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| Name: Sarah Young Sport: XC Skiing  | I have always been involved in Sports. I grew up going to every sports club possible and originally, I really wanted to be a swimmer. Cross-country skiing was just another club, the only difference being that my parents were heavily involved with the coaching and organizing. When I was twelve however, I was offered a place on the British Nordic Development Squad and although at the time I was not overly keen on competing (my only previous experiences having been on marginal snow conditions in the local forests) the opportunity to go to Europe to train and race (and miss a substantial amount of school) seemed too good to pass up. As it turned out, I loved skiing and although I was coming near enough last in even club level races (in fact, probably because of that) I decided that I really wanted to be a cross-country skier. Since then I have competed at the European Youth Olympics, twice at the World Junior Championships and at the World Championships. My best result probably a 42nd place at the World Junior Championships in Praz de Leys, France last season. I am really looking forward to this coming season; I make the scary transition to racing as a senior and I am also becoming a full time athlete, spending the entire season on snow. Especially looking forward to the Under 23 Champs, which are going to be held in Hinterzarten, Germany in late January. Also hoping to qualify for World Cup and (fingers crossed) the Olympics. The 2009/ 2010 season, quite possibly the most exciting yet! |
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