Why choose between summer and winter Paralympics....When you can go to both! Dani Aravich

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Countdown to Cortina

Matt C Smith

19 episodes

4 days ago

Countdown to Cortina is a weekly podcast leading up to the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics. The goal of the podcast is to educate, entertain and inspire people through the stories and values that sports promote; fairness, respect, courage and unity. Hosted & created by internationally acclaimed presenter, entrepreneur and soon to become Milano-Cortina Olympian Matt C Smith. The series features interviews with past and present Olympic & Paralympic legends, cult heroes, and hopefuls.

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Why choose between summer and winter Paralympics....When you can go to both! Dani Aravich

Countdown to Cortina

55 minutes 50 seconds

4 months ago

Why choose between summer and winter Paralympics....When you can go to both! Dani Aravich

In this episode, Dani shares her unique journey as a Paralympian from from discovering that there is actually a category for her disability, to then competing in not 1 but 2 Paralympics. She offers valuable advice for first-time Olympians, highlights the complexities of classification in para sports, and emphasises the need for inclusivity and understanding in the athletic community. Dani's insights into the mindset of athletes and the realities of competing at the highest level provide a compelling look into the world of Paralympic sports.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:48 Training and Preparation for the Games

04:27 Understanding Classification in Para Sports

40:07 The Path to Cross-Country Skiing and Competing

46:48 Balancing Dual Disciplines in Sports

51:37 Team USA's Unified Approach to Sports

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