The Road to Milan: Emily Fischnaller on Courage, Commitment, and the Strength to Continue
Podcast:TODAY Published On: Sat Jan 24 2026 Description: Emily Fischnaller is an Olympic luger and active-duty U.S. Army Soldier whose pursuit of the Games has always run alongside a life of service. After overcoming a devastating crash at the 2018 Winter Olympics, Fischnaller continued to compete at the highest level, carrying the discipline, purpose, and perspective shaped by both her sport and her military career. In this conversation with NBC News correspondent Stephanie Gosk, she opens up about service, mental toughness, love, and why choosing to keep going has defined who she is both on and off the track. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.