Freestyle skier Kelly Sildaru expressed pride in achieving her long-term goal of qualifying for the Olympics, despite finishing 13th in the finals of the snowboarding event.
Kelly Sildaru, a freestyle skier from Estonia, recently shared a heartfelt message on social media about her participation in the Milano Cortina Olympics. After previously winning a bronze medal in Beijing, she set her sights on returning to the Olympics, which she accomplished even after a challenging recovery from an injury. Despite only competing in the final event of halfpipe and finishing in 13th place, Sildaru reflected on her journey and the huge personal achievement of making it to the Olympics again after a significant hiatus from competitive sports.
In her post, Sildaru highlighted the mental and physical challenges she overcame during her recovery from a serious injury sustained 15 months prior. She set a singular focus on qualifying for the Olympics, which she did despite limited preparation time due to her recovery. Her emotional journey emphasizes the determination needed to return to elite sports, illustrating the sacrifices and hard work required to compete at such a high level.
Looking ahead, Sildaru acknowledged that setting new goals can sometimes lead to disappointment when they are not met, especially when training time is limited. However, her determination and pride in being a two-time Olympian shine through, leaving fans and fellow athletes inspired by her story of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity.
