Henry Sildaru, a freestyle skier who clinched a silver medal at the Milano Cortina Olympics, made a triumphant return to his home country of Estonia. He was met with a warm welcome by hundreds of enthusiasts in the Rotermann Quarter of Tallinn. Reflecting on his return, Sildaru expressed that the emotional intensity of returning home exceeded even that of a competitive start, highlighting the support he received from the crowd. Sildaru shared his surprise at the magnitude of the support, noting how encouraging it was to see so many fans rallying for him. Throughout his journey, he acknowledged the hard work that has gone into reaching this pinnacle of success and reminisced about setting his sights on Olympic success from a young age. He commented on the difficulty of pinpointing exactly when he aimed for an Olympic medal but emphasized his long-term goal of becoming an Olympic champion, possibly at the next Games. Additionally, Sildaru discussed the dual nature of his sport, likening freestyle skiing to both hard work and a lifestyle. He joyfully stated that skiing and sports, in general, are pleasurable pursuits for him, illustrating the balance between competitive dedication and enjoyment inherent to his experience as a professional athlete.