World-class halfpipe skier Molly Summerhayes attended theWinter Olympics in South Korea in 2018, having quickly risen through the ranksand made a name for herself on the international scene. As the younger sisterof two-time Olympic slopestyle skier Katie Summerhayes, she is clearly from atalented family, having herself finished 17th at the Winter Games. Even moreimpressive, given that she was faced with overcoming an almost career-endingknee ligament injury in 2016. At that stage, Molly had already reached greatheights, having become a World Junior Champion in 2015.
Summerhayes first took to the slopes at Sheffield’s SkiVillage with her sister. Early on in her career, she followed in her Katie’sfootsteps as part of the GB park and halfpipe team. Later on, however, shespecialised in half pipe and went on to great success. In December 2018, uponlearning that despite her credentials and great performances over the years shewould no longer be eligible for funding, Molly announced that she would retire.Despite this, skiing still features in her life and she remains a great rolemodel and inspirational figure for people of all ages and genders, proving thatdreams can be achieved.
