“This has been my dream since I first started riding, so it all still feels surreal.' Jessica Springstein will be the youngest of the four team USA equestrian riders at the Olympics
in Tokyo next week will be a first for equestrian Jessica Springsteen. The American athlete is currently ranked 14th on the international riding list, and she is set to compete in both the individual and team jumping categories . “This has been my dream since I first started riding, so it all still feels surreal,” Springsteen tellsThe 29-year-old will be the youngest of the four Team USA riders at the games, alongside McLain Ward, Laura Kraut, and Kent Farrington.
Prepping for such a Herculean event has been no simple feat for the athlete. In addition to many rigorous workouts—Springsteen focuses on strengthening her legs and core, which are integral to riding—the athlete says the lead-up to the Olympics has been all about consistency and practice. “The best way to keep yourself sharp and to stay in shape for show jumping is to constantly ride,” Springsteen says.
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