Shiffrin, Lemley and More Talk Sports Psychology at Event in Avon

Everyone can feel alone at times, and that includes the world’s most elite athletes.

Olympic glory filled the lobby of The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa in Avon Tuesday as hometown heroes Mikaela Shiffrin and Liz Lemley as well as Paralympian Meg Gustafson and Paralympic Guide Spenser Gustafson answered questions and shared their feelings on mental health, resilience and community support in the “Local Legends: Edge of Resilience” event, held in partnership with SpeakUp ReachOut, Howard Head Sports Medicine and Healthspan.

Shiffrin, of Edwards, won a gold medal in slalom at the Milano Cortina Olympics in February before finishing the ski season with a record-setting sixth World Cup crystal globe. Lemley, a mogul skier from Vail, also won big in the Olympics this year by bringing home a gold medal and bronze medal. Gustafson achieved a top-five giant slalom finish with the support of her brother.

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