Episode 32: Jeemin Ha - Legendary

Send us Fan MailIn Part 1 of this episode, we sit down with South Korean sailing legend Jeemin Ha, a 5-time Olympian, 3-time Asian Games Gold Medalist, and 7th-place finisher at the Tokyo Olympics.Jeemin takes us back to where it all began—from falling in love with wind-powered sailing at age 12 to navigating a 25-year career at the highest level of sport. He opens up about the evolving mindset required across five Olympic cycles, how he broke through the daunting "technical wall" in his early 20s, and the mental resilience it took to overcome years of debilitating back injuries.Plus, Jeemin shares what keeps his passion alive as he embarks on his campaign for a historic sixth Olympic Games at LA 2028.In this episode, we cover:How Jeemin got his start in sailing and why the sport pulled him in.The shift in mindset from his first Olympics in Beijing to his best finish in Tokyo.Overcoming technical plateaus and managing long-term physical adversity.His decision to campaign for LA 2028.Tune in next week for Part 2, where we discuss Jeemin's role as a mentor to the next generation of Asian sailors!