Staying Involved

Req 8b — Study a Triathlete

8b.

Research an Olympic, Paralympic, or professional triathlete (past or current). Share information on their background in the sport and what inspires you most about this individual.

A good athlete profile is more than a list of medals. Look at how the person entered the sport, what obstacles they faced, what strengths defined them, and what lessons a Scout could learn from their story.

You might compare athletes by asking:

How did they get started?
What setbacks did they overcome?
What skills or habits made them successful?
What part of their character stands out most?

🎬 Video: Paralympic Triathlon (video) — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtVyOewaX3Y%20

Paralympic Triathlon (video)

🎬 Video: Olympic Triathlon (video) — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_8jcSU6kNc%20

Olympic Triathlon (video)

World Triathlon Use the official world governing body site to find athlete profiles, event results, and background information on elite and para-triathlon competition. Link: World Triathlon — https://www.triathlon.org/

Next, you can turn your own experience into leadership by helping others get started.