# @nextshark on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DWXs5D6lOgG
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/61965635-nextshark-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/f0035d58b9.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-03-27T02:03:09.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NextShark (@nextshark) — https://gondola.cc/nextshark

## Caption

Olympic freestyle skiing champion Eileen Gu opened up about coping with what she called her “worst competition,” using the experience as a moment for reflection and personal growth. Despite her history of success, Gu highlighted the importance of prioritizing mental and emotional recovery after falling short of expectations. She emphasized resilience, self-care and regaining perspective as key to moving forward and maintaining long-term motivation in elite sports.⁠
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📽️Video by: Gabe Jung⁠
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- **Views:** 896,987
- **Likes:** 107,035
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- **Comments:** 273

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