What It Takes to Get Into the Olympics | Steven Gagnon

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8/6/2021

What It Takes to Get Into the Olympics | Steven Gagnon | Element Media Group | Sports

a What It Takes to Get Into the Olympics by Steven Gagnon | Aug 6, 2021 | Sports, Steven Gagnon

The Tokyo Olympics are in full swing, which means there’s one question on everyone’s mind: what does it take to get into the Olympics? Everyone knows that it must take grit, determination, and talent, but what else? Most Olympic athletes have dedicated their entire lives to participating in the Olympics. It took years of work, countless hours listening to coaches, and a dedicated team planning every step of the way. But for many, those ideas still sound somewhat abstract. Basic Requirements Let’s start with the most apparent requirements; talent and the willingness to keep on practicing. Not all athletes start out knowing how to play their sport of choice – or immediately excelling at it. However, Olympic athletes are at the top of their game, and thus more often than not, they start with a higher level of raw talent. This is okay – great even. They are also willing to https://stevengagnonelementmediagroup.org/what-it-takes-to-get-into-the-olympics/

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