In Beijing, Sarah will take part in the Giant Slalom (Giant Slalom). The discipline consists of descending skiing between sets of poles inserted in the snow.
The Winter Olympic Games, to be held between February 4 and 20, 2022 in Beijing, China, will have for the first time in its history the participation of a woman of Ecuadorian origin. It’s about Sarah Escobar, who performs impressively in one of the toughest events in snow sports – the Giant Ski Slalom.
Sarah Escobar is a historical athlete for him Ecuador, as he proudly wore the national tricolor in the third edition of the Youth Winter Olympics, held in Lausanne, Switzerland, in 2020. Now it is his turn to represent the country in the highest category of this sport. It is expected to be accompanied by Klaus Jungbluth, Ecuadorian who has not yet qualified for Beijing 2022, but has good chances.
Tricolor is at the Youth Olympics
Sarah’s journey is long, and today she is at the gates of the important sporting event, waving the Ecuadorian flag.
From the cradle to the slopes
The Ecuadorian skier practically went from the cradle to the slopes. As recounted in a note published by the Ecuadorian Olympic Committee (COE), he has practiced skiing since he was 3 and a half years old, in order to imitate the steps of his older brother, Eithan. “I skied with the boys, all friends of my brother, they were like my other brothers,” he says in his emotional story.
Ecuadorian skier secures Olympic place
Sarah lives in the United States and has dual citizenship, due to her parents being Ecuadorians. However, in his academic beginnings of skiing, he competed representing New Jersey, where he currently resides. From his childhood he began to win local and school tournaments. So her parents paid attention to her abilities and with much effort gave her the opportunity to enter Waterville Academy in New Hampshire.
Sarah Escobar: “I want to share my Olympic dream with all Ecuadorians”
The tricolor skier ???????? will represent the country at the Winter Olympics @Beijing2022 ❄️ that open on February 4; will compete in the test #GiantSlalom ⛷️
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— Comite_Olimpico_Ecu (@ECUADORolimpico) January 7, 2022
His performance in the renowned institution gave him chances to participate in professional circuits that belong to the International Ski Federation (FIS). In this way came the first great leap, the Winter Youth Olympic Games.
“As parents for us it is an incredible pride because Sarah represents Ecuador. I remember there were Ecuadorians who lived in Lausanne and they made us cry. It was so sweet, because they went to see her with their children, they had the Ecuadorian flag, ”said Eleana, Sarah’s mother. “It was very exciting, at that moment we realized how important it is to have someone to represent you in some way, because we are far from our country,” he added.
Tough preparation for tough competition
What is coming now for Sarah will be a very tough challenge due to the complexity of the test she will undergo and the international competition that she will have against representatives of other countries. Since last weekend, he has gone to Vermont to concentrate on his studies and his preparation, which includes several hours in the mountains.
In Beijing, Sarah will take part in the Giant Slalom (Giant Slalom). The discipline consists of descending skiing between sets of poles inserted in the snow. “When I’m at the start of the race I feel all the adrenaline, I love the speed. I am doing a lot of exercise, training in the physical and technical part with my team. I think I am well prepared for these Olympics and I am going to prepare more ”, said the Ecuadorian athlete.
“Nothing is impossible … I I want to be an inspiration for all children who want to do this sport, it is not easy but not impossible. I will try to do my best at the Olympic Games and I will share this dream with all Ecuadorians, send me your most positive energy ”, Sarah Escobar concluded. (D)
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