Join us this week with Catherine Raney-Norman, a former speed skater and Olympian. Catherine shares her incredible journey as she became an Olympian and her experiences on the world stage. Additionally, she discusses the importance of unity, equality in sports, and America's representation in the international sports community. Don't miss out on this inspiring conversation!

 

Topics covered in this episode:

 

Becoming an Olympian: Discover Catherine's path to becoming a speed skater, her early aspirations of becoming an Olympian, the disciplines and commitments required for mastering speedskating, and her thoughts on making her first U.S. Olympics team. 

 

On the World Stage: Get a glimpse of Catherine's memories of her first international competition, the exhilaration of winning her first medal, insights into how athletes handle the challenges of extensive travel, and her favorite venues and places she competed in.

 

Friendships and America’s Reputation: We explore Catherine's observations of the impression of the United States in various countries, the role of sports as a bonding experience between individuals from different nations, the continued significance of the Olympics in promoting unity, and the reasons behind Utah's desire to host another Olympic Winter Games.

Women's Advocacy: Learn about Catherine's unwavering advocacy for women and girls in sports, the importance of their inclusion and equality, her perspective on progress in achieving gender equality in sports, and her future involvement in international athletic competitions. 

 

Together, we can rekindle the American spirit!

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