Finding my center of gravity in life and sport
After a successful summer prep season, the team headed to Europe to prep for the start of the World Cup Season. After a successful GS training block, I was awarded a start in the first race of the year. Unfortunately the night before the race a weather system moved through and things deteriorated so much …
For our Summer prep the USST Women's WC/Europa Cup team headed to New Zealand. We had a fantastic time down under and got the opportunity to get a few race starts in the Australia/New Zealand Cup. As you can see from the pictures we had a great time and I was excited to take the …
Every year the Colorado Snowsports Museum inducts new members into their Hall of Fame. They also recognize a male and female collegiate athlete of the year. I was honored to be nominated and awarded this honor for the 2021-22 season. The other award honorees were Mikaela Shiffrin as Competitor of the Year, Thomas Walsh as …
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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 …
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