The Craft of Memory Podcast Memory Techniques w/ Tenuun Tamir (2023 World Memory Champion)
Jul 14, 2024
Tenuun Tamir, the 2023 World Memory Champion and a Mongolian memory athlete, shares her incredible journey in memory sports, having discovered her passion at just 14. She discusses her rigorous training, emphasizing traditional techniques like the PAO system and the use of memory palaces. Tenuun elaborates on how personal hobbies, such as K-pop dance and travel photography, fuel her creativity. She also reflects on her competition experiences, highlighting the importance of practice and balance between memory sports and academic pursuits.
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How She Began Memory Sports
- Tenun discovered memory training at 14 after seeing a summer course ad and instantly wanted to compete.
- She loved the structured, puzzle-like nature of memorizing numbers and cards which drew her into the sport.
Hobbies Beyond Memory
- Tinun dances K-pop, takes photos with her iPhone, and reads novels like Call Me By Your Name.
- She uses these hobbies to relax and enjoys traveling and capturing scenes when she can.
Practice Like The Competition
- Train with physical cards and printed sheets if you compete in classic (WMC) formats.
- Practice in the environment you'll perform in and build focus despite household noise rather than relying on group sessions.
