sports
February 16, 2026
Ally Hickman tells proud school friends ‘I’m not nervous, I’m just excited’ before Winter Olympics final
The 16-year-old Australian’s classmates and teachers are some of her biggest fans – and say she remains ‘really chill’
TL;DR
- 16-year-old Ally Hickman has qualified for the Olympic women's snowboard slopestyle final.
- Her school in Sydney has shown immense support through decorations, fundraising, and watching her runs.
- Hickman's friends and teachers describe her as humble and talented.
- She secured her spot in the finals by finishing sixth in the heats with a score of 71.41.
- Hickman aims to perform her dream run in the finals.
- The school held a mufti day and is raising funds for her competition expenses.
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