Rebekah Erikson: A Battle Unseen

Rebekah Erikson: A Battle Unseen

Her Y - Season 3, Episode 19

  • Feb 12, 2025 7:00 am
  • 40:40
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Rebekah Erikson broke BYU Track and Field's outdoor pole vaulting record during the 2024 Big 12 Championship. The amazing accomplishment almost didn't happen. Erikson struggled earlier in the season as she struggled with anxiety. In this podcast episode, Rebekah relates how visiting a sports psychologist and medication changed her life and results on the track. Plus, Rebekah shares how injuries during her gymnastics career pushed her to try pole vaulting.