Sharon Couch recounts her journey of ambition, pain, and perseverance to achieve her academic dreams and ultimately olympic victory. Her story reveals what’s possible when we push ourselves to set goals and move past roadblocks, and highlights the value of finding inspiration in others and having the support of a team when faced with setbacks. Visit TEDxUTK.com for full speaker biographies and talk videos. Visit TEDxUTK.com for full speaker biographies and talk videos. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
The First One Through: An Olympian’s Perspective on Pursuing the Dream | Sharon Couch | TEDxUTK