Kirsty Muir, the talented and resilient Scottish freestyle skier, is preparing for what she describes as her first “real” Olympic experience at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, leaving behind the unusual and crowdless atmosphere she experienced at Beijing 2022 due to health restrictions.

At just 20 years old, her career has been defined by unwavering determination and a remarkable ability to bounce back. In December 2023, Muir suffered a severe injury during the Big Air final, tearing her ACL and meniscus, yet she astonishingly managed to secure a bronze medal before undergoing a lengthy recovery process that included two surgeries and an intense year of rehabilitation.

This time away from competition was not only a physical challenge but also a period of self-discovery and mental strengthening, during which she worked to rebuild her body and sharpen her competitive drive. Her return to the circuit in early 2025 was immediate and emphatic: she reestablished herself at the elite level with strong performances, culminating in a historic World Cup gold in slopestyle at Tignes—a triumph that confirmed her form and confidence were fully restored.

Now, with a stronger knee, a renewed mindset, and a competitive hunger more intense than ever, Muir is focused entirely on achieving Olympic glory and fully experiencing a Games she intends to savor to the fullest, free from the limitations that marked her Olympic debut.