Read Caryn's 2004 Starting 5 here.
1. How have you prepared differently for this quadrennial than previous cycles?
As a more experienced member of the team this quadrennium I have tried to be more of a leader and to help my teammates know what to expect from the Olympics, just the way my older teammates did for me 4 years ago.
2. Did anything completely unexpected happen, or do you have any memorable or unusual stories from your previous Olympiad?
One of my boatmates swore on live national television when the reporter informed her that we had broken the world record.
3. Any/Most important advice for first time Olympians?
Remember it's just like the World Championships - the same people doing the same thing - but with more flags.
4. What was your state of mind like sitting in the starting block of your first Olympic race?
Reckless abandon. (We liked to get off the blocks quickly back then.)
5. What's different this time around/what will you do differently at this Olympics?
We will row a smarter race this time around. We've learned how to hang tough and really push the second 1000m.
6. Do you feel older/better/wiser/stronger/other?
Definitely all of the above. And also more focused and centered. All those things are going to help me perform my best come race day.
7. Does the phrase "the Olympics" ring differently the next time around?
No. Each Olympics is unique, so it's new every time.
8. As far as regattas go, comparing the olympics to different races (worlds, lucerne), is it a better or different regatta, or just higher stakes?
As far as I'm concerned it's exactly the same, but with more flags (see above).
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