2016
Olympic Games Feature Coverage
row2k Starting Five: Kate Bertko"Bravery is not the same thing as fearlessness. I think it is likely the opposite. In my view, it is knowing exactly how challenging or painful the future will be and taking that first step. It is actively facing your fears." » more
row2k Starting Five: Devery Karz"Rowing was definitely not a love at first stroke sport for me. It was a sport that constantly challenged me every single day, but at the same time even at my lowest points it never crossed my mind to stop." » more
row2k Starting Five: Tracy Eisser"On the first day of practice in college we had to run down to the boathouse from campus (which is about 3 miles) I just remember thinking 'I hope we don't have to do this every day'." » more
Meghan Musnicki - Four Years Later"My advice for first time Olympians is the same advice I am giving myself; enjoy the moment. Appreciate where you are and what you are doing. It's pretty exceptional." » more
Megan Kalmoe - Four (Make that Eight) Years Later"Being an Olympic competitor changes you. I don't think it's the same for everyone, but attending one or more Games definitely offers you the opportunity to grow as an athlete and as a global citizen, and gives you some perspective on the role of the Games in human culture." » more
row2k Starting Five: Katelin Snyder"My dad and I were sifting through the sports my high school offered and when I pointed to rowing he said "no way, you can't row, it would be way too hard for you and you'd quit"--so I IMMEDIATELY decided to go out for the team." » more
row2k Starting Five: Lauren Schmetterling"In high school I ended up rowing for Moorestown Rowing Club for four years. We erged out of a teammate's garage in the winter, and the boats were kept outside all year, inside a barbed wire fence." » more
row2k Starting Five: Mike DiSanto"One of the first practices my first spring was a 2k. I remember everyone being incredibly nervous, but as a total rookie, I had no idea what all the fuss was about. Ignorance is bliss!" » more
row2k Starting Five: Seth Weil"Seek experiences and ask questions. Go to ID camps, attend and race regattas you have no business being at -- put yourself into the arena and do your best. It's simply the fastest way to learn what is important and what is irrelevant." » more
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