Alice Merryweather, World Cup Racer, Announces Retirement

Today, Alice Merryweather announced her retirement from World Cup ski racing on social media. Her remarks on the platform reveal that the decision to retire was incredibly tough for the 27-year-old, successful athlete. 

She stated, “After much grief, deliberation, anger, and ultimately, acceptance, I have decided to retire from World Cup ski racing. Saying this breaks my heart.”

In her career, she became a Junior World Champion, World Cup racer, and Olympian. She had a decorated career with many successful moments to be proud of and thankful for, which she highlighted in the post.  

She stated, “I am also incredibly proud of the work I put in along the way, and I will forever be a better, stronger person because of this sport.”

Merryweather fought through multiple severe injuries and mental health battles. The mental health battles became more significant through the COVID-19 crisis. She was open to discussing her hardships and the ongoing effort required to bounce back stronger, healthier, and more aware. The steps she took to comeback from challenges contributed to her achievements as a resilient athlete physically and mentally.  

Her decision to retire further stemmed from the Stifel US Ski and Snowboard Team not funding the athlete’s career in the upcoming season. She stated, “Without the support of the US Ski Team moving forward, I don’t see a realistic path towards achieving my World Cup and Olympic dreams.”

However, the athlete expressed gratitude for the unwavering support from those who stood by her side throughout her journey, including grateful remarks to the Stifel US Ski Team. She looks forward to opening up the next door in her life, and our team, amongst so many others, cannot wait to see what she does.