1 in the world. The entire year of the London buildup, I was unhappy. She placed third in the under 23 women race. I have a hard time speaking up in big groups—like more than one person. It’s a totally different approach than I used to have toward training. August 13, 2012 at 9:31 PM Le lendemain, les triathlètes avaient rendez-vous à Cancun (MEX), haut lieu du triathlon local, qui a longtemps accueilli des manches de Coupe du monde ITU. AUS. Naissance 26 mai 1989 . Her super enthusiastic, positive energy was really what I needed to re-instill my love for triathlon. But with my family I’m completely different! LONDON—On the morning after the worst day of her young life, Paula Findlay awoke to the usual craving: She felt like going for a run. I’ve become a different athlete. I’m stronger in a lot of different ways. However, it’s important to remember to enjoy the journey, find happiness in the process of achieving my goals and embrace the challenges. I really hope to see you on next olympics (Brazil 2016) maybe it's too soon to even mention it BUT I trust you :) Cheer up and as you said "Life goes on". I was ready to quit triathlon because of the constant injuries I had. Canadian Olympian and Professional Triathlete. I’m very stubborn, very organized and want everything done my way. Join Outside+ to get Triathlete magazine, access to exclusive content, 1,000s of training plans, and more. On the outside it looked like I was this superstar triathlete who was going to podium in London. London 2012: Simon Whitfield slams Paula Findlay’s former coach, Triathlon Canada. saddest thing i've seen all week. A year of injury has changed that. That was a cool exercise and now I’ve mapped out a big chart with my goals. The last few years, I didn’t think I could win a big race again. It was the British Lucy Hall who started the race in front with a powerful swim. It’s also cool to have the same name as Paula Newby-Fraser and Paula Radcliffe. CP. “I do feel like this year off of racing has helped me get healthy and be actually fitter than I have in a long time so I am excited for the opportunity to race in Daytona. Whatever happens at the iconic motorsport venue, just going into a race 100% healthy is something Paula is relishing. “And although I didn’t ever quit the sport, I was kind of injured, having not great results, my body changed a lot. Often it’s hard for an athlete to put all their trust in a new coach, but because I was at such a low I was willing to put all my eggs in one basket. Focus Daytona Unbreakable: Findlay heads for Daytona with ‘unfinished business’. 36 notes. But there is a history of Canadian athletes with red hair who have done well, like Sam McGlone and Sarah-Anne Brault, so that’s a cool thing. But I’m back to the point where I believe I can win. On September 9, 2009, Findlay competed at the Dextro Energy Triathlon - ITU World Championship Grand Final in Gold Coast, Australia. 4 Paula Findlay (CAN) 4 :14 :07. For Edmonton's Paula Findlay, a medal contender at the 2012 London Games in the triathlon event, her moment had arrived. When Sheila heard she and her husband Max would actually be there in person to watch their daughter for the Opening Ceremony, she just started bawling. A hip injury made training difficult leading up to the London 2012 Summer Olympics, and she had a heartbreaking last-place finish in the triathlon (an event the Edmonton native had hoped to win). Eric has seen Paula’s struggles close up, and has the ultimate respect for how she has come through them. Follow. Sun., Aug. 5, 2012 timer 5 min. But I was not in a position that whole year to execute that race in August. All these cool things were happening—Proctor & Gamble was one of my sponsors, I was on a General Mills cereal box and the Olympic committee was using my name and face as one of their targeted athletes to medal. TMC spoke to Findlay about her expectations of this year. "I never imagined I would get tickets for this," she told me wiping away her tears. SWE. I'm sure about it. But who has the mental capacity to deal with little setbacks in the race and push through pain to be able to win? Appearing in the PTO’s ‘Unbreakable’ documentary series, which shines a light on the lives of elite stars ahead of the big showdown at CHALLENGEDAYTONA®, she was brutally honest about the thoughts whirling around her mind. Athlètes associés. Participation aux Jeux 2012. Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press, CP. THAT TRIATHLON LIFE is the official channel for Eric Lagerstrom and Paula Findlay. CAN. O 0. Those tiny things keep me motivated sometimes! Watching Paula’s win over the weekend was particularly meaningful for me. “I think definitely I’m not unbreakable, in fact I’m fairly breakable in terms of my body. Paula Findlay grandit à Edmonton, elle est une enfant active et pratique la danse … Looking out for yourself as No. Paula Findlay has iron-deficiency anemia, a diagnosis that has wiped out her hopes of finishing a hellish year on a high note at the triathlon world championships in New Zealand next month. Paula Findlay Grapples With Important Decisions After Tearful Triathlon . Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press, CP. Paula, now 31, had shown spectacular promise in her early days, and went to the London 2012 Olympics as a live medal chance. tangbot. [Canadian Olympic gold and silver medalist] Simon Whitfield’s friendship is really important to me. You have to be a little self-centered to be a high-level athlete, I think. I didn’t love it anymore. He’s super smart and resourceful and he’s been through everything as an athlete himself. She represented Canada at the London 2012 Olympic games, and it currently aiming at qualifying for Rio 2016. A 0. “Just because I feel better than I have in the last five years and I’ve had a more consistent year of running than I’ve ever had. Get access to more than 30 brands, premium video, exclusive content, events, mapping, and more. Simon Whitfield Comes To Defence Of Teammate Paula Findlay At London Games. YOU ARE THE BEST PAULA FINDLAY AND YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE SO MUCH MORE OPORTUNITIES TO SHOW WHO YOU REALLY ARE! Create a personalized feed and bookmark your favorites. 5 Skye Moech (USA) 4 :14 :24. “I was just kind of like, turning into an adult and it was like a rough eight years or so of transition.”. While it did provide some reason for that awful day, the pain of London is something she still remembers. Paula Findlay will learn someday that you run a race for yourself only, not while bearing the weight of the world. Bothered by a hip injury for the rest of the season, she battled back to make her Olympic debut at London 2012 where she fought through pain to courageously finish the race. May 29, 2015 Holly Bennett Success was swift for Canadian Paula Findlay. Erin DENSHAM. In the life of a high-performance Canadian athlete there is a small window, usually once every four years at the Olympics, when the spotlight shines down and the eyes of … Paula won the junior and senior national championships in 2008. Instead of battling for a spot on the podium she finished 52nd, and last. “I almost look at it like two phases. That’s what I had to believe I could do, because I did have that potential—I had shown that. I often get caught up in being a perfectionist, striving to achieve big goals and having an idea of what the ultimate happiness would look like. The past year has been a hard one for Paula Findlay. To say 000 dollars. Injuries continued to plague Findlay through summer 2014; then, in a last ditch effort to get back on track, she moved to Boulder, Colo., to work with coach Siri Lindley. But a lot of it does come down to the mind and who’s the strongest in their head, on the day. 6 notes . Findlay aims to again represent Canada at the 2016 Rio Olympics, but her initial goal is to put together a consistent, injury-free 2015 season. It just happened. Paula Findlay felt like a million dollars on Sunday, although it would be more accurate, 100. I don’t regret finishing.”. Canada’s Paula Findlay finished a disappointing 52nd-place at the 2012 London Olympics. That’s hard to live with and I really acknowledge and appreciate that. “I was probably injured, I was trying to decide between career paths, if I wanted to like go back to school or continue in the sport. Findlay was born in Edmonton, Alberta. I think deep down somewhere she has unfinished business.”. I’d sort of been through a lot.”. I do have ambitions outside of triathlon. “Like leading into the London Olympics I was quite injured and unhealthy, and I kind of kept it to myself and pretended everything was fine. It was a huge mental struggle to get out every day and train. After a coaching change and knee surgery, the 2012 Olympian plans to do everything in her power to make her second Olympic team. I’m smarter and I know my body better. I’m pretty shy when I meet new people. The Canadian star, currently #19 in the PTO World Rankings, had been beaten down by a mix of injury and failing to live up to the expectations of her early career as a short-course prodigy. That’s what I think is the biggest part of it. