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From an early age, she dreamed of being an alpine skier who would make her country famous. Despite making her debut at the Beijing Olympics and only 28, she decided to end her professional career. Although he loves skiing, he already has his teeth full.
Nuria Pau was less of a curiosity than an elite skier in the World Cup, as she grew up in Spain and learned to ski in the Pyrenees, unlike her rivals from more traditional Alpine countries.
Although the Spaniard has never been one of the biggest players, she has competed in more than a hundred races in the World and European Cups, has become a 17-time champion at home and has not missed two world championships and five-lap races.
However, she drew a rough line behind her childhood dream, losing patience after years of effort. One of the main reasons was the lack of help from the union. “I don’t think I’ve always gotten the support I deserve.” said in an interview with Mundo Deportivo.
The only duty of the Spanish skier was not just to descend the slopes at the races. She had to work as a manager herself, look for sponsors, take care of equipment and logistics. She didn’t even have a coach available at the competitions, and if she wasn’t willing to compete, she would go on the track without any information.
Nuria Pau
Source: instagram.com/nuriapau1
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“I always hoped that another team would provide me with videos or route information so that I could prepare at least a little. I’m tired of always having to ask for help, “ explained her decision.
Even the unpleasant complications could not counteract her favorite sport. She described her end as one of the most difficult decisions and she should not give up skiing. In the future, she would like to help young athletes not be as demanding as she is. “Competitive skiing has given me everything, from the greatest joys to the greatest disappointments, but I have always enjoyed it and experienced it with great passion.
That’s why it’s so hard to say goodbye. I’m happy to end up knowing I’ve put everything into it. I always showed that even though things were sometimes complicated, I was able to focus on my goal.
Of course, I wanted to achieve much more, but I have no doubt that I made the right decision. However, I do not say goodbye to the snow completely, this is my world. I will continue to contribute my grains of sand to future generations, ” said goodbye to her instagram profile.
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