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Parents of Some Winter Olympians Face Extreme Fear as Their Children Compete

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 6 min read 100% complete by Heather Knight, Kim Severson and Bedel SagetFebruary 17, 2026 at 02:27 PM
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During the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, parents of athletes competing in extreme sports like freestyle skiing and snowboarding are experiencing intense fear for their children's safety. These parents, who traveled from around the world, expressed that their primary concern is avoiding serious injury for their children, rather than winning medals. The article highlights the anxieties of parents like Christine and Mark Henderson, whose daughter Grace competes in freestyle skiing, and Jihyo Choi, mother of snowboarder Gaon Choi. Despite immense pride and confidence in their children's abilities, the parents interviewed reported feeling significant nervousness and constant worry due to the high risk of injury inherent in these sports. The article also mentions Hanne Vestergaard, whose two children are competing in the games.

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Denmark 30% Livigno 40% Nanna Johansen 50% Hanne Vestergaard 50% Rasmus Vestergaard Johansen 50% Italy ×260% Jihyo Choi 60% Gaon Choi 70% Mark Henderson 70% Winter Olympics ×280% Christine Henderson ×280% Grace Henderson ×390%

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olympic athletes 80% extreme sports 70% injury risk 60% winter olympics 50% parental anxiety 50% snowboarding 40% freestyle skiing 40%

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New York Times - World
Political Lean
Center-Left (-0.30)
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90%

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