One of the main things that Robel has exemplified throughout his journey to the Olympics is ultimately his resiliency.  To be an Olympian, it is fair to assume that this is true for any such athlete. However, consider the fact that the majority of Olympic teams have quite the collection of personnel to support their athletes. Coaches, Trainers, Team Leaders, Technicians, PR Agents/Spokespersons, etc... When it is said that the Ethiopian Ski Association has a "one-man ski team" it is the embodiment of most of these roles that, for now, fall on the shoulders of our sole athlete. This is something generally expected for a fledgling ski association, nonetheless, needs to be expressed. And it is something we have taken on among all the other obstacles that have come our way as challenges rather than dwelling on such issues negatively. Led by Robel, the four-member delegation here in Vancouver aims to network and make the necessary connections to grow Ethiopia's presence in winter sports. That way, the main obstacles we hope to face in the future will be limited to the race tracks.