ATHLETES ON: Resilience and bouncing back after a setback

BEIJING — Whether it’s a sidelining injury or a loss on the world stage, Olympic athletes know what it’s like to suffer major setbacks — and to bounce back. “I know that I went through this challenge, and I fought through with every single strength that I have.” __ NAMES: Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Nikolaj Soerensen SPORT: Ice dancing COUNTRY: Canada Canadian ice dancer Nikolaj Soerensen is familiar with the mental toll an injury can take and says he hopes his recovery can inspire others. ___ NAME: Moritz Muller SPORT: Ice hockey COUNTRY: Germany German ice hockey player Moritz Muller says he’s learned through the years that setbacks are a part of life and that everyone has them. ___ NAMES: Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson SPORT: Ice dancing COUNTRY: Great Britain After working with a mental coach, British ice dancing pair Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson say they’ve learned the importance of replacing any doubts they might be feeling with belief in themselves. “Not just for skating and training but for life.” Whether it’s a teammate, friend or family member, Smart says she learned that improving communications can take time and patience.