Young female athletes competing for Team Yukon at the Arctic Winter Games say they are following in the footsteps of women who came before them. Family members, collegiate athletes and Olympians are among the women whose achievements have inspired the Team Yukon athletes at this year’s games. Not long ago, Schmidt was in their shoes when she competed at the 2018 Arctic Winter Games for Team Yukon. Sabine Keesey is co-captain of the Team Yukon women’s volleyball team at this year’s games. Following in their sisters’ footstepsKeesey said now that she’s seen other Yukon athletes compete at that level, she knows it’s possible for her too.

Source: CBC News March 06, 2026 21:07 UTC