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our websiteGot it! By Brendan Kennedy Sports Reporter. On pourrait avoir une longue discussion sur la justesse du choix de Simon pour les JO 2012. 1 is not a good quality to have for everything, but it is important to be the best athlete you can be. “But I’ve got a lot better at kind of sharing my story and I think that’s why people have continued to follow me, and follow Eric (Lagerstrom, Paula’s partner) and I – we are very honest about the struggles that we face, and also the highs that we go through. I would love to go into Rio with the same hype, but also be healthy enough and be in a good position to medal and be able to enjoy it all a little more. USA. Sarah GROFF. I wanted to go to med school and be a doctor and have a family. Paula Findlay wasn’t happy with the way her 2015 season ended, but she’s determined to make it to the start line in Rio this August. Findlay then started the 2011 season with three straight WTS victories in Sydney, Madrid and Kitzbuehel. 1 world ranking and a spot on the Canadian Olympic team. Pays Canada. Lisa NORDEN. Paula Findlay on From the Olympics to Ironman. PROfile: Paula Findlay Findlay aims to again represent Canada at the Olympics, but her initial goal is to put together a consistent, injury-free 2015 season. Train smarter, race faster, and crush your tri goals. Paula, who had also battled a hip injury in the countdown to London, would go through many changes and emotions in the ensuing years. The quote is a good reminder to stay positive and find joy in the little things, every single day. It was a day though that for years after would define her, for the wrong reasons. SUI. isensearunner. I contacted Siri, and I could tell right away that she was the right choice. Maintenant, le Canada doit se con… Sheila Findlay's daughter, superstar Canadian triathlete Paula is competing at the Olympics for the first time. People say that having red hair makes you fiery or tough, but I don’t totally believe that. Partagez ceci ! Follow. It was a crushing blow for the then 23-year-old Canadian star who was carrying her country’s hopes of medaling at the Games, only to struggle with a hip injury that flared up at the worst possible time. World class triathlete Paula Findlay’s journey into the sport of triathlon began first as a swimmer which she been doing since she was 10 years old. Just lining up for the PTO 2020 Championship is something of an achievement for Paula Findlay, as five short years ago she wasn’t even sure she wanted to continue her triathlon journey. She shows up every day at the pool and is so excited to be there, and that makes me excited. “So, having a bad race is never fun but having it on that stage is even worse. “Five years ago I think I was a bit confused about whether I still wanted to do triathlon. Now I think I can approach it in a different way but still achieve the same level of success. B 0. “I’m curious I guess, more than anything, to see how I’ll do in Daytona. I believe I can qualify for the Olympics—maybe more than just Rio. April 11th. #olympics #london2012 #triathlon #paula findlay #inspirational. Accéder aux athlètes → Nicola SPIRIG. Paula Findlay. Paula at the time was just turned 21 and she was ranked No. In the life of a high-performance Canadian athlete there is a small window, usually once every four years at the Olympics, when the spotlight shines down and the eyes of a nation are squarely fixed on you. I forget I’m a redhead half the time because my hair is always wet and dark and pulled up. She refused to quit. She has this Olympic phase where she just rocketed to the top of the world and had everything you could possibly want in the sport. Receive exclusive PTO content in your mailbox, Unbreakable: Findlay heads for Daytona with ‘unfinished business’, © 2021 Professional Triathletes Organisation, Unbreakable: Holly wasn’t ready for it to be over, line up alongside more than 100 elite triathletes. The Relationship Between Age and Training Zones, Coaches Share the Worst Triathlon Advice They’ve Heard, Morgan Pearson Qualifies for Olympics with Blistering Run. “And I could see myself coming top five – I think that would be a really, really good race for me. Paula Findlay Heads To Olympics Under The Radar In early 2011, Canada's Paula Findlay looked like she would be the odds-on favorite to win the gold medal in London.
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