Feb 9 • 16:45 UTC 🇨🇦 Canada Global News

Canada's Oldham ticks off another bucket list box

Megan Oldham of Canada won a bronze medal in women's freeski slopestyle at the Olympics, fulfilling a lifelong dream.

Megan Oldham, a Canadian freestyle skier, celebrated a significant achievement by winning a bronze medal in the women's freeski slopestyle at the Olympics. This victory is not just a personal achievement for Oldham but also a realization of a childhood dream that she had set during a workshop at Momentum Ski Camp in Whistler, B.C. Oldham had previously idolized her mentor, Cassie Sharpe, who inspired her to set ambitious goals for her skiing career.

In her recollection, Oldham reflected on the goals she set as a teenager, which included the aspiration to perform complex tricks like the triple cork and to win an Olympic medal. Her hard work and dedication paid off when she successfully executed the triple cork at the X Games a few years earlier, paving the way for her current Olympic success. The emotional weight of achieving these dreams is captured in her excitement about checking off an Olympic medal from her list.

Oldham's story resonates with many young athletes, emphasizing the importance of ambition and the realization of dreams through perseverance. By achieving this milestone, she not only elevates her own status in the sport but also serves as an inspiration for future generations of skiers. Her triumph showcases the evolution of women's sports and illustrates how dedication can lead to historic breakthroughs on global stages such as the Olympics.

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