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Listen "031: Kara Kohler | Three-time Olympian, 2012 Bronze Medalist, & college walk-on"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode we have 3-time Olympian and 2012 bronze medalist, Kara Kohler, fresh off a 5th place finish in the Women’s Single at the Paris Olympics, and former college walk-on who didn’t start rowing until she entered college!
Kara and I talk about…
The value of being a competitive swimmer in high school and developing athletic diversity before beginning her rowing career in college at Cal
Winning a bronze medal at the Olympics less than three years into her rowing journey, then returning to Cal and winning a national championship in the Varsity 8+
Managing the ups and downs of four Olympic cycles, including her return to the Olympics in 2021 after not making the 2016 team
Follow Kara on Instagram at @kara_merica_bear and reach out to her if you have any questions about her incredible journey!
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Learn about our Coaching for Rowers
Row Faster with the Erg First, Row Second Online Course
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Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming!
Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com
Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!
Kara and I talk about…
The value of being a competitive swimmer in high school and developing athletic diversity before beginning her rowing career in college at Cal
Winning a bronze medal at the Olympics less than three years into her rowing journey, then returning to Cal and winning a national championship in the Varsity 8+
Managing the ups and downs of four Olympic cycles, including her return to the Olympics in 2021 after not making the 2016 team
Follow Kara on Instagram at @kara_merica_bear and reach out to her if you have any questions about her incredible journey!
Evolve your Training with our Free Newsletter
Learn about our Coaching for Rowers
Row Faster with the Erg First, Row Second Online Course
Follow ATT on Instagram: At The Thousand
Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming!
Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com
Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!
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