Podium Potpourri: Breaking Boundaries with Stanford and Canadian Star Taylor Ruck
Swimming World continues its collection of recognition of swimmers on the rostrum on the world’s largest stage.
Stanford star Taylor Ruck 4 instances Olympic Medalist for Canada. She swam within the relay, profitable two bronze medals at Rio 2016, adopted by two extra relay medal performances (silver and bronze) at Tokyo 2020. She additionally positioned sixth within the ladies’s 200m backstroke championship closing in Tokyo.
Taylor Ruck just lately claimed her second consecutive 200-yard freestyle victory on the NCAA Championships.
WHAT IS YOUR PREPARATION SONG BEFORE GOING BEHIND THE BLOCKS OR WHILE IN THE PREPARATION ROOM? WHAT IS THE SONG TALKING TO YOU?
I am reviewing my playlist in the identical order so there are a number of songs. Earlier than my race, I am going and stretch my legs for, like, 10 minutes. I begin with “seaside” music however then transfer on to faster-paced music like Diplo. It is positively in regards to the kick and bass simply earlier than the race.
WAS THERE ANY OTHER SPORT YOU DID WHEN YOU WERE A LITTLE? ARE THERE HIGHLIGHTS?
I’ve achieved summer time camps for basketball and soccer however nothing actually caught. Most of my time was spent swimming. I used to be slightly afraid of different issues like balls flying in my face, specifically swimming!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE AND/OR BOOK? FROM WHERE?
I just lately learn Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist and it was actually good. He was actually understanding. It is onerous to choose one, however that is the latest and it sticks. I used to learn it again and again, so that is my favourite proper now.
COMPARE YOURSELF TO A SUPERHERO—WHO AND WHY?
My favourite is Spider-Man as a result of he can fly calmly but in addition must be good to determine issues out. And it’s totally reasonable.
WHERE DO YOU STORE YOUR MEDALS?
To be sincere, I believe they’re in my dad’s locker proper now.
WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR MIND ON THE podium in TOKYO? HOW DID IT DIFFER FROM YOUR FIRST OLYMPIC Podium?
I used to be in a position to get extra once I was in Tokyo. And I actually loved seeing individuals I have not seen in a very long time due to COVID. I used to be coaching with my central group like 10 swimmers. It was nonetheless very particular to see the worldwide swimmers behind the masks and plastic screens within the mess halls.
It makes me so joyful to have everybody collectively. It was totally different from the sensation in Rio. I used to be younger on the time (I just lately turned 16) and every thing was so new and thrilling. In Tokyo, I can take time to just accept issues slightly extra.
CANADA RANKED FIFTH IN THE TOKYO OLYMPICS MEDALS WITH SIX MEDALS (1 GOLD, 3 SILVER AND 2 BRONZES). HOW DID IT FEEL TO SEE ALL OF THIS SUCCESS?
I like her a lot. It helps to provide everybody a way of invincibility not directly. It makes you suppose something is feasible, and that is actually thrilling. It was additionally nice to see Summer time (McIntosh) swimming so nice (at 14 years previous, she missed the rostrum in two races at her first Olympics – 400 freestyle and 800 freestyle relay).
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