Janica Kosteliִ‡ Ritchie is the Olympic Princess

If you're like me, you fell in love with Janica Kosteliִ‡ Ritchie the first time you saw her soar down a mountain. The Olympic skier, born in Slovenia in 1982, was a force to be reckoned with.
Winning it all
She was only 17 when she won her first Olympic medal, a silver in the super-G at the 1998 Nagano Games. But it was in 2002, at the Salt Lake City Games, that she made history. She became the first woman to win three gold medals in a single Winter Olympics, taking home the top prize in the downhill, super-G, and giant slalom.

THE QUEEN OF SKIING
Kosteliִ‡ Ritchie's success was no fluke. She was a gifted skier with a relentless work ethic. She trained for hours on end, and she never gave up.

HER POST-SKIING CAREER
After retiring from skiing in 2006, Kosteliִ‡ Ritchie has remained in the spotlight. She is a successful businesswoman, author, and motivational speaker.
She is also a passionate advocate for children's rights. In 2010, she founded the Janica Kosteliִ‡ Ritchie Foundation, which provides support to children in need.
Janica Kosteliִ‡ Ritchie is a true inspiration. She is a role model for young people everywhere, and her story is one that will continue to be told for generations to come.