The naturalized US-American, who had never made it onto the podium in the World Cup before, had to admit defeat with 80.19 points only to French Perrine Laffont (87.40) and US-American Jaelin Kauf (83.56). .
Carroll’s best pre-World Cup pre-World Cup result was fourth place, but now she made it onto the podium for the first time at just the right time. The evening before had not gone according to plan. “I was very nervous, mightn’t fall asleep for three hours and then only slept for five hours,” said the 26-year-old.
It was “shocking” for her that she still managed to get a medal. A huge dream came true,” said Carroll. Her grandmother has Jewish roots, she emigrated to the USA in 1944. A law that has been in force since 2020 enables descendants of war refugees to obtain Austrian citizenship, and Carroll made use of it. “I am so grateful to Austria for giving me this opportunity,” said the bronze medalist at the World Championships.
