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Every 4 Years: An Unofficial Olympic and Paralympic PodcastAuthor: Tim Puttre
Welcome to the "Every 4 Years" Podcast: An Unofficial Olympic and Paralympic Podcast. Join us as we travel the country and delve into the lives of past, present, and future Olympians and Paralympians, their coaches, and their families. These are their stories, their journeys, and we're just along for the ride. Im your host, Tim Puttre. I'm not an Olympian, Paralympian, journalist, or expertjust someone with a deep love and admiration for Olympians and Paralympians. They're incredible athletes and remarkable people with stories that inspire and captivate. That's what this podcast is all about. In our episodes, you'll discover sports you might not know much about, like Luge, Wheelchair Rugby, and Artistic Swimming (formerly known as Synchronized Swimming). We've had the privilege of talking to renowned athletes such as Greg Louganis, Dominique Dawes, Tatyana McFadden, Katie Ledecky, and Oksana Masters, as well as members of the 1980 US Miracle on Ice hockey team, Rob McClanahan and John Harrington. We invite you to listen to a few episodes and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of these extraordinary athletes. Follow us on social media @every4yearspodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for updates and more great content. Language: en Genres: News, Sports, Sports News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Jacob Wassermann Canadian Paralympic rower and Humboldt Bronco
Episode 4
Wednesday, 7 August, 2024
This week, we travel to Canada and talk to Canadian Paralympic rower Jacob Wassermann. Jacob was not always a para-athlete. He was once a goalie for the Humboldt Broncos, a Canadian junior "A" ice hockey team from Humboldt, Saskatchewan. In 2018, the Broncos were traveling to a playoff game in Nipawin when the team bus collided with a semi-truck. This incident changed Jacob, the Broncos, and the city of Humboldt forever. Jacob's recovery journey has been one of incredible resilience and inspiration. Despite the physical and emotional challenges, Jacob found a new path in the sport of rowing. His determination and spirit led him to embrace this new challenge, ultimately earning a spot on the Canadian 2024 Paralympic Rowing Team. In this episode, Jacob shares his story of recovery, the support he received, and how he discovered rowing. From the tragedy that forever changed his life to finding hope and purpose in a new sport, Jacob’s journey is a testament to the power of the human spirit. As always, thank you for your support and it’s a good day to be a Bronco. Jacob Wassermann Instagram: @maddywassermann @humboldtbroncossjhl https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humboldt_Broncos www.humboldtbroncos.com Every 4 Years Podcast Instagram: @every4yearspodcast Twitter: @every4yearspodcast Facebook: @every4yearspodcast
