# @steeple_squigs on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C-imF-cPr5n
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/22263245-steeple-squigs-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-08-11T19:00:55.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Colleen Quigley (@steeple_squigs) — https://gondola.cc/steeple_squigs

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Instead of asking an Olympic athlete “Did you get a medal?”… try “How’d you do” or even better “what was your favorite part of the whole experience?”

When I went to the Olympics in Rio, just getting there was the podium for me personally. I didn’t expect to medal, yet so many people asked me if I had an Olympic medal and that just made me feel like I let them down when I said no 😞 

The Olympics are about SO much more than gold, silver, and bronze. Ask an athlete “what was the best part” and see what they say!

The 2028 Olympics are 4 years away. These athletes would never ask you, “so what’s your plan for 4 years from now at your desk job, Tom??” A lot can happen in 4 years. A lot has happened in the last 4 years. I’d encourage everyone to let the athletes enjoy the moment and not ask “are you gonna compete in LA??”

Lastly, DEFINITELY let your favorite athletes know if/how their story has impacted your own life. Athletes LIVE for those connection moments and they make all the hard days worth it. 🙏🏼 

#paris2024 #whattoask #mentalhealthmatters #athleteadvice

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paris2024, athleteadvice, whattoask, mentalhealthmatters

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