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Emily Harrop: Ski Mountaineering's Triple Champion Eyes Olympic Gold

2/18/2026

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Emily Harrop is a three-time world champion in ski mountaineering and a medal favorite for the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
She was born in the French Alps to an English mother and father and initially competed as a British alpine skier before shifting allegiance to France.
She began ski mountaineering at age 20 after injuries ended her alpine career and has won Pierra Menta and four World Cup titles.

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Emily Harrop is a three-time world champion in ski mountaineering and a medal favorite for the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
She was born in the French Alps to an English mother and father and initially competed as a British alpine skier before shifting allegiance to France.
She began ski mountaineering at age 20 after injuries ended her alpine career and has won Pierra Menta and four World Cup titles.