Finding my center of gravity in life and sport
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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In the prep season, I had really set a goal for myself to be able to earn another start in WC GS this season. I have made solid progress on my tactics and speed this season and was excited to get the nod to start Courchevel, France. I got a bit more than I bargained …
After Killington, it was time to head back to Europe and see if my knee was ready for the incredibly challenging Europa Cup circuit. And I couldn't be more excited about how things turned out. Here are a couple videos of my first races back and include a winning run, a top 10, and a …
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But OH did it feel good to kick out of the start gate again. Thank you Killington for the incredible support and to my family for joining me. Katie Hensien of the United States skis the first run of the Women's Slalom during the Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Homelight Killington Cup at Killington …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46ot3JD8FGE Thank you King 5 Seattle for the great interview and segment.
Katie Hensien 
