Martina Moravcova: Five Olympiads and Becoming a Dominant Swimmer | Shozda Show #001

Martina Moravcova is one of 14 swimmers to have ever competed in 5 separate Olympic games. 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008. If you feel encouraged to support this podcast, please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda

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Martina's Website: http://www.martinamoravcova.com/english/en_home.html
Martina's Wiki Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martina_Moravcov%C3%A1

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OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
1:29 - Growth over 5 Olympics
3:55 - Motivation for 20 year career
6:16 - Making a living as a pro
9:33 - Intro to swimming
14:18 - Training journals
18:53 - Communist Czechoslovakia
20:55 - Moving to USA
22:50 - Stages of progression
26:00 - College swimming at SMU
37:38 - Defining a good training partner
42:45 - Parenting an athlete
47:17 - Retiring from swimming
52:38 - Advise for athletes

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