It’s easy to forget how much power within is required to become an Olympic athlete.
It’s not all plain sailing; they’ve all persevered and used mental strength to get to where they are today.
This new video from official sponsor for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Electric Ireland, is a timely reminder.
It features four athletes from Team Ireland; boxer Paddy Barnes, rower Sinead Lynch (nee Jennings), gymnast Kieran Behan and swimmer Fiona Doyle.
Paddy Barnes, started boxing at age 11 and, despite losing his first 15 fights, never took a backward step. Gymnast, Kieran Behan, was told twice that he’d never walk again, yet never gave up hope and managed to make it.
Rower, Sinead Lynch began her rowing journey at 23 years of age, and despite becoming a doctor and having three children in the meantime, is realising her dream of becoming an Olympian at 39.
Swimmer, Fiona Doyle, takes inspiration from her identical twin sister who had to give up swimming due to a back injury. When Fiona is standing alone on the blocks, she is swimming not only for herself but for her.
Electric Ireland wants to inspire the Irish public with these powerful stories and encourage people to look within themselves to find out what drives them. Whether it’s the strength to plough through the final kilometre of a 10km run or to find the courage to go for that job promotion, we can all use The Power Within to realise our dreams.
Follow the stories at #ThePowerWithin
Brought to you by Electric Ireland: Smarter Living.
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