Triplets travel to Italy to support Henri IV’s Olympic slalom The Rivers family flew from Brooklyn to Milan Cortina in late January, where 18‑year‑old Henri IV Rivers will race the men’s slalom on February 16 [1][2]. Sisters Helaina and Henniyah accompany him despite not qualifying for the Games themselves, turning the trip into a family showcase of Jamaica’s growing alpine program. The opening ceremony will feature Henri in Team Jamaica gear, underscoring the nation’s expanding winter‑sport presence.

Sisters miss final New Hampshire qualifier and Olympic field In a last‑chance slalom at Proctor Ski Area, Henniyah placed 55th and Helaina failed to finish the second run, leaving both outside the Olympic quota [1][2]. Their performances ended a season of lower‑tier races across the U.S. and Europe aimed at securing a spot for Cortina. The disappointment does not diminish their role as visible representatives of Black athletes in a traditionally white sport.

Father emphasizes pride, perseverance over results Henri Rivers, president of the National Brotherhood of Snowsports, told the Associated Press that he values his daughters’ effort and “leaving it all on the slope,” highlighting personal growth over medals [1][2]. He described the eight‑week road trip as essential to their Olympic dream and praised their commitment to inspiring future skiers. The family’s narrative blends personal ambition with broader advocacy for diversity in winter athletics.

Post‑Olympics plans target junior worlds and 2030 ambition After Cortina, the triplets will compete at the World Alpine Junior Championships in Norway in March, then focus on training for the 2030 Winter Games in the French Alps [1][2]. Their father envisions all three representing Jamaica in 2030, reinforcing a long‑term strategy to broaden the nation’s ski presence. The story is framed as a catalyst to encourage more Black participants in alpine skiing.