Russ Winger and Kara Winger
Recorded
November 1, 2019
39:54 minutes
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Id:
ddb002541
Description
Kara Winger (33) and her husband Russ Winger (35) share their experiences as professional athletes. They reflect on the training, the travel, and the community that come with professional sports. Kara also reflects on her legacy as a member of the Olympic community.Subject Log / Time Code
RW reflects on KW's work ethic. KW offers context on the origins of her commitment to sports, including moving a lot as a child. "I found most of my identity in sports," she says.*
RW and KW on experiences with strangers while on travel.
RW was a shot putter and discus thrower. He shares his memory of life on the road as an athlete.
Once, after a long trip, RW threw a long distance. He tells the story of that day.
RW and KW continue to reflect on travel, with some focus on connections with fellow athletes from other countries/cultures.*
RW describes his mother as his primary support during his career. He and KW also reflect on the importance of supportive community in professional sports.
KW and RW reflect on lessons learned from injuries.
KW on what she would tell her younger self--"Relax."
KW reflects on how she things of her legacy as a javelin thrower and in the larger olympics.
Participants
- Russ Winger
- Kara Winger