Jenny Casson and Jill Moffatt - Chasing Olympic Dreams and the Realities of High-Level Athletic Performance

Jill Moffatt and Jenny Casson didn’t dream of becoming Canadian Olympic rowers. In fact, neither actually started the sport until they were a little older, but discovered quickly they both had an innate talent for the sport. 

This talent, coupled with their chemistry and work ethic, landed them a spot at the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games and they’re currently in the process of trying to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. 

It all seems like a fairy tale, right? Start a sport later in life and still land at the Olympics?! Amazing? Yes. Fairy tale? Not always.

Today, Sara, Jenny, and Jill have a wide-reaching and powerful conversation about the pros and cons of being a high-level athlete, including:

• How they complement each other as a pair 
• Dealing with the pressure that their spot in the boat is never guaranteed
• Approaching mandatory weigh-ins during race season 
• Tracking their cycles for performance
• Handling their inevitable personality differences on and off the water

Jenny and Jill also candidly address the toxic culture and predatory behavior that existed just a few years ago on their team, along with the organization that was complicit in this behavior. 

The personal damage and erosion of trust were and are devastating for both, but Jenny and Jill remain vocal advocates for providing support, education, and advice on spotting, addressing, and changing predatory behavior.

No doubt, this is a duo we look forward to watching in Paris. Best of luck to Jenny and Jill!

IG: @jillmoffatt (jillmoffatt8@gmail.com)

IG: @jenny_joan_casson (jjcasson@gmail.com)

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