[50] Anja Barugh | Olympic Skier, Freeski Halfpipe, Endo NZ Ambassador & Photographer

Anja Barugh is an Olympic halfpipe skier, with her passion for skiing taking her all over the globe! Including, Beijing where Anja competed for the NZ team at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games! After making her debut on the world stage in 2019, she has swiftly become a role model in her sport and encourages others to pursue their dreams too! She is all for pushing boundaries & advocating for conversation, which is why this November Anja is running the Queenstown Marathon as a fundraiser for Endometriosis New Zealand! We talk all about her journey from snow sport, endo, injury, identity & mindset! As well as the countless friends she's made who inspire her daily. She’s an avid, talented photographer, showcasing some remarkable photo + video content both on and off the mountain! Listen to the full interview on Spotify, iHeart Radio, or Apple Podcasts. #skiing #skier #olympic #athlete #olympian #newzealand #winterolympics #mentalhealth #endometriosis #marathon #podcast #tallpoppytalk #newzealand #aotearoa #mentalhealthmatters