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Alpine Racer Defies Odds After Grueling Surgery
22 Feb
Summary
- Athlete competed despite multiple surgeries for a broken tibia.
- She addressed critics who called her selfish for taking a spot.
- The 41-year-old athlete won Olympic medals in 2010 and 2018.

An alpine ski racer, 41, has responded powerfully to criticism leveled against her after a severe crash during the women's downhill final at the Milano Cortina Winter Games on February 8. The accident resulted in multiple surgeries to treat a broken left tibia.
She addressed those who questioned her decision to compete, stating they called her selfish and suggested she give her Olympic spot to someone else. Alongside a video montage of her season, she posted on Instagram on February 21, aiming to educate "haters" on earning one's place and to reflect positively.
This accomplished athlete, a gold medalist from the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and a bronze medalist from the 2018 Pyeongchang Games, emphasized that her dedicated efforts were worthwhile. Despite the ordeal, she highlighted her recent successes, including achieving a podium finish in every downhill race she participated in during the season.




