# @demivollering on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C-F_tVwM6Qs
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/28710741-demivollering-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-07-31T16:24:48.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Demi Vollering (@demivollering) — https://gondola.cc/demivollering

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Throwback ITT olympics #Paris2024

Reflecting on my Olympic time trial, I’m so thankful for this amazing experience. 🙏🏼 The walk to the starting podium was surreal, knowing you have this chance only 1 time in the 4 years, and maybe this might be my only chance in a lifetime. The emotions were intense – a mix of pride, nerves, and determination.

My focus and plan was to go for a medal, even though I knew it wasn’t really a perfect course for me, I started to believe in it, and dreamed of a medal. I had no idea what to expect. But it didn’t disappoint me at all! 🤩

As the rain poured down, I felt calm yet present, ready to give my all. Once the starting signal went off, I left my nerves behind and embraced the race. 🫡

The cheers from the crowd, despite the weather, fueled my spirit, and it was so loud that I couldn’t even hear my coach talking to me in the radio. It made me emotional again, but emotions give me wings, so I soaked in all the noise and tried to float over it!🥹

Every moment felt special, reminding me why we train so hard. The course was slippery, and I had a few close calls, but I’m proud of my performance knowing this was my best flat ITT and glad I stayed upright.🫣

A heartfelt thank you to my partners, staff, and mechanics for their unwavering support. And congratulations to g_brown, annahenderson, and chloedygert on your remarkable performances. Now, onto the road race with teamNL! 🤞🏼🧡

#itallstartswithdreaming #keepdreaming #dreambig #workhard #cycling #olympics

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paris2024, keepdreaming, workhard, cycling, olympics, dreambig, itallstartswithdreaming

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