Olympic skateboarder Bryce Wettstein is headed to her second Olympic games.
Here are 5 things she does when she’s off-duty.
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Born in California, Wettstein credits her success on the skateboard to her family.
She was taught by her dad, who encouraged her to compete early on.
When I was 7 years old he got me to enter my first competition in Irvine.
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I was the youngest one and I got 17th place, Wettstein laughs.
He was always the one that stood behind me and said, Its up to you.
This is your day.
How do you wanna go about it?
And now he watches me skate and we surf together all the time.
With her sights now set on Paris, Wettstein says shes still in disbelief.
I dont think it ever gets old talking about it.
Its crazy saying it out loud, knowing I made it.
I feel like crying, its so awesome.
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5 items Bryce Wettstein needs to skate at the top of her game
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Her ukelele
Wettstein is a woman of many talents on and off her deck.
Her ukelele is made by the same brand.
She also writes and plays her own music, releasing several original songs onSpotifyandApple Music.
I didnt know how much music is in skateboarding until I started doing the two together, she says.
Journaling
Outside of the skatepark, Wettstein likes toclear her mind by journaling.
Putting her free-flowing thoughts on paper brings her peace after long days of training.
I never knew what it was like to have a quiet mind.
Skating does that for me, and so does writing, she says.
Her favorite journal is by the brandDenik, covered in colorful flowers that bring her joy.
Journaling is a proven method to increase positive emotions and decrease anxiety.
Practicing gratitude was linked to significantly lowering stress levels in an October 2018 study inPsychology, Health & Medicine.
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Reading
Another mental escape for Wettstein is reading books.
Her favorite genres range from fiction, nonfiction, and mystery, depending on her mood.
Her favorite book?Stargirlby Jerry Spinelli.
I usually go for the genres that you might imagine really clearly, almost like movie scenes.
Movement
Even when shes not shredding it on the skateboard, Wettstein is still staying active.
In my downtime Im either in the ocean or doing ballet, she says.
It gives me that same quiet feeling that skating and writing brings me.
Wettsteins go-to drink is theLemonade Cream Cooler.
I think its perfect for a pick-me-up.
I dont get hungry often before contests, but its a cooler thats fun and refreshing.
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