Olympic Update: Strengthening the Mind with U.S. Figure Skating

Dr. Caroline Silby is currently on-site at the 2026 Winter Games, serving as the Head of Mental Performance and Mental Health Services for U.S. Figure Skating. Working within the interdisciplinary sports medicine team, she is providing essential support to athletes and coaches as they compete on the world’s biggest stage.

Data highlights that Olympians are uniquely resilient, possessing an extraordinary ability to manage external stress and high expectations. Dr. Silby’s role is to reinforce these innate strengths, providing a steady and consistent presence in the high-energy Olympic environment. By serving as a reliable sounding board, she ensures the team remains grounded and focused on the ice.

Olympic Update: Strengthening the Mind with U.S. Figure Skating