{"id":489889,"date":"2026-02-04T18:25:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T19:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=489889"},"modified":"2026-02-04T23:23:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T23:23:38","slug":"cover-your-ears-special-bond-behind-bobsled-brees-rise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=489889","title":{"rendered":"'Cover your ears': Special bond behind Bobsled Bree's rise"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you want to win a gold medal, who better to enlist as a mentor than someone who's already done it?<\/p>\n

That's the case for Australia's Olympic Winter Games<\/a> \ufeffmedal hope Bree Walker, who gave a special insight into the professional and personal relationship she shares with 2010 gold medallist Lydia Lassila<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Walker beamed into Nine's coverage from \ufeffCortina<\/a> with Lassila on the panel next to host Allison Langdon.<\/p>\n

Watch the Winter Olympic Games Milano Cortina 2026 live and free on Channel 9 and<\/strong><\/em> 9Now<\/strong><\/em><\/a>. Plus, every event live & on demand, every medal in 4K, and exclusive international coverage on<\/strong><\/em> Stan Sport<\/strong><\/em><\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Langdon asked Walker about the influence of \ufeffthe former aerial skiier, and it gave an indication into how much they push each other.<\/p>\n

"\ufeffWe're not the lovey dovey type, we don't tell each other how much we love each other so Lydia cover your ears when I say nice things about you," Walker said.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

"But I do love you," Lassila replied before Walker chuckled and added an "I do adore you, just cover your ears".<\/p>\n

\ufeffOn the Olympic Winter Insitute of Australia's website, Walker lists Lassila as her adult hero, along with Serena Williams, and it's clear they have a special bond.<\/p>\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> Moguls superstars named flag bearers before going for gold<\/strong><\/a>\ufeff<\/strong><\/p>\n

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"\ufeffI wouldn't be the athlete or person I am today without her (Lassila)," she said.<\/p>\n

"Five years \ufeffago Lydia taught me everything she knew about how to step it up, to perform at the top level, to be a constant medal contender and I have learnt so much from her over the years.<\/p>\n

"She became somebody \ufeffI looked to for guidance in many different things; in performing, in coaching decisions, injury management but also just life in general. I was very, very lucky to have Lydia in my life."<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Lassila \ufeffgave a round of compliments back before laughing and saying "you do exactly what I ask of you, you do what you're told".<\/p>\n

Walker's last Winter Olympic Games was at Beijing in 2022 where she finished fifth in the women's monobob event. \ufeff<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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