Zoe Atkin trying something new as she targets second Winter Olympics

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Halfpipe skier Zoe Atkin is reinventing her perspective as she bids for a second successive Winter Olympics at Milano Cortina 2026. However, there is a lot more at stake in this year's campaign which sees the World Championships and World Cup take centre stage as athletes work hard to qualify for the Olympics that will start exactly one year from today in northern Italy. That's something which can build my confidence going into the next Olympics and I really want to enjoy this experience.” open image in gallery Zoe Atkin made her Olympic debut in 2022 Atkin made her Olympic debut at Beijing 2022 as a 19 year old, finishing ninth in the women's freeski halfpipe final. “While it was an amazing experience, I didn't ski to the level I wanted to, and it was really disappointing for me.” open image in gallery Atkin is now targeting the 2026 Winter Olympics open image in gallery Atkin won the US Grand Prix last weekend The mental side of performing and the pressure that comes with representing your country has become something that Atkin works on a lot outside of sport.