Núria Pau, from the FAST Holaluz (Female Alpine Ski Team) team, has achieved her dream of becoming an Olympian, after being one of the 14 athletes selected to compete in the Winter Olympics, which will be held from 4 to February 20 in Beijing. Ribes de Freser will be the only alpine skier to represent Spain in the women’s category of the Games.
“I’m still assimilating the news. It’s very exciting for me, as I’ve spent years fighting for that goal and much more time dreaming about it. It has required a lot of effort, perseverance, perseverance, struggle and everything has been worthwhile “, Pau was quick to say when he heard the list of those summoned. He also explained that these Games “I face them with motivation and with the desire to give my best.” “It has been a difficult season for the injuries I have suffered, but now I am fully recovered and overcoming these obstacles has led me to have more confidence in what I can do,” he added.
The skier from Girona performed very well at the European Cup in Orcieres (France). And is that coming out with the number 40, he managed to finish the first leg in 27th position and the second in eighth. Thus reaching the number 18 position. To this good result are added the numbers achieved last season: eighth in the Andalo European Cup (being first in the second round), becoming part of the top 30 in the first manga of the Cortina World Cup, stay in the top 30 in virtually every last European Cup of the season and get 36th place in the World Cup in Slovakia.
Núria Pau has overcome adversity in an atypical season. After suffering a fall injury while skiing at the end of last year, she is fully recovered this year despite suffering a small ankle injury during the pre-season. Ribes de Freser showed his potential in the last European Cup, for which he faces the Olympic Games at a very good time physically and mentally.
The Spanish team that will take part in the Winter Games will be made up of 14 athletes, including Núria Pau, although the list may increase in the coming days. The flag bearer of the Spanish Olympic team will be announced next Tuesday as well as the final call. Also on the list for now are Queralt Castellet, Quim Salarich and Ander Mirambell, among others.
