Athlete Spotlight: Steve Nyman
After finishing 27th overall in men's downhill at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Steve Nyman has been training harder than ever this past summer. "I realized last winter that I needed better endurance in races so that has been a huge part of my summer training. I learned a lot this summer from training 5-6 days per week and constantly monitoring my body," says Steve. With Sochi behind him, Steve is looking to make a push for the 2014-2015 world cup downhill title.
ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT
Name:
Steven Nyman
Sport:
Alpine/Downhill
How/when did you decide you wanted to compete:
Around 12 years old I decided I wanted to become an Olympian.
Biggest accomplishment in your career so far:
Two-time World Cup Winner - Val Gardena, Italy 2006, 2012
Favorite moment from Sochi:
Running #1 on the Olympic downhill course
Goals for next season:
My goal is to get back into the top 15 overall rank and prepare myself for a push at the downhill title.
Favorite snow destination:
Sundance, UT
Favorite non-snow destination:
Exploring Hawaii
Favorite candy:
I don’t eat candy, I guess my Moms cookies count though!
If you weren't a professional athlete what would you be:
A cowboy, but I’m allergic to horses.
If you could have dinner with one person dead or alive, who would it be:
Abraham Lincoln or Jesus
One thing you can’t live without:
Pamela's Pancakes
Favorite USSA athlete outside your sport:
Shawn Palmer
Advice to others who want to follow in your footsteps:
The grass is greenest where you water it.