From Dream to Podium: The Journey of an Olympic Champion, Mari Holden
About this episode
The episode explores the journey of Olympic champion Mari Holden and the mental and physical demands of competing at the Olympics.
Have you ever watched the Olympics and wondered what it takes to get on the podium? Sure, there are the physical demands, but what about the mental strength? You are competing in front of the world against the best in the world. No pressure. Right? We all know it is most likely the athlete who puts the most pressure on themselves. So, when does someone decide they will be an Olympian? For my next guest, Mari Holden, who started as a triathlete, the 1984 Olympics in LA marked a turning p...
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