20. Rory Kelly: Growth of Skimo, USOPC Work, and Olympic Qualifying Process

01/12/2025 1h 12min Temporada 1 Episodio 20
20. Rory Kelly: Growth of Skimo, USOPC Work, and Olympic Qualifying Process

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What does it really take to bring a grassroots mountain sport onto the world’s biggest stage and advocate for the athletes behind it?In this episode of Skimo Gold, Travis Macy and Cam Smith sit down with skimo racer, engineer, and Athlete Advisory Council liaison Rory Kelly for a candid look at the rise of ski mountaineering in the U.S. Rory shares how he found the sport later than most, climbed his way onto the national team, and ultimately became the bridge between Team USA athletes and the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee.From navigating the growing pains of skimo as a new Olympic discipline to pushing for better athlete support, Rory offers an honest, inside look at the challenges and opportunities shaping the sport’s future.If you’re an athlete, a skimo diehard, or someone who loves behind-the-scenes Olympic stories, this conversation brings the humor, heart, and hard truths of a sport on the rise.Let's go!- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Thanks to our sponsor CAMP Subscribe to our YouTube channel Learn more about Travis Macy and Cam Smith Follow along with Skimo Gold and the Travis Macy Show Skimo Gold is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.

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