Diego Poncelet: "De niño me encantaba que me llamasen loco, encontraba mi lugar a través de esa locura"

Spanish downhill skateboarder Diego Poncelet, a two-time world champion in a discipline known as the "Formula 1 of skateboarding," has reflected on his childhood and the perceptions surrounding his daring sport. Poncelet revealed that he used to love being called "crazy" when he was a child, considering it his favorite compliment because it helped him find his place.

In discussing the mental aspects of his high-speed sport, Poncelet noted that he views fear not as a hindrance, but rather as a useful tool for navigating the extreme risks associated with competitive downhill skateboarding.