Rosie Fordham claims Australia’s first ever international cross country skiing medal at U23 World Ski Championships

Cross country skier Rosie Fordham won Australia’s first ever medal in an international cross-country skiing event, securing silver in the 10km interval skating race at the FIS junior/U23 World Ski Championships. The 22-year-old was 25.7 seconds behind Germany’s gold medallist Helen Hoffmann, and 11.8 seconds ahead of Canada’s Liliane Gagnon, stunning the nordic skiing community with her breakthrough performance. Fordham, who only started cross country skiing at 15, expressed disbelief and joy at her accomplishment, showcasing immense strength in challenging conditions and a deep love for the sport.

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