Unfortunately I think she builds certain races up in her head and then it effects her performance. I actually think the Killington races demonstrate this the best. Despite having performed well there I’ve always felt her demeanor at the finish was that of relief and not excitement. I think she feels the pressure to perform for the home town crowd. I think the same thing happened with the Olympics. She felt the weight of the country on her shoulders. Her interviews after those races were uncomfortable to watch and I think the stress and anxiety just got the best of her that week. It was unfortunate but I don’t think it’s a stain on her career. Regardless of what records she breaks I’ve always felt she will be the best ski racer, woman or man, I’ll see in my lifetime.
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Unfortunately I think she builds certain races up in her head and then it effects her performance. I actually think the Killington races demonstrate this the best. Despite having performed well there I’ve always felt her demeanor at the finish was that of relief and not excitement. I think she feels the pressure to perform for the home town crowd. I think the same thing happened with the Olympics. She felt the weight of the country on her shoulders. Her interviews after those races were uncomfortable to watch and I think the stress and anxiety just got the best of her that week. It was unfortunate but I don’t think it’s a stain on her career. Regardless of what records she breaks I’ve always felt she will be the best ski racer, woman or man, I’ll see in my lifetime.