Age?
17
Hometown/Ski Club?
Park City, Utah
How old were you when you began ski jumping/nordic combined?
I was nine years old
What grade are you in?
I graduated high school in December, so I am a super senior!
Favorite class in school?
EMR, emergency medical responder. I passed all of the certification tests!
How behind in school will you be after Youth Olympics? Scale of 1-10.
0, no school!
What’s your favorite ski jumping/nordic combined memory?
I always have so much fun on the long training camp we do in August. This past year, I went ghost hunting with Jill and Annika. It was a total blast.
What is an aspect of the sport you have improved on this year? How did you improve that?
I have been working on being more consistent. In order to do this I journal my training sessions so I can build on each training session.
Favorite book?
Everlost, by Neal Shusterman
TV show you would recommend to others?
The Office
Animal you most relate to?
Probably a squirrel
Favorite post workout meal?
Sport salad
What are your hobbies outside of skiing?
I enjoy reading, painting, and playing the piano
What does it mean to you being a part of Team USA at the Youth Olympics?
It is a wonderful opportunity to be able to represent my country.
What are your goals for the Youth Olympics?
I want to compete at the same level that I have been training. I’ve been working hard in training, and my goal is to see that to translate into competition.
1 Comment
Paige,
We are so excited to have you represent the United States of America as you compete in the Youth Olympic Games in Switzerland! We know you have worked hard and prepared mentally and physically for this challenge. May the Force be with you!!!