Watch: Junior MTB Champ Maya Atkinson on Mental Toughness

Mountain biker Maya Atkinson, who has won the junior British downhill championships twice, knows being the best isn't just about being the fittest, strongest, or having the most skill. The mental side of it is also massively important.

Becoming the best at any sport is obviously really hard. It’s not just about being the fittest, strongest, or having the most skill. The mental side of it is also massively important. Maya Atkinson, who has won the junior British downhill championships twice, knows this and uses it to help train, learn new skills, and become the best she can possibly be.


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