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#417 French Sprinter Marie Wattel on Injury, Olympic Pressure, & Her Move to ASU
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Feb 24, 202533:18
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Marie Wattel , a French Olympian and world-class sprinter, opens up about the challenges she faced in the past year, including a devastating knee injury during her Olympic preparation. She discusses the mental and physical toll of chasing perfection, her decision to move to the States to train at Arizona State University (ASU) under Herbie Behm , and her fresh perspective on competition, swimming, and personal growth
