EPISODE · Jul 29, 2021 · 20 MIN
Ep #92: Olympics Edition: Are athletes *actually* competing *for* their countries?
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Inspired by golfer Rory McIlroy saying “I am not a very patriotic guy” and “I want to represent the game of golf more than anything else,” Ellen Hyslop and guest host Vanessa Sanchez ask the question: what are athletes actually representing at the Olympics? Is it their country, or their sport, or their families, or themselves? And as fans, what or who are we really cheering for? Thanks to Olive and June for sponsoring today's episode. Head over to oliveandjune.com and use code TheGIST for 20% off today.Show notes: Article: Rory McIlory isn’t hiding his Olympics reluctanceMore on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodTwitter: @thegistpodEmail: [email protected] IG: @thegistca @thegistusa
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Inspired by golfer Rory McIlroy saying “I am not a very patriotic guy” and “I want to represent the game of golf more than anything else,” Ellen Hyslop and guest host Vanessa Sanchez ask the question: what are athletes actually representing at the Olympics? Is it their country, or their sport, or their families, or themselves? And as fans, what or who are we really cheering for? Thanks to Olive and June for sponsoring today's episode. Head over to oliveandjune.com and use code TheGIST for 20% off today.Show notes: Article: Rory McIlory isn’t hiding his Olympics reluctanceMore on The GIST: Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepodTwitter: @thegistpodEmail: [email protected] IG: @thegistca @thegistusa
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Ep #92: Olympics Edition: Are athletes *actually* competing *for* their countries?
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