The Legacy of Sarah Burke
At the young age of 29, Sarah Burke was able to make more accomplishments than many people hope to make in their whole lives. Sarah Burke was a four-time Winter X Games champion, and an inspiration to female pipeline skiiers. She was a main leader in making pipeline skiing become an event in the winter olympics, and would have been a favorite in the 2014 olympics. She dedicated her life to skiing, and wanted to spend her life on the mountain. People looked up to Sarah, and set their goals to meet her accomplishments. As a female, Sarah had many other obstacles to push through to reach her ultimate goal as a professional pipeline skiier. Her passion and love for the mountain was unlike any others, and she always wanted to die doing what she loved.
Though the accident was devastating, good can still come out of it. Her death will continue to spread the awareness of head safety in skiing and snowboarding sports. Pipeline skiing is one of the most dangerous sports due to the high walls and deep slick surface, and more measure need to be taken to support the athletes.
Sarah based her life on pursuing her dreams, and fought through every obstacle she endured. When asked about their relationship with Sarah, all her fellow competitors described her as the “sweetest and toughest” girl they ever meet and ever will have the opportunity to meet. Sarah’s greatest accomplishment in life was constantly inspiring others to do greater things. The 2012 Winter X games will be missing on of their most-beloved stars.
“That’s where we’re the happiest. It’s what our lives are is being on the hill, and there’s a reason for that. It’s amazing. It’s where we met, it’s where we play, we live … and where we’ll die.” Sarah Burke
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