On this episode of The People of Penn State podcast, we chat with Dan Barefoot '13 A&A, a professional landscape architect and Team USA skeleton athlete who represented the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina. 

Dan shares how he discovered the sport after graduating from Penn State, what it took to balance a full-time career with the demands of elite international competition, and the journey from complete beginner to Olympian. 

He also reflects on the power of perseverance, embracing uncertainty, and chasing ambitious goals while staying connected to his profession and community. Plus, hear what's next as he sets his sights on the 2030 Winter Olympics.

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