Emma Carrick-Anderson Explained

Emma Carrick-Anderson
Birth Date:17 June 1975
Birth Place:Stirling, Scotland
Known For:British alpine skier
Spouse:Phil Smith
Children:3

Emma Carrick-Anderson (born 17 June 1975) is a Scottish former alpine skier who competed for Great Britain at the Winter Olympic Games in 1992, 1994, 1998 and 2002.[1]

Skiing career

Originally from Dunblane, Carrick-Anderson began skiing at the age of two and was racing by the age of six;[2] she spent four years attending the Austrian Ski School in Schladming.[3] In 1992, she was named as the Scottish Skier of the Year.[4]

Carrick-Anderson made her debut at the 1992 Winter Olympics at the age of sixteen.[5] She competed in four Olympics, six World Championships, and numerous World Cups.[6]

!Olympic Games!Event!Finishing Position
Albertville 1992Women's Combined17
Women's Slalom19
Women's Giant Slalom22
Lillehammer 1994Women's SlalomDNF
Women's Giant SlalomDNF
Nagano 1998Women's SlalomDNF
Salt Lake City 2002Women's Slalom19

Post-Skiing

She announced her retirement in 2003, stating that while she remained motivated she was "fed up with living out of a suitcase." She had also found it difficult to adapt to the new skis that came into use for competition.[7] [2]

Following her retirement, she relocated to the French Alps to work as a ski instructor, and has done commentary work for Eurosport and the BBC.[6] [8]

Personal life

Her elder brother Crawford was also a skier,[3] but achieved success as a mountain bike racer.[9]

Carrick-Anderson married Phil Smith, a fellow skier, in 2004.[10] The couple have three sons, all of whom have followed in their parents' footsteps as keen competitive skiers.[11] [12] [13]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ca/emma-carrick-anderson-1.html . 21 December 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20121214135633/http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ca/emma-carrick-anderson-1.html. 14 December 2012.
  2. News: 20 January 2002. The Routine: Emma Carrick-Anderson, Britain's No 1 Female Skier Since I cut my ear off, I've been lucky with injuries. The Independent. 28 November 2021.
  3. Web site: A dedication to excellence; close-up; Emma Carrick-Anderson . Baker . Andrew . 11 February 1996 . . 12 February 2014.
  4. News: Emma's Efforts Rewarded. Dundee Courier. 19 November 2021. subscription.
  5. Web site: Emma Carrick-Anderson. 2021-11-19. Team GB.
  6. Web site: Emma Carrick-Anderson, 4-time Olympian. 28 November 2021. Snoworks. 10 April 2010.
  7. News: Bathgate. Stuart. End of an Era as Emma Calls It a Day. The Scotsman. 19 November 2021. . ProQuest. subscription.
  8. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/skiing/4010827.stm More lessons please, we're skiers
  9. News: No easy ride in the trials of life. Clark. Ron. 1997-04-05. 2021-05-20. The Herald (Glasgow).
  10. News: Raikes. Sally. 4 July 2002. Chalet Style. Scotland on Sunday.
  11. https://www.ealingtimes.co.uk/sport/15985273.like-mother-like-son---olympic-skiers-son-following-parents-footsteps/ Like mother like son - Olympic skier's son following in parent's footsteps
  12. Book: Tate, Derek. Learn, Enjoy, Flow & Grow. Parallel Dreams Publishing. 2020. 978-0-9556251-9-0. Kinross.
  13. https://gbsnowsport.com/childrens-team-selection-announcement/ Children's Team Selection Announcement