every time i see the stat that Mikaela has been on the WC since 2012, it throws me off because it both feels like she’s been around forever and like that’s too long ago because what is time.
she has been such role model as both a skier AND a person to so many young ski racers, not just in the US but truly around the world. when i was growing up, yes we had Lindsey and Julia and i idolised them as well, but with Mikaela came something that they didn’t have. not only the fact that she was a tech racer (we didn’t have strong female tech skiers in the US atm lol), but just this energy, spirit, mindset and overall positivity that she brought into ski racing.
i am truly sobbing for her and with her because yes, she has a whole host of insane accomplishments already, but you can tell she needed and wanted this medal. 🤍
Mikaela, you proved to everyone that it is possible to Always Be Faster than the Boys (and everyone else)
