.

France's Vincent Gauthier-Manuel took silver while Australia's Cameron Rahles-Rahbula won the bronze.

German compatriot Martin Braxenthaler won the super combined (sitting) gold, thanks to setting the best time in the slalom (46.34).

With a total time of 2min 10.16sec, Braxenthaler, 38, finished ahead of Austrian duo Jurgen Egle and Philipp Bonadimann.

It was Braxenthaler's third career gold.

- AAP