# @thegistusa on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DT58AkMgawe
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/54177796-thegistusa-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-01-24T19:32:19.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The GIST USA (@thegistusa) — https://gondola.cc/thegistusa

## Caption

At just 20 years old, Stanford’s Sammy Smith is already making history. ❄️⛷️⁣⁣
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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. 🙌⁣⁣
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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. 👏⁣⁣
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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. 🇺🇸✨⁣⁣
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#olympics #crosscountryskiing #womenssports #mico2026 #collegesports

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The GIST USA | @thegistusa | https://gondola.cc/thegistusa | Sports Media Outlet |

## Tags

mico2026, crosscountryskiing, womenssports, collegesports, olympics

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