Atle Lie McGrath

Alpine Ski Racer

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Hometown:

Oslo, Norway

Primary Sport & Specialty:

Alpine Skiing (SL, GS, SG)

Sports background:

Soccer, X-country skiing, gymnastics

Other interests:

Golf, mountain/downhill biking, cliff jumping

Your favorite thing about skiing/ski racing:

The pure joy and adrenaline rush of skiing as fast you can down a gnarly mountain (adrenaline junkie)

What has your sport taught you?

Patience, working towards goals, pushing/thriving outside the comfort zone

What inspires/motivates you?

My family and teammates (Attacking Vikings)

Power fuel of choice:

Bananas all the way!! Pretty much only thing I can eat between runs

Favorite workout/exercise:

Intense agility workout with competitive elements

Your most valuable mental skill & why?

Turning pressure and nerves into positive energy. It helps me every time I have to perform and a lot is at stake.

Favorite ski resort in the World:

Kvitfjell, Norway

Favorite race venue in the world:

So many cool but Alta Badia, Beaver Creek and Adelboden are my favorites!

Have any unusual talents?

Unusually good at stacking cups

 


My Advice to Jr Athletes:
Enjoy the journey and the small victories. If you wait for the big moment it’ll be over before you know it! 

My Motto:
Don’t waste energy on things you can’t change + seek discomfort 

Follow Atle on Insta:
@atleliemcgrath


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