As we’ve learned from Christensen, Kenworthy and Goepper, getting on the podium at the Olympics comes with a special set of perks. A day after arriving back on U.S. soil, David Wise made an appearance on the Ellen Degeneres Show, where he talked about learning to ski, managing superstitions, dealing with injuries and more. And, in typical Ellen Show style, David also gets quite a surprise at the end of the segment.

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