Kyra Condie Explores Life After The Olympics

Wilder Mind Podcast

After qualifying for the 2020 Olympics, the global pandemic threatened to risk Kyra's dream. But instead, she persevered, building a home climbing wall and continuing to train for an additional year. No outdoor climbing, no “just for fun” days with friends–just repetitive, intense days getting stronger and fortifying all-around skill. Yet, after all that, Kyra came home without a medal. This conversation looks at failure and sacrifice–it asks: What happens when everything we’ve been striving for doesn’t work out the way we expect it to? Because nothing is guaranteed, and sometimes, we can’t control the outcome, no matter how hard we try.