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In this conversation, John Croom shares his journey from being a competitive cyclist to transitioning into the world of sailing with the America's Cup team, American Magic. He discusses the challenges of Olympic selection, the politics involved in sports, and the creation of a trade team to support athletes. Croom reflects on the dynamics between Team USA and trade teams, the training demands for sailing, and the opportunities that arose from his experiences. He emphasizes the importance of respect in sports, the value of pursuing opportunities, and his thoughts on the future of his athletic career.
01:55 John Croom's cycling background and transition to sailing
03:12 The America's Cup and American Magic
05:50 The Call Up and a Career Crossroad
08:50 USA Cycling and Olympic Selection
13:00 Taking Control and Forming a Trade Team
20:20 Navigating the Relationship with USA Cycling
25:50 Selection Criteria and the Value of Results
31:30 Power Demands and Testing for the America's Cup
40:10 Training, Race Demands, and the Role of Technology
47:50 Reflections and Respect for a New Sport
54:05 Moving On and Finding New Passions
01:04:40 Closing Thoughts and Looking Ahead
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In this conversation, John Croom shares his journey from being a competitive cyclist to transitioning into the world of sailing with the America's Cup team, American Magic. He discusses the challenges of Olympic selection, the politics involved in sports, and the creation of a trade team to support athletes. Croom reflects on the dynamics between Team USA and trade teams, the training demands for sailing, and the opportunities that arose from his experiences. He emphasizes the importance of respect in sports, the value of pursuing opportunities, and his thoughts on the future of his athletic career.
01:55 John Croom's cycling background and transition to sailing
03:12 The America's Cup and American Magic
05:50 The Call Up and a Career Crossroad
08:50 USA Cycling and Olympic Selection
13:00 Taking Control and Forming a Trade Team
20:20 Navigating the Relationship with USA Cycling
25:50 Selection Criteria and the Value of Results
31:30 Power Demands and Testing for the America's Cup
40:10 Training, Race Demands, and the Role of Technology
47:50 Reflections and Respect for a New Sport
54:05 Moving On and Finding New Passions
01:04:40 Closing Thoughts and Looking Ahead

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