Two members of the US Women's National Team join Kristi Wagner to discuss what's "in the making" of an elite rower as they prepare to compete in the World Championships. Daisy Mazzio-Manson (7 seat) and Margaret Hedeman (2 seat) share how they grew up watching the Olympics, what brought them to the sport of rowing, and the fact that they all rowed at Yale. It's an eye-opening episode!

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On this week’s episode, Kristi Wagner shares some life updates and her top three rowing themed book recommendations. She discusses why these stories are important and inspirational for both rowers and newcomers to the sport. Kristi’s recommendations include Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown, The Red Rose Crew by Daniel J. Boyne, and Assault on Lake Casitas by Brad Allen Lewis.

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(Part 2/2) Kristi is joined by seven members of the USA Under 23 Women’s 8+ who just won the gold medal at the World Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Olivia Vavasour, Lauren Day, Lale Edit, Evan Park, Hannah Heideveld, Megan Lee and Victoria Grieder all speak about making the world championship team; how they came together as a crew in a short amount of time; and what it took to win the gold medal. The girls also speak about what this victory means to them and what is next on the horizon.

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Kristi is joined by seven members of the USA Under 23 Women’s 8+ who just won the gold medal at the World Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Olivia Vavasour, Lauren Day, Lale Edit, Evan Park, Hannah Heideveld, Megan Lee and Victoria Grieder all speak about making the world championship team; how they came together as a crew in a short amount of time; and what it took to win the gold medal. The girls also speak about what this victory means to them and what is next on the horizon.

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Fellow Rower and longtime friend Christine Cavallo joins Kristi Wagner to talk about the ups and downs with rowing; specifically Cavallo's "Love / Hate relationship with rowing. Cavallo is a 7x US National Team member and doesn't say no to a challenge. In this episode, listeners will learn more about having a strong mental focus, how to balance life goals outside of your sport, what to do when a sport you once loved, loses its luster; and finding your way back again.

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The TV show “Ted Lasso” has captivated the nation with its humor, heartfelt lessons, and athletic triumphs. Olympic hopefuls are no exception; Kristi and friend/ teammate Hannah Paynter sit down on the podcast to discuss why they love the show so much and how the lessons on screen are reflected in their daily lives and rowing pursuits.

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Kristi is joined by fellow Massachusetts native, Blake Dietrick. Kristi and Blake met at basketball camp fifteen years ago but since then their athletic careers have followed different paths. The duo caught up on the podcast and discussed what inspires and keeps them motivated, what their struggles and insecurities are (and how they deal with them), and what goals they have both short term and long term.

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Kristi Wagner and producer Christine O'Donnell recap the racing from World Rowing Cup II in Varese, Italy last month. The conversation covers how the racing felt, what Kristi thinks about and focuses on during each phase of racing and what will happen next!

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This week on the podcast Kristi talks to three of her national team teammates: Maddie Wanamaker, Kelsey Reelick and Molly Bruggerman. All three women just won gold in the women’s four at the second World Cup in Varese, Italy. The conversation covers how everyone got into rowing and what keeps them inspired to continue getting better everyday! Plus, a fun game of would you rather at the end!

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Kristi sits down with 2022 Winter Olympian and nine-time US Cross Country Skiing National Team member Julia Kern. The two talk about Julia's journey in and out of sport, what motivates her during her other three years; and the similarities and differences between skiing and rowing.

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