About this episode
Benji Alexander is back on the podcast to talk about becoming Jamaica’s first Olympian alpine ski racer; his experience in Beijing and his race runs; competition and representation at the Olympic games; and more. TOPICS & TIMES: Update since our last podcast (3:09) What was your mission? (7:32) What happened after you qualified?(10:48) Being at the games (15:16) The skiing & training runs (19:15) Snow conditions (22:53) Benji’s race runs (24:16) The pressure to succeed (29:47) Media response after skiing (32:32) Competition & representation (42:26) How to increase diversity & participation (46:56) Changing the qualifications requirements? (53:24) What's next? (56:55) RELATED LINKS Subscribe to our Gear Giveaways & Newsletter Become a Blister Member / Get our Buyer’s Guide Blister Podcast ep. 178: Benji Alexander OUR OTHER PODCASTS Bikes & Big Ideas Off The Couch GEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.