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Anna Gibson's journey from trail running to ski mountaineering in a few months leads to Olympic spot
- Gibson and Smith won the World Cup mixed relay, earning the U.S. an Olympic spot in ski mountaineering.
- Anna Gibson transitioned from trail running to ski mountaineering and quickly earned an Olympic bid.
- Gibson trained with Smith and attended team camps in Utah and Italy to prepare for competition.
- The mixed relay features one female and one male athlete alternating four laps of uphill and downhill segments.
- Cookler called Gibson 'calculated, calm, experienced, and absolutely easy to work with' in skimo.
- Smith emphasized they aimed to compete for medals, not just participate, after clinching the Olympic spot.
- USA Skimo officials credited Gibson and Smith's performance as a breakthrough for U.S. ski mountaineering.
- Gibson’s journey included a shift from Alpine racing to endurance-focused ski mountaineering.
- Gibson and Smith secured the Olympic team spot early in the Utah World Cup race, signaling a strong start to Milan Cortina 2026.
- The U.S. team now focuses on continued training and competing for medals on the Olympic stage.
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