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Ever wondered what it takes to win a gold medal at the Olympics? Our guest today is the first American to win an Olympic BMX Gold. Phenomenal, right.
Today we're diving into his life and his journey that started with his introduction to the sport of BMX. To the mistakes that cost him his first shot at an Olympic medal. To when Connor went on to win the Gold in the next Olympics in 2016. Connor wanted to repeat as Olympic gold medalist, but he suffered a devastating crash at Tokyo Olympics 2020 that led to his retirement from competitive BMX riding. Now, he has become an acclaimed motivational keynote speaker and peak-performance strategist. Quite a ride isn't it? I assure you it is.
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Orest is a 69 year old blogger at https://www.thestandard.academy , internet marketer, standup comedian and former periodontal regenerative surgeon that lives, in his new found home, Las Vegas, NV with his wife. They are empty nesters with two children who are college graduates and employed.
Connor Fields, Olympic BMX gold-medalist Connor opens the curtains to a rarely seen experience of what it takes to win sport's greatest prize and overcome adversity.
While he won Gold in 2016 in Rio, his 2021 crash in Tokyo is on record as the worst summer Olympic injury in 2 decades. Yet, despite this near death experience and disappointment, Connor is now on a journey of recovery and self-discovery that he openly shares.
Listeners see behind the usually closed doors of the route to Olympic gold medal and enjoy a roller coaster of emotions while learning skills to improve performance in business, relationships, and life.
From "choking" at the 2012 Olympics to winning the Gold in 2016 - what changed
Connor was the first American to win an Olympic BMX Gold. He also represented the United States at the London 2012 Summer Olympics, coming in seventh overall.
During the semifinals of the postponed Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics BMX event, Connor crashed with a fellow racer and suffered brain shearing and bleeding, a broken rib, a collapsed lung, and needed intubation to breathe. His competitive nature helped him confront months of recovery and therapy after which Connor chose not to return to competitive sports. Instead, he has now decided to share with others his passion for overcoming adversity and achieving success.
He is a much sought after motivational speaker
Connor can be reached at www.connorfields.com
A bit about me (Dr. Orest Komarnyckyj):
Dr. Orest Komarnyckyj enjoyed a prestigious career as a periodontal regenerative surgeon moving to a new passion in June 2018. He retired after a 33-year career to pursue new passions. At 69 Dr. Orest has taken on a new role as an Interviewer, Podcaster and government-certified Old Guy. He streams from his new home in Las Vegas, NV. He lives with his wife of 29 years, Oksana. His status as an empty-nesters with two out of college-employed children has left him with time and energy to share decades of successes, failures, and wisdom.
Orest's most recent venture are in coaching men to help them create kick ass lives. Get his free digital magazine with life hacks to create the life you imagine for yourself: https://www.thestandard.academy/magazine