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“I was having a conversation with one of my teammates and she asked me, "Aren't you so glad it's over? We don't have to compete anymore." I thought that was a strange comment but in that moment I realized that I was doing it for the right reasons. I wasn't looking at the Olympics to define me. I wasn't to arrive somewhere by performing well in a contest.”

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Kelly Clark

Born on July 26, 1983, Kelly Clark is an American professional snowboarder who has achieved significant success in international competitions, particularly in the women's halfpipe and big air events. She has won multiple World Cup titles and has earned medals at the Olympics and World Championships, making her a distinguished figure in the world of snowboarding. more

“So after those Games, I continued to compete that season and the year after that. I really had the goal of being intentional. I didn't want to do big tricks because it was an X Games final or an Olympics final. I wanted to call my own shots. I started to do that and I started to have more fun than I ever knew I could have.”

Want Years Bigs Wanted Games Fun Goal My Own Shots Seasons Finals Tricks Olympics

Author:Kelly Clark

“My family has always gone to church. I like to think that faith has been a part of my life since I was a lot younger. It's definitely a part of my athletic career. I always wear a cross on my goggles during contests when I'm doing something gnarly. It's a reminder that I've got someone else helping me out.”

Thinking Has Beens Helping Church Careers Gone Crosses My Family Contests Reminders Athletic Gnarly Goggles

Author:Nick Goepper

“It's definitely got to be a daily thing. There's no formula to walking with God. There's no formula to having success as an athlete. It's about relationships and it's a daily thing. You've got to revisit things and you've got to be willing to work on things all the time.”

Willing Walking Athlete Formulas Walking With God

Author:Kelly Clark

“You’ve got to fight for that connection with God all the time no matter what you're going through in life. I'm growing up. I'm maturing. But I definitely think that the backbone of this is the freedom and creativity I have without the fear of failing. If I fail, what's going to happen? Nothing. I'm not looking for my self-worth in the sport.”