Winter Olympics: How Team GB athletes overcome fear
Team GB athletes preparing for the Winter Olympics use various methods to overcome fear and improve their skills in high-risk sports like ski halfpipe, slopestyle, and big air.
Winter sports such as ski halfpipe, slopestyle, and big air are extremely hazardous and require great physical strength. Athletes must navigate steep drops of up to 40 feet onto hard snow.
Team GB's Winter Olympic medal hopefuls, Zoe Atkin and Kirsty Muir, employ different techniques to overcome fear and boost their skills.
Zoe Atkin, competing in ski halfpipe, is preparing for her second Winter Olympics. She uses meditation and reappraisal techniques to manage her fear.
Kirsty Muir, competing in ski slopestyle and big air, also uses her own methods to overcome fear. She relies on her lucky snood and listening to 'The Pretender' to get ready for competitions.
GB Snowsport, the national governing body, works with athletes on relaxation techniques, including freediving and breathing exercises.
Athletes emphasize that building confidence in their abilities is crucial to overcoming fear and improving their skills.