The Craft of Memory Podcast
The Value of Memory Competitions w/ Grace Smith | Episode 2
Nov 15, 2021
Grace Smith, silver medalist at the 2021 US Memory Championship, discusses her experience in memory sports, mnemonic techniques for Random Words and Cards, and gives advice to aspiring memory athletes. They also talk about their high school memory team, managing nerves in competitions, their card system, memory techniques, and competition preparation.
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Quick takeaways
- Grace Smith's journey into memory sports was sparked by a memory game introduced by her gifted teacher in high school, leading to remarkable performances in memory competitions.
- The 2021 US Memory Championship stood out for Grace Smith due to its unique location, younger participants, and the enjoyment she gets from interacting with fellow memory athletes on stage, highlighting the need for more young women to participate in memory sports.
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Getting Started with Memory Sports
Grace Smith shares how she got into memory sports and her experiences as a memory athlete. In high school, her gifted teacher introduced her to a memory game, which she excelled at. This led her to participate in a memory competition where she performed remarkably well. She continued competing in memory sports throughout high school and decided to compete as an individual in the 2021 US Memory Championship. Grace also discusses the impact of Nelson Dellis and John Graham, who have inspired and mentored her in her memory sports journey.
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