Olympic Veteran Jackie Wiles: Fear, Gratitude & Trust | FULL INTERVIEW

Описание: American alpine skier Jackie Wiles is heading into the 2026 Winter Olympics with something she hasn’t always had in past Games: full health, deep confidence, and a sense of peace with where she is in her career.

A four-time Olympian and longtime member of the U.S. women’s speed team, Wiles reflects on how injuries shaped her previous Olympic experiences — and why this time feels different. Fully healthy and skiing the best she ever has, she explains how experience has helped her manage fear, pressure, and expectations as she prepares for what she believes will be her final Olympic Games.

Wiles discusses why Cortina d’Ampezzo is such a special venue for women’s downhill skiing, calling it one of the most traditional and exciting speed tracks in the world. With its fast, open turns and demanding terrain, Cortina plays directly to her strengths — and it’s a place where she’s already found success.

The conversation dives into her event focus, including downhill as her top priority, the excitement around the newer team combined event, and the possibility of adding super-G. Wiles also opens up about longevity in the sport, what it means to compete at 33, and how gratitude has become central to her mindset as she soaks in every moment.

She reflects on perseverance through injuries, the pride she feels in her journey, and the importance of her support system — from family and friends in Oregon to her teammates on the U.S. ski team. As a veteran now helping guide the next generation, Wiles describes the strength of team chemistry and the inspiration of seeing familiar faces return to the fold.

With confidence built on preparation, belief, and experience, Jackie Wiles enters these Olympic Games ready to trust her skiing, embrace the moment, and give everything she has left to the sport she’s devoted her life to.

00:00 – Introduction
00:10 – Health, confidence, and Olympic mindset
00:54 – Familiar venues and why Cortina matters
01:45 – Why Cortina suits her style
02:36 – Belief, rhythm, and making an impact
03:03 – Event focus: downhill, combined, super-G
03:54 – Accepting this may be her final Olympics
04:15 – Longevity, gratitude, and career reflection
05:22 – Perseverance through injuries
06:22 – Team chemistry
07:03 – Lindsey Vonn's return
08:02 – Trust, belief, and podium mindset
09:44 – Flow state and preparation
10:52 – Representing Oregon

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