Category Archives: The Olympic Skinny

“Behind Each Win” by Nancy Jorgensen


Behind Each Win

For fans, only results—not the

disciplined

runs

weights

stretches

disciplined

thoughts

nutrition

recovery.

Disciplined

results—not only for the fans.

Nancy Jorgensen
7/30/2021
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Nancy Jorgensen is mom to Gwen Jorgensen, 2016 Olympic gold medal winner in triathlon. Jorgensen’s memoir, Go, Gwen, Go: A Family’s Journey to Olympic Gold, is co-authored with daughter Elizabeth Jorgensen, and published by Meyer & Meyer Sport. Her choral education books are published by Hal Leonard and Heritage Music Press. Other works by Jorgensen appear in Prime Number Magazine, River Teeth, CHEAP POP, and elsewhere. Find out more about her at NancyJorgensen.weebly.com.
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“Principles Drowned” by Anneka Chambers


Principles Drowned

I should believe in the interlocking Rings, the symbol of Unity and Values.

Sinking

Diversity

Hair

Protection

Sinking

Texture

Inclusion

Survival

Sinking

I believe in Unity and Values. The symbol of the interlocking Rings should…

Anneka Chambers
7/6/21
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Anneka Chambers (she/her) is a Black British poet living in London. Anneka’s work can be found in South Bank Poetry, Vine Leaves Press, Dwelling Literary, Superfroots Magazine and other notable publications. In addition to writing, Anneka is a social activist and heads her petition campaigning on behalf of the Windrush Generation in the UK.
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