# @nbcchicago on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DU00BRsEkZb
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/56490071-nbcchicago-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/8e3d976b99.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-02-16T16:20:35.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NBC Chicago (@nbcchicago) — https://gondola.cc/nbcchicago

## Caption

"He is always in the back of my mind." ❤️⁠
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Team USA ski jumping star Kevin Bickner explains the meaning behind a tattoo he got in honor of his teammate and friend Patrick Gasienica, who tragically died in a motorcycle crash at age 24. ⁠
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Visit the NBC Chicago Youtube page to watch his full conversation with Alex Maragos on this episode of Hometown Hopefuls.⁠
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#skijumping #kevinbickner #patrickgasienica #teamusa #olympics

## Stats

- **Views:** 10,675
- **Likes:** 1,033
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- **Comments:** 14

## Tags

skijumping, patrickgasienica, teamusa, olympics, kevinbickner

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