Ledecká first Czech to compete in skiing and snowboarding at Olympics

Ester Ledecká will become the first Czech to represent her country in both snowboarding and downhill skiing at the Winter Olympics in South Korea next month. The 22-year-old is regarded as one of the favourites in the snowboard parallel giant slalom, in which she dominates the World Cup.

Only three names have yet been confirmed in the Czech downhill skiing team for PyeongChang. Another 24 skiers have been nominated, with a final line-up due to be announced before next Sunday’s deadline.