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Zoe Atkin Confronts Fear as She Prepares for Olympics

2/4/2026

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Zoe Atkin, a Team GB freestyle skier, is studying how the brain handles fear at Stanford University.
As she prepares for the Winter Olympics, she acknowledges the risks of her sport, which involves high jumps and complex maneuvers.
She emphasizes confronting fear to grow.
She recently won the X-Games, solidifying her status as a top contender for Olympic gold.
She draws inspiration from her sister Izzy, bronze medalist in Pyeongchang.

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Story summary

Zoe Atkin, a Team GB freestyle skier, is studying how the brain handles fear at Stanford University.
As she prepares for the Winter Olympics, she acknowledges the risks of her sport, which involves high jumps and complex maneuvers.
She emphasizes confronting fear to grow.
She recently won the X-Games, solidifying her status as a top contender for Olympic gold.
She draws inspiration from her sister Izzy, bronze medalist in Pyeongchang.