Jason Brown figure skating full interview | 2026 Winter Olympics

American figure skater Jason Brown gets candid as he prepares for his fourth Olympic cycle and the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy. In this interview, Brown shares raw insights about the mental and emotional challenges of elite figure skating, his journey through triumph and setback, and what drives him to continue competing at the highest level. What You'll Learn: Brown reveals how he approaches his fourth Olympic cycle with a completely different mindset than ever before. He opens up about the 2018 US Championships experience that changed everything and shares his mental health strategies for managing pressure, anxiety, and sleepless nights before competitions. You'll discover why he chose to do a full competitive season as research for the Olympic year. Brown discusses the powerful lesson about not letting one element or performance define your worth. He takes us back to his first international competition experience in Belgium at age 10. Brown explains the "iceberg analogy" and why it's important to recognize everyone who supports athletes behind the scenes. He talks about Team USA dynamics and what it means to be a consistent presence for teammates. Brown also shares his future plans including coaching, choreography, mentoring, and staying in figure skating long-term. Key Topics Covered: Olympic preparation and mental resilience. Overcoming competition trauma and facing fears. The psychology of elite sports performance. Building camaraderie in individual sports. Mentorship and inspiring the next generation. Life after competitive skating. Brown discusses his evolution from letting others' opinions define him to finding freedom in self-acceptance, even when performances don't go as planned. He shares vulnerable moments from his competition notes app, the emotional weight of representing Team USA, and why he believes the "messiness" of being an athlete is what makes the sport beautiful. Whether you're a figure skating fan, an aspiring athlete, or someone interested in sports psychology and peak performance, this interview offers invaluable insights into what it takes to compete at the Olympic level while maintaining mental health and perspective. About Jason Brown: Jason Brown is a two-time World Championships medalist, 2014 Olympic Team Event bronze medalist, and three-time U.S. National medalist. Known for his artistry, musicality, and signature spiral sequence, Brown has been a beloved figure in American figure skating for over 25 years. He continues to compete for Team USA and is preparing for the 2026 Milan Olympics. 00:00 - Introduction 00:17 - Decision to do full season 02:59 - Preparing for the Olympic year 03:49 - Fourth Olympic cycle perspective 04:46 - Olympics in Milan 05:14 - Managing pressure 06:23 - Learning not to be defined by one thing 07:49 - Facing fears at US Championships 08:51 - Embracing vulnerability and imperfection 09:41 - First international competition in Belgium 11:36 - The Iceberg Analogy - Team behind the athlete 12:29 - Camaraderie and mutual support 13:36 - Being a mentor to the next generation 14:26 - Team sports philosophy 16:09 - Finding his role on Team USA 17:23 - Future plans in figure skating More local videos here: https://bit.ly/2Pa0d1l Subscribe to NEXT: http://bit.ly/2eP1GwI Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: http://www.9news.com/ Facebook:   / ilike9news   X: https://x.com/9NEWS Instagram:   / 9newsdenver   Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.