Mikaela Shiffrin, Liz Lemley and more to speak at event in Avon
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The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley will celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our Vail Valley Olympians and Paralympians with an athlete panel discussion titled “Local Legends: Edge of Resilience” on Tuesday, May 19 featuring Olympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin and others.
Open to all, the event will take place at 5 p.m. in The Westin Riverfront lobby and will center on the athletes’ recent Olympic experiences. Held in partnership with SpeakUp ReachOut, Howard Head Sports Medicine and Healthspan, this event is designed to create meaningful dialogue around mental health, resilience and community support.
The Local Legends: Edge of Resilience athlete panel will include:
- Mikaela Shiffrin – 2026 gold medal in women’s slalom and 2026 World Cup overall winner
- Liz Lemley – 2026 gold medal in women’s individual moguls and bronze medal in women’s dual moguls
- Meg Gustafson – 2026 Paralympian representing Team USA and Ski & Snowboard Club Vail who achieved a top-five giant slalom finish at the 2026 Winter Olympics
- Spenser Gustafson – 2026 Paralympic Guide representing Team USA and Ski & Snowboard Club Vail and a five ski discipline athlete
The Westin will be holding a community contribution raffle drawing as part of the event, with all proceeds directly benefiting SpeakUp ReachOut, a local nonprofit dedicated to reducing suicides through education, training and community support. The resort is currently participating in a 12-month H.O.P.E. (Helping Our People Elevate Through Tough Times) certification program to implement best practices for mental health, addiction recovery and suicide prevention.
Lemley was recently named an ambassador at the Athletic Club at The Westin, joining resident athletes Shiffrin and triathletes Josiah Middaugh, Porter Middaugh and Sullivan Middaugh. They all train and recover at the 27,000-square-foot gym, spa and pool facility when they are home in Eagle County.
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Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase from The Westin Riverfront’s Lobby Bar and Gondola Market + Café. For more information, visit westinriverfront.com.
