Most likely you have seen the results of the World Championships and noticed that it was disappointing for the entire Canadian Team. I ended up in 50th place. This is possibly my worst international result ever. For days after the race I was devastated, I had a lump in the bottom of my stomach, and slowly the implications of my poor result hit me one by one like a brick wall.
But now I am thinking much more clearly. I have met with coaches to talk about it; and I can confidently say that my result is not a direct link to my potential. I had a bad race, and as an athlete that is something I will deal with in my career. I can look back at the race and reflect. I will reflect on what changes to make in my race preparations. I will reflect on what I need to focus on this winter in my training. And I will take the race as motivation to push myself to be a better kayaker.
If I put results to the side I am happy with the experience of World Championships. This was the biggest race I have ever competed in. The atmosphere was electric. There were over 30,000 spectators, including the president of Slovakia. But im happy to be home in Canada- even if its cold ;)
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