“I had used this passion that I had found for the bike - for riding - that I didn’t even know existed, to get myself out of that comfort zone little by little.”Ahead of Season 2 returning later in 2023, we’re releasing a selection of full-length athlete interviews, uncut with no interruptions. This extended episode is with Swiss-American BMX Freestyle rider Nikita Ducarroz. Earlier in Series 1 on Episode 28, Nikita revealed how a supportive environment has helped her evolve into the athlete she is today, but there is so much more to her story. The Olympian recalls her bronze medal-winning run in Tokyo and elaborates on how she knew her coach was the right person to teach her. Nikita also further opens up on how her anxiety shaped her athletic career growing up, and why she felt drawn to BMX.Listen to the shorter version where host Kate Courtney explores further the theme of a supportive environment and offers an exercise to help you identify what you require from your own environment and support system: https://www.redbull.com/int-en/mind-set-win-podcast-nikita-ducarroz-supportive-environment For more, check out: https://www.redbull.com/int-en/podcast-shows/mind-set-win Get in touch with us @katecourtney & @nikita.ducarroz