Freestyle skier Maddie Bowman has spoken about using faith to manage fear while competing in high-risk events. Standing at the top of the halfpipe, Maddie would pray—asking God for calm, focus, and trust. She’s shared that faith helped her release anxiety and ski freely, knowing her life was in God’s hands. That confidence didn’t make her careless, it made her courageous. For Maddie, success came from trusting God fully, allowing her to compete boldly while drawing closer to God in every run.