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2021 NK Grant Program Award recipients: Part Two

2021 NK Grant Program Award recipients: Part Two

 

As part of our annual Grant program, Nielsen-Kellerman awards 10 athletes with a SpeedCoach GPS and Training Pack to help them pursue their personal rowing goals.  This year, we are going to spotlight some of the grant winners and share a bit about them.  Here is our second recipient:

Athlete Name: Ava Dlugolecki

Age: 18

From:  London, Ontario, CAN

Club/ School Affiliation: London Western Rowing Club

Coach: Mark Henry

What are your personal and competitive goals?

I was never the fastest, strongest, or tallest on the team. I was never the person the University’s looked for at regattas. I never had the fastest or most impressive times. But I did have something—a love for the sport. I love rowing with every cell in my body, and from the moment I first sat in a boat, I knew that I wanted to row. This adoration has encouraged me to try my very best every single day, so that one day I can be the strongest and fastest. The one the University’s look for at regattas. The one with the impressive times. I am trying to be the very best version of myself every single day, and I hope to one day reach these goals.