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What makes an Olympian?

January 30, 2018 by Judy Leave a Comment

Nancy Greene

Nancy, so what makes an Olympian?
…….

It’s a question I once put to my favourite Olympian, Nancy Greene. Nancy won Olympic Gold and Silver for Canada at the Grenoble Olympics. I watched it all unfold on TV when I was a kid and I was so inspired I learned to ski. Nancy won the World Cup too that year, for the second time in a row! She had a fearless ‘get ’er done’ attitude that earned her the nickname “Tiger”.

So what did my favourite Olympian think makes an Olympian?
Turns out it’s a combination of things…

“

technical expertise

…….

genetics

…….

excellent coaching

…….

   a lot of hard work and …

…….

a bit of luck

”

Greene also told me of how things have changed since her Olympic wins: racing levels have risen, competition has gone up and corporate support is important.

All things for me to chew on as I get ready to watch this year’s Pyeongchang Olympics.

Go Canada Go!!

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