2024 Winter Youth Olympian (Snowboarding)
Wilkie House Captain
After a stellar 2023 season, Abbey was selected to compete for Australia at the 2024 Youth Olympic Games in South Korea. She placed 4th overall individually and came home with a Bronze medal in the team event. Abbey now has her sights set on the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy.
What is the most valuable lesson you learned at PLC Sydney?
When starting something new, don't be afraid to throw everything you have at it because you never might know what you'll get back in return.
Abbey's International Snowboarding Success
Year 12 PLC Sydney Boarder and Jindabyne local, Abbey Wilson, finished the women’s snowboard cross event in fourth place at the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games (WYOG).
“There are no words for it, it feels amazing to win this medal,” Abbey said, “I was over the moon with my results yesterday, I just came out and tried to put myself in the same position and ended up with a bronze, so I am stoked.
“As soon as I saw we had a good shot at a podium in the big final, only a second behind France after Will finished his race, I just went for it. Going second is always hard, I felt a bit of pressure, but I just fought to the bottom and to cross that finish line was amazing.'
“I have worked really hard over the past year to put myself in the best position possible and earn this medal, so to win another medal for Australia is incredible,” Abbey said.
“Standing up on the podium with Will next to me was a feeling I have never felt before, it was really nice to be able to get up there as a team and be proud of not only my efforts but his as well.”
Abbey is a 2nd time PLC Sydney Blazer recipient for Winter Sports, Snowboarding.
Well done Abbey, we are so proud of you!
