Gracie Gold has a name worthy of an Olympic medal, and this week earned her the first of presumably many with a bronze in the figure skating team free skate event. Gold, at only 18 years of age, participates in her first Olympics this year and has already made a splash for which many believed she had the potential to accomplish.
Not surprisingly for someone as determined as Gracie Gold, she has always been her own biggest critic. Growing up, Gold was hesitant to participate in team sports; she never wanted anyone else to rely on her abilities, as incredible as they were and obviously still are.
This week in Sochi, though, Gold has set aside her fears and beautifully nailed all 11 of her jumps in what undoubtedly helped the United States to secure a bronze medal in the inaugural team skating event.
Look forward to seeing Gracie Gold in the near future, though, as this young figure skater is sure to assert dominance this month and for years to come.
Cliché as it may sound, the name says it all.
Follow Gracie and the rest of the United States Olympic skating team as they advance to their individual events. Click here for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics figure skating schedule and results.
Career Highlights (via teamusa.org):
- 2014 Olympic Winter Games, bronze (team)
- 2013, World Championships, sixth place
- 2013, Four Continents, sixth place
- 2013, U.S. silver medalist
- 2012, Rostelecom Cup silver medalist
- 2012, World Team Trophy silver medalist
- 2012, World junior silver medalist
- 2012, U.S. junior champion
