While at a conference back in January listening to key note
speakers I noticed Cody Sorensen on the list. After hearing his story getting
to the Olympics, he inspired me to get over my struggles and defeat my
obstacles.
For those of you who don’t know, Cody Sorenson is part of
the Canadian Men’s Bobsled team.
Cody’s passion lied in track in field with provincial championships
in both high school and university. In 2008 Cody was recruited then recruited
to bobsleigh. Cody Sorenson is on the Canada 1 crew which is the top sled in
Canada which has won 4 World-Cup medals and Two World-Championship medals in
team events.
Training in a new sport with complete strangers made the
journey to the Winter Olympics was as tough as you think. With vigorous training
and a positive attitude Cody and the team were ready for Sochi. But then this happened.
Cody mentioned the fear of competing especially with others
who looked stronger and better. He and the team were still able to get over all
of that and rank as one of the best through World-Cup competitions and was
still able to maintain a positive mindset to for competition.
Cody has always had the “Be Olympic” mindset no matter what
obstacles came his way.
Vanessa this is a great post. It's unbelievable what some people go through just to achieve their goals. Truly inspiring.
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome that you got to meet a Canadian Olympian. You expect people of that skill and talent to have no fears, but at the end of the day they are just like you and I. Good read.
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