Quote by Ryan Hall

I think the biggest thing was that I was putting pressure on myself leading up to Beijing. Now I am learning how to take that pressure off and seeing this as an incredible opportunity, but not like, 'I absolutely have to medal.'

I think the biggest thing was that I was putting pressure on

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects upon their change in perspective between two Olympic events. They admit that they used to put immense pressure on themselves prior to the Beijing Olympics. However, they have since learned to let go of this pressure and embrace the experience as a valuable opportunity. Rather than feeling obligated to win a medal, they have adopted a more open-minded approach, seeking to make the most of the unique experience that competing in the Olympics offers.

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By Ryan Hall

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