Finding my center of gravity in life and sport
Just like North American top skiers come together to compete in the NorAM cup, Europeans likewise come together to compete in the Europa Cup. As a member of the US Ski Team Alpine Tech Team, I spend time competing on both the World Cup and Europa Cup circuit. This year I was fortunate enough to …
This year has enabled me to realize a couple of my childhood dreams. The Olympics was an experience that I was able to completely enjoy and really live in the moment. There were nerves but was so fun. Then there was being able to perform to my very best for my team at NCAA championships. …
Coming back from the Olympics it was good to be able to come back to the US, pick up some quality training and push out of the start gate at a couple NorAms. Heading back to Whiteface brought back memories. The weather and snow was perfect, my lack of having status and a position on …
There has never been a more exciting and rewarding experience than getting to the village. Training and prepping for your event. Meeting all the incredible athletes. The anticipation and experience is one that will stick with me forever. Here is a look at my prep and at my 2 runs of Slalom where I met …
February 4th it was time to get the games underway. First up for our team was the opening ceremony. Walking with Team USA is a feeling I will never forget. Here is a look at what it was like to be a member of Team USA. https://videopress.com/v/xpINemG7?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Walking into the Birds Nest. https://videopress.com/v/zXkehQ0P?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true The Tourch! …
On January 25th, I began my Olympics Journey in LA. Team USA made our send-off so incredibly special. Here is a look at my travel to the Beijing games. https://videopress.com/v/PuV6bHeB?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fkatiehensien.files.wordpress.com%2F2022%2F01%2Fscreen-shot-2022-03-20-at-8.17.07-pm.png&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Olympics Opening Ceremony - Delta Send Off Video (Can You Find me?) https://videopress.com/v/XP1c7m1g?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true LA Hanger Delta Send Off
After spending the majority of my winter in Europe I was able to make the journey back to the US to support the Pios in 3 University Events in January. Montana State, RMISA invitational and the Utah invitational. It felt great as a senior to be able to help my team during the regular season. …
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January 21, 2022, will be a day I will never forget. It is the day I learned that I had been named to TEAM USA - Alpine Team for the Beijing 2022 Olympics. I am beyond humbled and honored to be chosen to represent my country. https://videopress.com/v/CvwuKnTp?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced today its nominations …
KRANJSKA GORA, SLOVENIA - JANUARY 9: Katie Hensien of Team United States competes during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Women's Slalom on January 9, 2022 in Kranjska Gora Slovenia. (Photo by Stanko Gruden/Agence Zoom) When you see your coach cheering in the finish. You know you had a good run. It feels so …
ZAGREB, CROATIA - JANUARY 4: Katie Hensien of Team United States competes during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Women's Slalom on January 4, 2022 in Zagreb Croatia. (Photo by Anze Malorvh/Agence Zoom) If you remember back a year ago, Zagreb was where things really came together for me. It started off my 2021 …
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