PEOPLE. Wczoraj światek freeskingu stracił bardzo ważną osobę – Sarah Burke, po dniach walki niestety, przegrała najważniejszy pojedynek w swoim życiu. Ta utalentowana Kanadyjka miała 29 lat (ENGLISH VERSION).
On January 19, 2012, the snow industry lost a shining star. Sarah Burke, freeskiing pioneer, six-time X Games gold medalist and beloved wife, daughter, and friend passed away.
Sarah was truly a legendary athlete, role model and an inspiration. She was everything so many of us aspire to be.
Women freeskiers everywhere owe their standing in the sport to Sarah’s passionate trailblazing efforts over the last 15 years. As the first competitive female freeskier, she successfully lobbied the Winter X Games to include females in freeskiing events on equal standing. It is because of Sarah’s efforts, women winter athletes are one of the only athletes in the world to receive equal prize purses to men.
Sarah brought worldwide recognition and validation to the sport she so loved. Every athlete chosen to represent his or her country at the 2014 Sochi Olympics will feel her influence. Without her, the sport of freeskiing would not be included.
That she won’t have the chance to compete in the Olympic games is indeed a tragedy. We always believed her destiny was to win a gold medal in Sochi but instead it is clear that her legacy is to make it possible for all freeskiers to have the chance to compete on that world stage.
Her life and legacy embody the true spirit of action sports; a movement of individuals driven to innovate, master and explore the frontier of physical possibility. Sarah’s love of skiing took her life to amazing places.
Her accomplishments on skis continue to inspire girls everywhere to believe in themselves and follow their hearts. Her passing is not a cause to pack up our skis, but rather a reason to step in and ski for Sarah and the dreams that she inspired.
In accordance with Sarah’s wishes, her organs and tissues were donated to help save the lives of others.
Sarah did so much for females and winter sports during her brief time with us; now we are asking for your help.
Sarah leaves behind her beloved husband Rory and loving parents Jan and Gordon
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