Erika Fiedler - Canadian National Pole Vaulter - Episode #107 The Athletes Podcast

Episode #107 of The Athletes Podcast features Erika Fiedler. A Canadian pole vaulter who is looking to represent our nation in the upcoming Olympics in 2024. She won gold in the Silverston Invitational, silver at the Inferno Track and Field Festival, and medaled in many other events. We had a great conversation with her this week and hope you all enjoy episode #107 of The Athletes Podcast.

What we talk about:

1:30 Who is Erika Fiedler 
3:15: Pole vaulting & the specifics of the sport
4:00: What's required in pole vaulting
8:30 How Erika chose what school to attend 
12:20: What are heights/scores you aim to reach when pole vaulting 
14:50: Erika talks about her mentality in the sport 
18:45: Erika's day-to-day schedule working full time and competing 
21:15: Applying academic knowledge to the sport 
22:40: Integral parts that Erika has learned over the years
24:00: The key workouts/techniques to pole vaulting 
25:40: Erika’s long term goals 
27:45: Her biggest piece of advice to the next generation of athletes


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