Just Go

Just go. It’s a mantra I’ve always come back to, to keep me focused on what I need to do and filter out everything else.

Saya loved BMX racing, but a series of devastating accidents turned her passion into paralyzing fear. Her brother Kai suffered a traumatic brain injury on the track, then Saya herself was battered by multiple crashes and concussions. With every race risking further injury, Saya felt she had to walk away from BMX – but quitting wasn’t so simple.

After everything, Saya couldn’t let go of her Olympic dream. She needed to see how far she could go if she faced her fears and truly believed in herself. Ultimately, Saya decided to just go.