Whitewater kayaker Brett Heyl missed Beijing Olympics for a penalty at the last two gates in the semifinal to qualify for the only spot on the team. His best friend and teammate, Scott Parson, takes his spot on the team and flies to Beijing while he stays home in Charlotte North Carolina and tells us about it.
Think of this as the character-building aspect of your work. I'm so proud to be related to someone who has done so much to work to be amongst the best. I hope you still enjoy just finding a good line on the White River or wherever you find yourself. You may yet go out on your own terms, and I think proudly of you as you work towards your goal, cousin!
johntheyl 1 year ago