8. Staying Involved

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?
Paralympic Triathlon (video)
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.