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South African teen Lara Markthaler made Olympic history as the first female alpine skier from her country, finishing 47th in the giant slalom on her 19th birthday.
Nineteen-year-old South African alpine skier Lara Markthaler made her Olympic debut at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games on her 19th birthday, becoming the first female alpine skier to represent South Africa.
She finished 47th in the women’s giant slalom, describing the experience as emotional and unforgettable amid challenging course conditions, including unexpected jumps.
Competing in South Africa’s largest Winter Olympics team of five athletes, she hopes her performance inspires future generations, especially young girls, to pursue skiing.
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La adolescente sudafricana Lara Markthaler hizo historia olímpica como la primera mujer esquiadora alpina de su país, terminando 47a en el slalom gigante en su cumpleaños número 19.