Finding my center of gravity in life and sport
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.
A big goal of mine is to progress my GS in a way that made it clear I am more than a one-discipline skier. I couldn't be more excited to say mission accomplished Solden here I come. https://videopress.com/v/s95UqBWH?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata Solden Prep
2020-21 was the year of the COVID pandemic. It also was the year I saw a breakthrough at the national level reaching the podium in both Sl and GS and claiming my first national title in GS. Womens Slalomr2021 U.S. Alpine Championships at Aspen HighlandsrPhoto: @usskiteamrrrrr Womens Slalomr2021 U.S. Alpine Championships at Aspen HighlandsrPhoto: @usskiteamrrrrr …
When you start making the flip in a World Cup you are to work towards progressing your second run speed and overall position. The higher you place the more points you earn. Here is my first Top 20 achieved with a Top 10-second run. This race also qualified me for World Championships in Are, Sweden. …
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When you begin to start races at the World Cup level you are basically attacking from the back. Hoping to make the top 30 fastest in your first run so you can get a second run. Here's my first World Cup Flip! Best part my coach said I could cut his hair if I made …
DENVER WINS RMISA CHAMPIONSHIPFebruary 29, 2020Bozeman, MT University of Denver Women’s Alpine Team Celebrates the Victory. From Left: Eleri Smart, Andrea Komsic, Storm Klomhaus, Katie Hensien, and Amelia SmartWhat do you do? People often ask me what it feels like when you are in the start gate and what happens in the next 60 seconds …
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