Podcast Summary
Joannie Rochette's cherished trophies: Olympic bronze medalist Joannie Rochette values and keeps her most meaningful trophies close, while the rest are stored. Her Olympic medal is kept at home, along with a few Worlds and Canadian Championships trophies and a unique artsy trophy.
Olympic bronze medalist and World silver medalist Joannie Rochette cherishes her most important trophies and keeps them close, while the rest are stored at her parents' place. She is an ambassador for the ISU World Figure Skating Championships coming up next week at the Bell Center in Montreal, which was originally scheduled for 2020 but was postponed due to Covid-19. The event will take place for the entire week and is a significant one for the busy Bell Center. Rochette's Olympic medal is kept in her drawer at home, and she also values a few trophies from Worlds and Canadian Championships, as well as a unique artsy trophy from Tom de la Ramee. Despite her impressive collection of trophies, she only keeps the most meaningful ones with her.
Figure Skating Championships 2023: 2023 World Figure Skating Championships in Montreal is a must-watch event featuring Canadian contenders and significant advancements in the sport
The 2023 World Figure Skating Championships in Montreal is an exciting event as it brings back athletes who missed competing in their home country four years ago. The Bell Center, an iconic building for skaters, will host the competition, and the athletes have significantly improved over the years due to better nutrition, conditions, and advancements in the sport. Figure skating has evolved, with young girls performing quadruple jumps, and even older athletes like Diena Estelato, 41, competing at a high level. Canadian athletes, such as Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier, are contenders for the podium. The experience of watching figure skating in person is different from on TV, and fans are encouraged to buy tickets and support the Canadian athletes. The retired figure skater, Joani Agashet, who was speaking in the conversation, acknowledged the improvements in the sport and the potential for her to return, despite being retired for about 10 years. Overall, the 2023 World Figure Skating Championships is a must-watch event for figure skating enthusiasts, showcasing the talent and advancements in the sport.
New opportunities after retirement: Retirement doesn't have to mean the end of pursuing new passions and goals. One can find joy in learning new skills and starting anew with a different identity, even if it's a long process.
Even after retiring from a long-standing career, it's still possible to pursue new passions and goals. In this conversation, we learned about an individual who, after stopping competitive skating in 2017, decided to become a doctor. He is currently in the eighth year of his ten-year journey to specialize in anesthesia. Although it's a long process, he finds joy in the day-by-day progress and the opportunity to start anew with a different identity. He shared that becoming a doctor requires a deep commitment to learning and mastering the art of administering anesthesia, which involves working with needles daily. Despite the challenges, he enjoys the experience and finds safety in being supervised and learning at his own pace. Overall, this conversation highlights the importance of embracing new opportunities and challenges in life, no matter the stage of your career or age.
Career Change, Late Entry: Perseverance and determination are crucial when starting a new career later in life, even with limited work experience and transferability of skills. The journey can be rewarding and lead to exciting new experiences.
Perseverance and determination are key, even when starting a new career later in life. As discussed, Giorgio Arashad, an Olympic figure skater, shared his experience of entering the medical field after retirement. He acknowledged the challenges of starting over with little work experience and the limited transferability of his Olympic experience. However, he emphasized the rewarding nature of the journey and the excitement of attending the World Figure Skating Championship in Montreal as an ambassador. For those interested in attending, tickets can be purchased through Venko on Google. The event promises to showcase high-level skating from athletes around the world, including the Japanese, Chinese, Americans, and Europeans. Overall, Giorgio's story highlights the importance of staying committed to goals, even when faced with obstacles, and the joy that can come from new experiences.