Despite Entering History Books Before First Race, American Skier Meets Disheartening Fate at Audi FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup 2023/24

The Alpine skiing World Cup for 2023-24 is in full swing. The anticipation is palpable as the season kicks off with the S?lden World Cup opener. After being excited to witness 21 giant slalom World Cup & a great record of 88 World Cup winner Mikaela Shiffrin, fans were all set to watch historic moments this season as the Utah sisters from America made a debut this skiing season.

Mary and Elisabeth Bocock are making waves in the skiing world as they are poised to become the first pair of sisters to debut in the same World Cup race since Argentina’s Simari Birkner sisters achieved this feat on December 12, 1999. Their historic entry into the World Cup has become a headline-grabbing moment in the sports world, marking a significant and rare occurrence in the realm of competitive skiing. However, a recent update from the live event scores has shattered the expectations and left skiing supporters in disbelief.?

Disappointing performance by American sisters

According to FIS, despite making history before even hitting the slopes, American skier sisters faced a disheartening setback on unfamiliar terrain. Mary Bockock scored 1:14:79 standing at 49th rank while on the other hand, Elisabeth did not finish yet race 1.

The Bocock sisters have practically been joined at the hip throughout their lives. From skiing powdery slopes in the backcountry to hiking, and learning pickleball, spikeball, and tennis together, they’ve pretty much tackled everything side by side. They even used to share the same room for quite a while.

It’s almost poetic that Mary and Elisabeth, the younger one by nearly two years, now share a slice of World Cup history. The anticipation was high as both American ski racers were set to make their World Cup debuts in the season-opening giant slalom race in Soelden, Austria this weekend. However, the current scores are telling a different story for now. But who exactly these young prodigies are?

Fearless sisters furthering family legacy

Mary Bocock is a 20-year-old Dartmouth student. After returning from a knee injury, and bringing tactical prowess to the slopes, Mary is uncovering unique speed strategies. While on the other hand, Elisabeth is a recent high school graduate who embodies audacity. At 18, she fearlessly takes risks and discovers unconventional lines to achieve speed. The sisters, shaped by their childhood adventures in Utah, complement each other’s styles seamlessly.

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What is making waves after this is their family. Skiing is a family tradition of Bocock’s family. Mother, Amy Sullivan is a former ski racer, and dad, Alex, is a recreational skier.

The sisters, inspired by their older brothers, navigated slopes at Alta and Snowbird. Despite Mary’s knee injury derailing her potential World Cup debut, last season became a triumphant “comeback season.” She views the setback as a catalyst for long-term growth. Now, coming back to the disheartening fall has shattered fans’ hopes. However, the journey doesn’t end here. Rather it has just commenced in the world of skiing events and races.

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