Watch Ski Jumper Anna Hoffman Burst Into Tears While Telling Her Mom She Made the U.S. Olympic Team
, sharing an official image confirming her place on the 2022 U.S. Olympic ski jumping team alongside an adorable childhood photo of her holding a pair of skis."In a crazy turn of events, an Olympic spot opened up and I was next in line for the nomination," she wrote. "As of yesterday I have been officially accepted and nominated for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games."
"I am so honored to have this chance to finally realize my childhood dreams," the ski jumper added. "It has been a long and fun 19 years and I'm so glad I get to finally achieve a life long dream." In addition to thanking her local ski club and her USA Nordic coaches for "helping me become a real athlete," the Madison, Wis., native gave a personal shout-out to her family and parents for "always supporting me" and "lugging me to events over the years."