ABOUT ME

also known as @spunkiiiiii and pink tornado

I'm a South African alpine ski racer, born in Munich in 2007.

I've lived in South Africa, Germany, Canada, Italy, and Austria.

I race in slalom and giant slalom for South Africa – the first South
African woman ever to compete in alpine skiing at the Winter Olympic Games.

In 2025, I made my senior World Championships debut at Saalbach, finishing
29th in slalom on my 18th birthday – the best result by a South African
woman at an alpine ski World Championship.

In January 2026, I had my first World Cup start at the night slalom in
Flachau. Then it was off to Milano Cortina for the 2026 Winter Olympics –
47th in giant slalom on my 19th birthday and 39th in slalom.

In March 2026, I was honored to receive the Forbes Woman Africa Excellence
in Sports Award in Johannesburg.

Off the slopes? I love cooking, reading, sleeping, and occasionally partying.
Other sports I enjoy: deep powder skiing, cross-country, telemark, mountain
biking, kitesurfing, and climbing.

I share my journey on @spunkiiiiii – behind-the-scenes training, race-day
nerves, the wins and the lessons.

Let's keep chasing adventure together!
— Lara 🇿🇦