I am a freestyle mogul skier who, on February 13, became the first American to win a gold medal at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Hannah Kearney americanfebruaryfreestyle Change image and share on social
It's a fine balance for an athlete in enjoying the moment and being really satisfied, say, with a run, and with your day, and knowing you can make it better in the future. Hannah Kearney athletebalanceday Change image and share on social
I go to the gym in the morning to warm up, and then I go to the mountain and train. Then I come home and go to the gym again to recover. But on travel days, you get pretty much no physical exertion. Hannah Kearney dayexertiongym Change image and share on social
I have a Rhodesian Ridgeback dog named Lola. Hannah Kearney doglolaname Change image and share on social
On television, I have watched countless athletes from different countries, sports and Olympics stand proudly at the top of the podium and shed tears. They symbolized the Olympics for me because Olympic medals represent all of the hard work and sacrifices made by the athletes as well as the people who helped them reach the top of their sports. Hannah Kearney athletecountlesscountry share on social
To overcome any sort of fear is satisfying, and to overcome it well is even better. Hannah Kearney fearovercomesatisfy Change image and share on social
Because we always have to wear a uniform to compete, my teammates and I look the exact same. My belt is the only accessory that I get to choose. I usually wear a yellow cloth belt with cherries or a leather belt with a beautiful tree buckle that I got at a thrift store. Hannah Kearney accessorybeautifulbelt share on social
Sometimes the best coaching advice you can get is simple acknowledgement that there's nothing else you could have done. Hannah Kearney acknowledgementadvicecoach Change image and share on social
I'm 23 years old and still wearing pigtails. Hannah Kearney pigtailwearyear Change image and share on social
It can be tough when you're on the road, but I think food is meant to be enjoyed, so whenever we go to a new place, we look for the specialty item there. Hannah Kearney enjoyfooditem Change image and share on social