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Breaking the 100 Year Gold Medal Drought in Fencing: Mariel Zagunis Shares About the Underdog Victory that made History [Episode 3]

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Release Date: 01/23/2019

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A true underdog, Mariel Zagunis won Olympic gold in 2004 after originally not even qualifying for the competition. Her victory broke a 100 year drought in American fencing and has led her to become the most decorated fencer in the nation’s history.

The daughter of two Olympic rowers, Zagunis shares that going to the Olympics always seemed attainable. Despite not making the cut for Athens, she continued to train as if she were going - something that came in handy when a spot opened up. Her monumental victory catapulted her into the spotlight, but over the years her athletic career has had its ups and downs.

“No one becomes an Olympic Champion on their own or by luck,” Mariel shares about how she got to the top, who helped her when she fell, and what training looks like now that she is a mother.

Learn more here: https://www.hopesports.org/breaking-the-100-year-gold-medal-drought-in-fencing

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