'It’s all been insanely amazing' - Team Ireland history maker Anabelle Zurbay reflects on Olympic debut

Anabelle Zurbay reflected on an “insanely amazing” Olympic debut after capping her maiden Games with a determined performance in the Women’s Slalom on Wednesday.

The 17-year-old finished 48th with a combined time of 1:58.50 at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, with the overall competition being won by USA’s Mikaela Shiffrin in 1:39.10, who added a third Olympic gold medal to her collection.

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