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Mar 2024
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Inside the Olympic Journey with Sara Hen...

Kristi Wagner
About this episode

Our host Kristi Wagner is going to the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics!! Tune in as she dishes out the news and her reaction. Guest Sara Hendershot joins Kristi. Sara’s illustrious career saw her achieve a remarkable fourth place finish in the women's pair at the 2012 Olympics in London.

In this insightful conversation, Sara sheds light on the various pathways to Olympic qualification in the world of rowing and delves into the intricate selection procedures that govern the sport. As an integral figure behind the scenes, Sara has dedicated herself to enhancing the success of the US Rowing team, working tirelessly throughout the “other 3 years” to elevate the sport to new heights and truly value the athletes.

Listeners will gain invaluable insight into Sara's personal journey, from her competitive years on the water to her transition beyond the sport. Kristi and Sara's candid discussion offers a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of elite-level rowing, while highlighting the unseen efforts of those who work tirelessly to support athletes on their Olympic quests.

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