CN Live | Live with Kim Rhode - 2/16/17

Published on February 17, 2017
Duration: 11:44

This video features an interview with Olympic shooting legend Kim Rhode, discussing her career, experiences across multiple Olympic Games, and the different shotgun disciplines she has competed in. Rhode highlights the unique atmosphere of each Olympics, from Atlanta's home crowd advantage to Athens' historical ambiance and Beijing's preparedness. She details her transition between Skeet, Double Trap, and Bunker Trap due to event eliminations, emphasizing the mental game and the importance of repetitive training to make shooting feel as natural as walking. Rhode also touches on her resilience as a strength and managing focus amidst multiple activities as a potential weakness.

Quick Summary

Olympic shooting legend Kim Rhode has competed in International Skeet, Double Trap, and Bunker Trap. Her training focuses on making shooting automatic, allowing concentration on mental aspects like staying calm and managing environmental factors. Rhode's resilience is her key strength, while managing focus amidst multiple activities is a potential weakness.

Chapters

  1. 00:07Introduction to Kim Rhode
  2. 00:48Memorable Olympic Games
  3. 01:45Unique Olympic Atmospheres
  4. 02:15Experience in Rio
  5. 03:04Fantasy Olympic Destination
  6. 03:44Olympic Shooting Disciplines Explained
  7. 04:01Event Eliminations and Transitions
  8. 05:00The Mental Game of Shooting
  9. 06:06Strengths and Weaknesses in Shooting
  10. 07:07How Kim Rhode Started Shooting
  11. 07:57Early Competitive Career
  12. 08:43Path to Becoming an Olympic Shooter
  13. 09:46Biggest Career Challenges
  14. 10:54Reasons for Event Elimination

Frequently Asked Questions

What shotgun disciplines has Kim Rhode competed in at the Olympics?

Olympic legend Kim Rhode has competed in all three Olympic shotgun events: International Skeet, Double Trap, and Bunker Trap. She initially competed in International Skeet, then transitioned to Double Trap when her event was eliminated, and later shot Bunker Trap for fun.

How does Kim Rhode describe the mental aspect of elite shotgun shooting?

Kim Rhode emphasizes that extensive training makes shooting automatic, allowing her to focus on mental aspects like staying calm, managing environmental factors like wind and light, and concentrating on hitting each target presented.

What is Kim Rhode's biggest strength as a shooter?

Kim Rhode identifies her greatest strength as resilience. She consistently demonstrates the ability to come back, never give up, and give her all, even when facing difficult situations or falling behind in a competition.

What is the typical path for aspiring Olympic shotgun shooters?

Aspiring Olympic shotgun shooters often enter through programs like SCTP and Junior Olympic programs. These initiatives involve camps and a series of competitions, with successful participants being invited back to further develop their skills and progress towards the Olympic pathway.

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