Anabelle Zurbay makes history with Team Ireland at the Winter Games

The 17-year-old finished 48th in the Women’s Giant Slalom in a time of 2:31.70, delivering a composed performance on the Olympic stage in Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Anabelle Zurbay competes during the Women's Giant Slalom. Pic: Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images.

Anabelle Zurbay competes during the Women's Giant Slalom. Pic: Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images.

Anabelle Zurbay became Ireland’s 35th Winter Olympian on Sunday, making history as the youngest Alpine skier to represent Team Ireland at the Winter Games.

The 17-year-old finished 48th in the Women’s Giant Slalom in a time of 2:31.70, delivering a composed performance on the Olympic stage in Cortina d’Ampezzo.

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