Chasing Olympic Dreams at 16 | Quinn Derheimer, Speed Skater

On today's show I sat down with Quinn Derheimer, a 16-year-old nationally ranked speed skater from Greenwood with aspirations to compete in the Olympics. Quinn shares his journey from starting in hockey to discovering his love for speed skating at a young age. We discuss his training regimen in Milwaukee, his experiences competing internationally, and the sacrifices made by him and his family to pursue his Olympic dreams. From his first competitions to training with elite skaters at the Olympic Ice Center, Quinn offers an inspiring look at the dedication and passion required to excel in speed skating. You are going to learn about: - Quinn's Transition from Hockey to Speed Skating - Quinn's Training Regimen in Milwaukee and at the Olympic Ice Center - Pursuing Excellence in a Demanding Sport Thank you to our partners: Huse Culinary Alliance Sports Marketing Check out these great clips from the show: 01:20 Guest Introduction: Quinn Derheimer, Speed Skater 02:57 Quinn's Journey into Speed Skating 04:13 Training and Competing Internationally 08:21 Life as a Junior Speed Skater 17:43 Balancing School and Skating 24:08 Wednesday Training Routine 24:34 Motivation and Mindset 25:14 Balancing Parental Support and Personal Drive 25:36 Overcoming Injuries and Challenges 26:50 The Path to the Olympics 27:54 Trials and Competitions 33:01 Travel Experiences and Cultural Insights 34:59 Family Support and Sacrifices 36:34 Future Aspirations and Reflections 41:29 Advice for Aspiring Athletes and Parents Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.