Category: Press
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Now an Olympian, Alec Yoder silencing critics.
IndyStar During a bumpy, painful and costly trek to the Tokyo Olympics, Alec Yoder heard many voices. He listened to one. It was his coach, Gene Watson. Not critics who hate Yoder’s celebratory outbursts, skeptics who call him a choker or USA Gymnastics leaders who omit him from national teams. Instead, he said, Watson’s voice is…
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Analytical mind pushes Colin Duffy to Olympic heights
AP Climbing takes stamina and strength, from fingers to toes and everything in between. The physical side is only half of the equation. Solving a rock wall also requires mental acuity, an ability to identify the best route not only to the top, but prevent getting stuck. Colin Duffy’s mind is a perfect fit. Mathematically…
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Daryl Homer on Fencing, Nerves and Confidence (GQ)
For the latest episode of Smarter Better Faster Stronger, Homer talked to GQ about what fencing taught him about not falling for the tricks your nerves play on you. For both the transcript and interview, check it out here!
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Brooke Raboutou Born to make Climbing History At Olympic Games
Article Courtesy of Team USA Brooke Raboutou recently posted a highlight reel to her Instagram account of some of her favorite moves from two recent world cup climbing competitions in Salt Lake City, Utah. The average person looking at the walls Raboutou climbs would see just a few odd shapes with no discernible way for…
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Daryl Homer and Roderick Townsend for Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren unveiled the Opening Ceremonies uniforms with ambassadors Daryl Homer and Roderick Townsend. Check out photos below.
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