Rosie Brennan announces end to World Cup cross-country skiing career
Rosie Brennan has announced the end of her World Cup cross-country skiing career at age 37, citing ongoing health challenges that have affected her ability to compete. A three-time Olympian, Brennan struggled with undiagnosed symptoms for over a year, impacting her performance despite her determination to continue. She expressed mixed emotions about concluding her elite career but emphasized her enduring love for skiing and the lessons learned through adversity.
- ▪Rosie Brennan is a three-time Olympian and part of the most successful era for U.S. women's cross-country skiing.
- ▪She announced the end of her World Cup career at age 37 due to persistent health issues that limited her ability to train and race.
- ▪Brennan experienced symptoms such as joint pain, soreness, and cramps starting in late 2024, consulting over a dozen doctors without a definitive diagnosis.
- ▪She competed in the 2026 Winter Olympics, finishing 15th and 37th in individual events and helping the U.S. women's relay team place fifth.
- ▪Brennan began skiing in eighth grade after being inspired by watching the 2002 Olympics in Park City, Utah, where she grew up.
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