Namita Nayyar:
Having won FOURTEEN Pan American Games medals, how does it feel looking back at the journey?
Whitney McClintock:
Pan Am Games medals are some of the most coveted titles in my sport since we are not in the Olympics. I have been blessed to be able to compete at the last four Pan Am Games. In Rio, I was only 17 years old and I came home with 2 Gold medals and 1 silver- twelve years later, I was one of the veterans competing in Lima; and I truly have a journey to reflect on. I have grown in to the woman I am today because of my team, my coaches & the experiences I have had competing all over the world. I have accomplished everything I could have ever dreamed of. And now I get to finish my career enjoying every moment.
Namita Nayyar:
“The overwhelming feeling of becoming a world champion still brings me to tears.”. Were your eyes always set on this goal?
Whitney McClintock:
Some of my earliest memories on the ski dock included me telling people that I wanted to be a World Champion one day. I became a World Champion for the first time at the age of 19 and to this day, being a World Champion is the thing I strive for most. The moment I became a world champion for the first time is still one of my most precious memories – it was the validation for my lifetime of dedication to this beautiful sport God blessed me with.
Namita Nayyar:
How do you like to kick start your day. What does your first meal of the day comprise of?
Whitney McClintock:
My favorite way to start my day is with a protein smoothie bowl topped with mixed berries, granola & dark chocolate chips =) When I don’t have as much time, I just make a blended iced coffee protein shake & run out the door.
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