After the heartbreak of missing the Beijing 2022 Olympics, and overcoming years of serious injuries and being cut from the national squad, Australian aerial skier Abbey Willcox finally fulfilled a lifelong dream by qualifying for the Milano Cortina 2026 Games. It was a moment she described as a “weight off her shoulders”, with the 29-year-old carrying her strong form into the Italian mountains to finish the Games with a fourth and tenth place. Abbey joins us once again to reflect on her Olympic debut, what it meant to finally achieve her dream, and why she believes it is only the beginning as she continues to build on Australia’s strong Olympic legacy in the sport. Always open and honest, it’s another epic chat with Abbey that we know you’ll love!
What is Off The Podium - An Olympics Podcast?
Three men who dreamt of Olympic glory but have as much athletic prowess as a piece of cheese, bring you weekly Olympian interviews from every corner of the planet, as well as entertaining and insightful analysis from all things related to the Olympic Games.