Canadian freestyle skier Evan McEachran uses rap music to get motivated for his big air jumps at the Winter Olympics in Livigno, Italy. He wears earphones under his helmet and even carries a backup pair, saying the high-tempo music gives him a "jolt" of energy.
Different skiers have different preferences for their pre-competition soundtracks. Swiss skier Nils Rhyner listens to hardcore punk, while McEachran switches to soul music for slopestyle events to maintain a sense of flow during his runs.