Kelly Sildaru, who won a bronze medal in women's park skiing at the Beijing Olympics four years ago and placed fourth in slopestyle, is set to participate solely in slopestyle at the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics. As the 24-year-old prepares for her qualification round, she shares insights from her recent training camp in Switzerland, emphasizing the focus on improving her amplitude in the air, which is vital for her performance in slopestyle skiing. Despite some challenges, Sildaru feels positively about her training, as she was able to gain confidence and enhance her skills.

Before the qualification, all athletes were granted three opportunities to practice on the Olympic slope, an experience that further boosted Sildaru's confidence. She describes her training camp as being fruitful, although she acknowledges that there were trick attempts she wished to accomplish but didn't manage to. Nevertheless, the time spent in the high-altitude environment of the training camp contributed greatly to her preparation, and she feels optimistic about her upcoming performance in the competition.

As Sildaru gears up for the Olympics, her reflections highlight the importance of both physical training and mental readiness in high-stakes competitions. Her ability to adapt and focus on key elements of her performance may prove beneficial not only in the qualification round but also in the overarching pursuit of Olympic glory. As she comes into her own in this sports phase, all eyes will be on her as she seeks to replicate or even surpass her past Olympic success.