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Nathan Pare on snowboard cross intensity, Team USA and his Olympic journey | Team USA interview
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7:41Now PlayingTeam USA snowboarder Nathan Pare opens up about his journey to the Winter Olympics, the adrenaline and strategy behind snowboard cross, and what it means to represent the United States on the sport’s biggest stage.
In this interview, Pare explains why snowboard cross stands apart from other Olympic winter sports — combining speed, strategy and head-to-head racing as athletes battle inches apart down the course. The Maine native discusses the unique challenge of qualifying runs followed by elimination heats, the mindset required to stay calm in chaotic races, and how years of work led to earning a spot on Team USA.
Pare entered the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics as one of the top-ranked American men in snowboard cross, a discipline that has drawn major attention during the Games following dramatic heats and controversial finishes. His Olympic appearance brought increased attention to the sport and to the high-risk, high-speed nature of snowboard cross racing.
The conversation also touches on the sacrifices required to pursue an Olympic dream, the influence of East Coast riders in winter sports, and why Team USA’s snowboard and ski teams entered the Games with confidence across multiple disciplines.
This interview provides insight into the mindset of an Olympic snowboard cross athlete and the road to competing on the world’s biggest stage.
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