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The death of her father spurred Winter Vinecki to run seven marathons on seven continents before she turned 15. After overcoming gruesome injuries, the runner-turned-aerial skier lands on the Olympic stage.
Olympians are experts at being comfortable. You develop that skill by purposely getting out of your comfort zone. And there may be no one better than that than Winter Vinecki.
ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — Her mom and dad wanted a name that stood out. A strong name. Since the aerials skier was born in December, and since her parents loved the way the snow sparkled on northern Michigan mornings, “Winter” felt like the perfect name to give their baby girl when she was born in 1998.
Her mom and dad wanted a name that stood out. A strong name.