Isabelle Weidemann

This week, Kendra sits down with three-time Olympian and two-time gold medalist Isabelle Weidemann, fresh off her final Games. She reflects on finding her way into speed skating without ever really seeing sport as a clear path growing up, and what it looked like to stay in it when it wasn’t always accessible. What followed wasn’t a straight path, just years of showing up and slowly figuring it out. Looking back on these Games, she gets into the reality of it. Coming close in her individual races, leaning on her team, and working through a stretch that tested her in new ways. Now stepping away, Isabelle shares how her relationship with the sport has shifted, and what it feels like to move forward wanting a little more balance and a life that isn’t built only around results.What is it you love about winter? Is it the thrill, the beauty, the stillness? As Canadian’s winter is part of our DNA. The snowy season is something that unites from coast to coast. For The Love of Winter, is a podcast that celebrates Canada’s longest season.