Stacy Gaskill, an Olympian known for her prowess in snowboard cross, has been driven by a need for speed since childhood, earning podium finishes, top-10 placements, and a spot in the 2022 Beijing Games. Despite being labeled fearless, Gaskill acknowledges the importance of fear in her sport. "Fear is necessary in a lot of ways. And it's very natural. And so as opposed to trying to fight it, the way I envision it is, I'm driving the car and fear is often in the passenger seat, but I'm still the one behind the wheel," she said.

Her mental toughness has been tested by injuries, including a broken humerus, a shattered wrist, a concussion, and currently, an ACL rehabilitation. "What I've learned a lot in this rehab is you have to be committed to all the moments and not just when you're motiva

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