"I’d rather make mistakes on a path I chose" -Rakan Alireza | Olympic Cross-Country Skier (4K)

Podcast briefing

Rakan Alireza shares his journey from being a novice athlete to competing in Olympic cross-country skiing, overcoming skepticism and personal challenges.

In this podcast, Rakan Alireza discusses his transition from a non-athletic background to becoming an Olympic cross-country skier. He reflects on the challenges he faced, including skepticism from coaches and his own initial struggles with fitness. Rakan emphasizes the importance of perseverance, the impact of supportive friends, and the evolution of his athletic career, which began with CrossFit and led to skiing.