Isabeau Levito: Why this Olympic year feels different

U.S. figure skater Isabeau Levito talks about why competing at Nationals feels different from any other event and why this season carries special meaning. In this extended interview, Levito reflects on practice-day mindset, staying grounded during big moments, the strength of American figure skating, and why a potential Olympic path tied to her family’s roots in Italy would feel like a full-circle moment. 00:00 Introduction 00:11 Getting used to the ice 00:40 Practice-day mindset 00:57 Feeling prepared for an Olympic year 01:34 Strength of American figure skating 01:59 Keeping big moments balanced 02:09 Grounding competition in routine 02:46 Thinking element to element ===== Get the latest St. Louis news, weather and sports: https://www.ksdk.com Follow us on Facebook:   / ksdktv   Follow us on X: https://www.x.com/ksdknews Download the 5 On Your Side app: https://www.ksdk.com/app To watch 5 On Your Side broadcasts or reports 24/7, 5 On Your Side is always streaming on 5+. Download for free on Roku (http://bit.ly/3XxQuEZ), Amazon Fire TV (https://bit.ly/3YZZsw7) or the Apple TV App Store.