Sarah Doherty (born December 21, 1959) is an American former professional skier, mountaineer, and motivational speaker. She is best known for becoming the first female amputee to summit Mount Everest in 1988, using a prosthetic leg. After losing her right leg in a skiing accident in 1982, she returned to competitive skiing and won a gold medal at the U.S. Disabled Ski Championships in 1985. Her achievements have inspired many disabled individuals to pursue extreme sports. She currently advocates for accessible sports facilities and gives motivational speeches. Due to limited information, details of her later life are not fully documented.