Abigail Van Dorn ’25. Photo by Mr. Michael Aldridge.
As the ski season came to a close, Abigail Van Dorn ‘25 and Daven Linck ‘25 participated in the Junior Nationals for cross-country skiing. They had four races against the top skiers in the country. It was a great experience for them both. Abigail’s season this year went very well for her in cross-country and biathlon. She had many races where she worked hard and was able to put up some great results. She did face some ups and downs along the way.
In December, she had trials for both the Junior World Championship and the Youth Olympic Games, and sadly, she missed the qualifications by 1.05%. Naturally, she said she was disappointed but didn’t let that stop her from working hard and improving for the rest of the season. She worked on her mindset before race day this season. She focused on remaining optimistic, knowing that no matter what happens at the end of the day, she tried her best.
Looking ahead, Abigail is setting her sights even higher for the next year. Her goals include a hopeful return to the Junior Nationals and a potential qualification for the Junior World Championships for biathlon, to be held in Oestersund, Sweden. Reflecting on her season, she is content with the progress she has made in her skiing. As the warm weather approaches, she eagerly anticipates the opportunity for summer dryland training. The dedication and drive of Abigail Van Dorn are unwavering, and her journey continues!
