In 2018 in Pyeongchang, the 23-year-old was the first ski racer in Kenya’s history to hold up her country’s flag. The Beijing 2022 project failed due to a lack of funds and promises made by the National Olympic Committee that were not kept.
“NOC Kenya only sent us a small sum, which was just enough to pay off the debt. They encouraged me to continue training and wait for a government decision. But nothing happened,” said Simader. “It’s a very unfair strategy – for me as an athlete and for my team, who give 100 percent to get me started.”
The next goal is the 2023 World Cup
The sting of disappointment in the “snow leopard” is correspondingly deep, she is nicknamed because of her original outfits. Her motto “Anything is possible if you believe in yourself” was trampled on. The young lady, who came to St. Johann am Wimberg from Kenya with her mother Sarah at the age of three to grow up with her stepfather Josef Simader, who died too young, does not think about giving up. “I would like to thank my loyal sponsors, my beloved family and friends for continuing to live my dream,” says Sabrina, who is now focusing on the 2023 World Ski Championships (in Courchevel-Meribel) and the 2026 Winter Games (Milan- Cortina d??Ampezzo).
Speaking of Cortina: There, on January 23, Simader achieved her best result in the World Cup to date, finishing 33rd in the Super-G.
Source: Nachrichten
