Reflections & Wisdom From A Four Time Olympian with Devon Kershaw

Who are the sports icons that you look up to?

Today, I’m talking to legendary Canadian cross country skier and 4 time Olympain, Devon Kershaw. In addition to his inspiring Olympic appearances,  2011, Devon placed 2nd overall in the World Cup and was also the World Champion at the World Ski Championships in the men’s team sprint alongside his teammate Alex.  While these are just highlights from Devon’s outstanding cross country skiing career, his insights and wisdom are invaluable for today’s top athletes.

Qualifying for the Olympics is a goal for most elite athletes. However, not many of us talk about the mixed emotions that come from achieving our highest goal. The contrast of riding the high after qualifying for the Olympics and then emotionally crashing after competition is over is an experience that not many athletes are prepared for.

Tune in and listen to episode 1 of season 2 of Unspoken Bravery. Devon and I talk about the rollercoaster of emotions that come with competing at the Olympics, the pivotal moments in his career that changed his mindset about the sport, what has helped him throughout his athlete evolution, what helped him be successful, and so much more.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Devon’s reflection on his 4 time Olympic experience (5:00)
• A common denominator among elite athlete experiences (24:32)
• What has been helpful for Devon throughout his athlete evolution (36:38)
• The importance of authenticity for athletes (47:41)
• What Devon believes contributed to the success of his career (58:22)

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