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The Para-Alpine Champion Leading Canada to Paris 2024 | Doers Stories Ep.004 - Karolina Wisniewska
In this in-depth conversation, Paralympian Karolina Wisniewska, one of Canada’s most successful alpine skiers, shares her journey from a young athlete with cerebral palsy to becoming an eight-time Paralympic medalist.
We explore societal perceptions and the challenges she faced in competing as an athlete with a disability, delve into the intricacies of Paralympic classification, and discuss the financial realities of elite sports.
Join us as we uncover the mindset that drove Karolina to success, examine the impact of media visibility on Paralympic sports, and reflect on the legacy she leaves for future generations.
00:01:15 - Societal Perceptions
00:19:00 - Medical Challenges and Lack of Support Systems
00:31:00 - Paralympics vs. Non-Disabled Olympics: Resource Imbalances
00:47:00 - Media Visibility and Financial Impact on Paralympics
01:01:00 - Exploring the Athlete's Mindset
01:16:00 - Training Regimens and Challenges
01:32:00 - Understanding Classification in Paralympic Sports
01:58:00 - Career Reflections and Comparisons
02:12:00 - Rivalries, Regrets, and Pressure
02:34:00 - Paris Paralympics and Financial Model
03:11:00 - Legacy and Impact on Future Generations
Follow Karolina:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolinaply/
Website : https://www.adn-conferenciers.com/conferenciers-karolina-wisniewska
Join this channel to get access to perks:
@LorisDzagoyan
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By Loris DzagoyanIn this in-depth conversation, Paralympian Karolina Wisniewska, one of Canada’s most successful alpine skiers, shares her journey from a young athlete with cerebral palsy to becoming an eight-time Paralympic medalist.
We explore societal perceptions and the challenges she faced in competing as an athlete with a disability, delve into the intricacies of Paralympic classification, and discuss the financial realities of elite sports.
Join us as we uncover the mindset that drove Karolina to success, examine the impact of media visibility on Paralympic sports, and reflect on the legacy she leaves for future generations.
00:01:15 - Societal Perceptions
00:19:00 - Medical Challenges and Lack of Support Systems
00:31:00 - Paralympics vs. Non-Disabled Olympics: Resource Imbalances
00:47:00 - Media Visibility and Financial Impact on Paralympics
01:01:00 - Exploring the Athlete's Mindset
01:16:00 - Training Regimens and Challenges
01:32:00 - Understanding Classification in Paralympic Sports
01:58:00 - Career Reflections and Comparisons
02:12:00 - Rivalries, Regrets, and Pressure
02:34:00 - Paris Paralympics and Financial Model
03:11:00 - Legacy and Impact on Future Generations
Follow Karolina:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolinaply/
Website : https://www.adn-conferenciers.com/conferenciers-karolina-wisniewska
Join this channel to get access to perks:
@LorisDzagoyan
Follow me:
www.linkedin.com/in/dzagoyan
www.lorisdzagoyan.com