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Benji Alexander on the Olympics, the Aftermath, & What’s Next


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Benji Alexander is back on the podcast to talk about becoming Jamaica’s first Olympian alpine ski racer; his experience in Beijing and his race runs; competition and representation at the Olympic games; and more.

TOPICS & TIMES:

  • Update since our last podcast (3:09)
  • What was your mission? (7:32)
  • What happened after you qualified?(10:48)
  • Being at the games (15:16)
  • The skiing & training runs (19:15)
  • Snow conditions (22:53)
  • Benji’s race runs (24:16)
  • The pressure to succeed (29:47)
  • Media response after skiing (32:32)
  • Competition & representation (42:26)
  • How to increase diversity & participation (46:56)
  • Changing the qualifications requirements? (53:24)
  • What's next? (56:55)

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  • Blister Podcast ep. 178: Benji Alexander

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