How Metro Detroit Olympians are preparing for a much different Summer Games
Friday, we learned that overseas spectators will not be allowed to attend the games in Tokyo, but athletes are still preparing for the games to go on as planned, because itโs the only way to train. We met her in November 2019, as she trained in Howell for her first Olympic Games. โAt same time, youโre living great life of being a professional athlete, an Olympic athlete.โWhatโs better than one Olympic athlete? โWe will support each other no matter what and be happy for each other, no matter the result,โ Chidester said. No matter what.โAdRELATED: How Metro Detroit olympians managed to keep training through COVID pandemic
How Metro Detroit olympians managed to keep training through COVID pandemic
Four elite athletes put in the work despite the coronavirus pandemic even though the Olympics were postponed. Athletes had to put their lives on hold and train for another year when the postponement was announced. โHad to train on hills or train on grass,โ Sember said. AdSoftball player Amanda Chidester said she did what a lot of people did -- purchased home workout equipment. But all the athletes kept a great perspective and were willing to adjust.