Ireland’s youngest-ever Olympic Alpine skier also spoke about managing her nerves on debut,
“I was definitely very nervous at the start of both runs. But once you’re in the gate, you’ve got to clear your head and go. Otherwise, it’s not going to work. It definitely gives me more confidence, but it’s still the Olympics.”
Zurbay, whose maternal grandmother is a McCarthy from Rosemount, just outside Westmeath, will return to action on 18 February when she competes in the Women’s Slalom.
Tomorrow, Cormac Comerford brings his Olympic campaign to a close in Bormio, racing in the Men’s Slalom, his favoured discipline
Please contact heather@olympicsport.ie for interview requests and for moving images of training, which will be available over the coming weeks.
RESULTS – SATURDAY 14 FEBRUARY:
Alpine Skiing, Women’s Giant Slalom, Anabelle Zurbay 48th with a time of 2:31.70 (+18.20), run 1 – 1:12.82, run 2 – 1:18.88.
SCHEDULE DAY 10 – MONDAY 16 FEBRUARY (All times are Irish times – Italy is one hour ahead)
09:00 and 12:30 Alpine Skiing, Men’s Slalom Runs 1 & 2, Cormac Comerford