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David Wise of the US competes during the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe.
David Wise of the US competes during the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe. | (Photo: Reuters)

David Wise made history in 2014 as the first-ever Olympic champion in Men's Skiing Halfpipe at the Winter Games in Sochi, Russia.

Calling himself a "Truth Follower" on his Twitter profile, Wise explained in a 2014 interview that faith plays a "huge role" in his confidence.

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"I don't have to worry about what's happening or the outside influences as much because I feel like I can trust God, and He's going to see me through," Wise said, as reported by CBN.

"I can look back on my path and realize that God had a pretty significant part in taking care of me. It takes the pressure off and I can enjoy it."

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