Alex Puente Tasias

How would you describe your first participation in the Olympics?

Obviously, the results were not good on a sporting level, but since going there was not an objective, I cannot consider it a failure either. So I hope that in a while I can say that it has served as a learning experience for me, which I think will be the case.

 

What does it mean for an athlete to go to the Olympics?

Many people say that the greatest thing is to go to the games, but in my case I think that is not the case because it was not my goal. It is obviously something very nice, but not a dream.

 

Of all the moments you have lived, which one do you remember most fondly?

Seeing my brother shouting at me from the stands with the Aran Valley flag at the end of the GS recognition.

 

A few days passed between competitions. What do you do during those days?

You try to maintain normal habits between competitions (eating well, resting, training a little...) and if you have the opportunity you try to enjoy other competitions live, although I was only able to see one round of the women's SL.

 

Did you meet any of your idols in the village?

At first it feels strange to often see (at meals, in the Olympic village, on the bus...) the athletes you see on TV... but you get used to it and find it normal.

 

Are you aware that you have made history at CAEI and that you are a reflection for all the children who are part of it?

I think I still have a long way to go to become a true reference.

 

And, aware that the Aran Valley stopped to watch your descent?

Yes, all the support received from the Aran Valley was one of the most beautiful things I have ever experienced.

 

Do you think that your participation in Sochi 2014 will make more Aranese children want to follow in your footsteps and start competing in alpine skiing?

Maybe so, at least they should try it if they like it. Although I think that there are more and more Aranese children who are starting to get into competition.