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Simple Questions Podcast

What Does It Take To Be An Olympian?

Oct 5, 2021
51:20

Episode 8 titled "What Does It Take To Be An Olympian?", has two-time Olympian, Mason Finley, discuss how he prepares to compete.

Episode Summary:

This episode of the Simple Questions Podcast features a discussion with Mason Finley, offering a window into the training regiment of an Olympian. Mason has competed in discus in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games & the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

Mason has achieved success at every level of competition for discus. A two-time gold medalist at the Pan-American Junior Athletics Championship, an All-American in shot put & discus at the University of Kansas, a bronze medalist at the 2017 World Championship, and a gold medalist in the 2020 Olympic Trials.

Listen as Mason shares his experiences from his successful athletic career. Fundamental topics such as time investment, types of training, and overcoming injuries write. Mason teaches us the level of devotion and talent it takes to become an Olympian.

In this episode we discuss:

  • 00:00 - Wildfire by MAD LiBBY (Apple Music)
  • 01:24 - Introducing Mason Finley
  • 04:15 - Journey from Childhood to the Olympics
  • 06:00 - Ready for the Olympics
  • 08:40 - Pressure on the Big Stage
  • 09:50 - Events Leading up
  • 11:01 - General Training
  • 15:46 - Stretching
  • 16:46 - Plyometrics
  • 19:29 - Optimizing to Compete
  • 21:59 - Injuries
  • 31:53 - Mental Preparation
  • 36:23 - Sacrifices?
  • 37:45 - Diet
  • 42:12 - Travel Obstacles
  • 45:51 - Advice for Others
  • 50:00 - Closing Remarks

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