Annabelle Zurbay is currently competing at the Winter Olympics.
An Irish Winter Olympian is being described as "very driven" by her Westmeath family.
Moate's Annette Dalton is a cousin of Annabelle Zurbay, who is currently competing in the slalom and giant slalom at the Winter Olympics.
The 17 year old competed in the Giant Slalom runs today, where she finished 48th overall with a total run of 1 minute 59 seconds.
Ms Dalton says Annabelle is dedicated to her craft:
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