At just 20 years old, Stanford’s Sammy Smith is already making history. ❄️⛷️⁣⁣ ⁣ The Boise-born athlete has officially qualified for the 2026 Winter Olympics, where she’ll compete on the U.S. women’s cross-country skiing team at the Milano Cortina Games. 🙌⁣⁣ ⁣ In doing so, Smith became one of the few athletes to compete in the Olympics in one sport while also playing Division I soccer in the same academic year, a rare feat that highlights her versatility and determination. 👏⁣⁣ ⁣ From playing in the 2025 College Cup final to punching her Olympic ticket less than a month later, Smith’s journey proves that following multiple passions can still lead to the world’s biggest stage. 🇺🇸✨⁣⁣ ⁣ #olympics #crosscountryskiing #womenssports #mico2026 #collegesports