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Why Emily Fischnaller says this Olympic cycle feels different | FULL INTERVIEW
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January 22, 2026
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31:21Now PlayingEmily Fischnaller is officially headed to the Winter Olympics for the third time. In this interview, the U.S. luge athlete talks about preparing for the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina, what’s changed since her first Olympics, and how experience shapes her approach to competition.
Fischnaller reflects on the pressure of Olympic qualification, the grind of World Cup racing, and the mental side of staying at the top of an elite winter sport. She also shares perspective on longevity, confidence, and what it means to return to the Olympic stage as a veteran athlete with unfinished goals.
This conversation offers a deeper look at the road to the Olympics — beyond the medals — and what it takes to earn another chance on the world’s biggest stage.
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