[64] Dan Williamson | Olympic Champion at 21, New Zealand Rower, Yale Graduate, High Impact Athlete (HIA)

Dan Williamson is an Olympic Champion, New Zealand rower, Yale graduate, and a High Impact Athlete (HIA). Becoming an Olympic gold medalist at 21-years-old in the mens eight, Dan has some wild and brilliant stories. He shares about the internal and external pressures experienced during pinnacle events, and why it took him some time to truly accept his accomplishment... about a year in fact, until he (finally) saw his family after going straight from Tokyo back to Yale for the semester start. We dive into what it means to be a high-performer beyond just the definition, or physical elements, but the massive mental strength + decision-making skills that prove fundamental. Dan may be a decorated rower, yet his identity is much more than that. He is determined to give back through his community, to make memories with friends in the outdoors, travel, and also be fiercly dedicated to his athlete ambitions. There is something for everyone in this episode with Dan. Whether you're intrigued by the mindset of a champion, or curious how he and the team dealt with covid quaratines mere weeks out from the Olympics, or wondering what studying at Yale University is like. Dan is insightful, entertaining, and just a really great person. Listen to the full interview on Spotify, iHeart Radio, or Apple Podcasts. #rower #olympian #yale #highperformance #kiwi #row #olympic #champion #gold #mentalperformance #podcast #tallpoppytalk #mentalhealthmatters #aotearoa #newzealand #tallpoppytalk #america #goldmedal #tokyo #rowing #elite #sports #nz #menseight