As an Olympic athlete, I don’t do motivation. | Cleopatra Borel | TEDxPortofSpain

Cleopatra Borel doesn’t do motivation. In this fun and entertaining talk, she explains the three principles that have made her a four-time Olympian. Cleopatra not only entertains us in this talk, she also reminds us that with hard work and commitment, you can achieve your dreams. Born in a tiny fishing village in Trinidad and Tobago it was no small feat to make it to the Olympic podium. In this talk, she outlines her three principles. Her principles are a good reminder that we can all achieve our dreams. What is behind the personality which selects shot put as a sport? Here are some other facts to add to the paradox; Female shot putter; from a rural village; from a national population of 1.3 million persons. What makes this person imagine their success and go on to achieve it? Cleopatra Borel is a female shot putter from Mayaro, Trinidad & Tobago. She is a 4 time Olympian and five time winner of the First Citizens Sports Foundation Sportswoman of the Year. She is Trinidad & Tobago’s first female Pan American Games gold medalist, and regularly features on the IAAF Diamond League Circuit. She has also achieved medals at the Commonwealth Games and the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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