There was a time when I was making mistakes in my running technique, which initially affected my training results. I was afraid that these mistakes might carry over to competitions. However, by focusing on solving these problems, I managed to find a solution, which made me mentally stronger. I realized that almost any problem can be solved with the right approach. There were also moments when one of our crew members struggled to get into the bobsled on time. As a result, we learned to react quickly to challenges and find solutions together. We also started working harder on perfecting our boarding technique and adjusting our approach distance to ensure that everyone could get into the sled on time.

The biggest challenges in my life have been moving five times and having to adapt to new environments, meet new people, embrace new cultures, and try to understand them each time. Overcoming this was not easy for me. At first, it was difficult to understand others and accept different perspectives, but over time, I adapted. By the time I moved for the third time, I was able to communicate easily with people from different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs. This became one of my greatest achievements because changing my familiar environment always caused me stress. Another significant challenge I faced was during my time as part of a two-person flight crew with a pilot with whom I eventually couldn’t find common ground. Our crew split up after an incident because the pilot blamed me entirely for what had happened. However, I managed to overcome this as well. I realized that he was not an example of what a true pilot should be. Later, I teamed up with a new pilot, and together we competed in major competitions and achieved great results. This experience helped me adapt and see things from a new perspective, and I really appreciated that. These were some of the biggest challenges I have overcome in my life.