Q&A with Fast Times Team Rider Hayley Wilson

We caught up with Fast Times team-rider, legendary human and Aussie Olympian for a quick Q&A!

 

Fast Times: Favourite moment of Tokyo 2020?

Hayley Wilson: Watching Yuto Horigome skate and take the gold medal. The men's final was insane!

 

Fast Times: Top 3 ways to deal with nerves during a competition:

Hayley Wilson:
1) Try to breathe.
2) Be present in the moment.
3) Have fun!

 

Fast Times: Current set up?

Hayley Wilson: Baker deck, Thunder trucks, Spitfire wheels, Modus bearings and bolts.

 

Fast Times: All time favourite skater?

Hayley Wilson: Paul Rodriguez or Guy Mariano.

 

Fast Times: Beat skater to watch at Tokyo 2020?

Hayley Wilson: Sora Shirai skating the handrail. The Cab Back Tail Bigspin during practice was insane!

 

Fast Times: What kicks did you rock during your Tokyo 2020 heat?

Hayley Wilson: Nike SB Zoomx Bruin Sandy

 

Fast Times: 5 ways you've dealt with lock-downs and quarantine?

Hayley Wilson:
1) Staying positive
2) Keeping active
3) Talking to friends and family
4) Watching skate vids
5) Cooking.

 

Fast Times: 5 things you love about your hometown, Mansfield:

Hayley Wilson:
1) It's beautiful
2) It's peaceful
3) Great community
4) The scenery
5) Amazing sunsets

 

Fast Times: How much training did you do for the olympics?

Hayley Wilson: I was on and off training for 4 years with injuries, but when we got the skatepark at my house, I was training twice a day, 5-6 days a week for 8 months straight.

 

Fast Times: Thanks so much for your time Hayley! You're an inspiration to us all!

Hayley Wilson: Cheers Fast Times! Thanks for the support!