Almost five years after the death of Blanca Fernández Ochoa, her daughter Olivia Fresneda has remembered the love and pride for her mother, sharing an open letter that exudes emotion and a vivid memory. The Olympic ski champion, whose loss left an immense void, is still very present in her family.
Olivia, through videos and photos on her Instagram account, has addressed her mother with words that transcend the screen: “I think it’s been a long time since I’ve talked about you, mom. And I sincerely believe that it’s because there are no words “enough to express everything I felt and feel for you.”
The young woman recalled the admiration she feels when remembering her mother’s achievements: “I watch this video and I can’t do anything but cry for the pride I feel as a daughter. I think you are an exceptional, unique and incomparable person.” These words not only highlight the mother-daughter bond, but also Blanca’s indelible impact as an athlete and as a human being.
Olivia has also shared her personal process of grief and memory, recognizing the recovery of her deepest feelings: “Today I just opened something that I had hidden inside: pain and sadness.” Thus, the rugby player has shown the importance of facing and accepting pain as part of the path to healing: “They are feelings that we don’t usually like very much but we have to let them be and let them calm down, they deserve it after so much time.” .
Among the memories shared, she highlighted a particularly special moment for her, linked to sport and the competitive spirit that she inherited from her mother: “I remember that day, the European XV rugby championship at the headquarters. Probably one of the best memories I have I have as an athlete.”
The message concludes with a memory of Choquito, the recently deceased family pet, who, according to Olivia, has been reunited with her mother: “Choquito is no longer here, he left just today with you to enjoy wherever you are. You were already looking forward to it.” of the two of us being together.”
