EPISODE · May 10, 2023 · 52 MIN
Four-Time Olympic Athlete Georgia Simmerling (Part 1): Injuries, Winning Bronze, and Work Ethic
from Afternoon Snack · host Meredith Root and Alex Parker
Georgia Simmerling is a Bronze Olympic medalist and a 4-time Olympic Athlete. Georgia was the first Canadian athlete to ever compete in a different sport in three different Olympic Games; Alpine Skiing in Vancouver 2010, Ski Cross in Sochi 2014, and Team Pursuit Cycling in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020. She remains Canada's only 3-time multi-sport Olympian, and she takes Alex and Meredith through her journey. She created a female-powered sports agency called AG Sports, where she aims to generate positive change and equity in the sports landscape. In Part 1, Georgia shares her story of injury, recovery, change, growth, loss, and unwavering determination. — How Alex and Meredith met Georgia — Georgia's Olympic Career — Dealing with Injury: Broken Neck, Broken Back, Broken Legs, Concussions, Shattered Wrist, and a Nearly Torn Tongue — Winter Olympics and Summer Olympics — Support Systems & Healing: Fiancée Stephanie Labbé's Impact — Exploring Different Sports — Self-Determination and Athleticism — Creating AG Sports — Working with project8 as Director of Global Partnerships — Female Representation in Sports Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Follow Georgia Simmerling on IG Learn about Georgia's Olympic Career Read About Georgia's Story ──────────────────────────── Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services Learn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG! Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Georgia Simmerling is a Bronze Olympic medalist and a 4-time Olympic Athlete. Georgia was the first Canadian athlete to ever compete in a different sport in three different Olympic Games; Alpine Skiing in Vancouver 2010, Ski Cross in Sochi 2014, and Team Pursuit Cycling in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020. She remains Canada's only 3-time multi-sport Olympian, and she takes Alex and Meredith through her journey. She created a female-powered sports agency called AG Sports, where she aims to generate positive change and equity in the sports landscape. In Part 1, Georgia shares her story of injury, recovery, change, growth, loss, and unwavering determination. — How Alex and Meredith met Georgia — Georgia's Olympic Career — Dealing with Injury: Broken Neck, Broken Back, Broken Legs, Concussions, Shattered Wrist, and a Nearly Torn Tongue — Winter Olympics and Summer Olympics — Support Systems & Healing: Fiancée Stephanie Labbé's Impact — Exploring Different Sports — Self-Determination and Athleticism — Creating AG Sports — Working with project8 as Director of Global Partnerships — Female Representation in Sports Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Follow Georgia Simmerling on IG Learn about Georgia's Olympic Career Read About Georgia's Story ──────────────────────────── Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services Learn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG! Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Four-Time Olympic Athlete Georgia Simmerling (Part 1): Injuries, Winning Bronze, and Work Ethic
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