Eileen π€ππ§π² on Instagram: “First Big Air contest in four years and weβre into finals! π Unfortunately, @fisparkandpipe has scheduled big air finals and pipe training with 100% overlap, which means Iβll now be missing an entire day of pipe training. I have asked for fair options like joining one training with the snowboarders, or getting even one hour alone to train, but to no avail. No other woman in the halfpipe field is competing in another event, and for good reason – Halfpipe is different from slope and big air, and demands its own training time accordingly. The @olympics is the stage upon which miracles materialize and the impossible ceases to be so right before our very eyes. It inspires both athletes and sports lovers to dream big and break limits. This decision is disappointing to me because it seems to contradict the spirit of the games. Daring to be the only woman to compete in three events should not be penalized – making finals in one event should not disadvantage me in another. What kind of message does this send to future athletes who love skiing for its essence and want to compete in every event? This was a totally avoidable issue and I am saddened by the hardline stance FIS has chosen to take. With that said, I am proud of myself for being willing to give big air my best shot, and am looking forward to competing tomorrow night under the lights with this incredible field of women π€”
59K likes, 899 comments – eileengu on February 15, 2026: “First Big Air contest in four years and weβre into finals! π Unfortunately, @fisparkandpipe has scheduled big air finals and pipe training with 100% overlap, which means Iβll now be missing an entire day of pipe training. I have asked for fair options like joining one training with the snowboarders, or getting even one hour alone to train, but to no avail. No other woman in the halfpipe field is competing in another event, and for good reason – Halfpipe is different from slope and big air, and demands its own training time accordingly. The @olympics is the stage upon which miracles materialize and the impossible ceases to be so right before our very eyes. It inspires both athletes and sports lovers to dream big and break limits. This decision is disappointing to me because it seems to contradict the spirit of the games. Daring to be the only woman to compete in three events should not be penalized – making finals in one event should not disadvantage me in another. What kind of message does this send to future athletes who love skiing for its essence and want to compete in every event? This was a totally avoidable issue and I am saddened by the hardline stance FIS has chosen to take. With that said, I am proud of myself for being willing to give big air my best shot, and am looking forward to competing tomorrow night under the lights with this incredible field of women π€”.
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