Silken Lauman Has Inspired Me
-Amy Ware
WHAT SPORT IS THIS PERSON INVOLVED IN?
AW - Team Canada Rowing 1976-1996
WHAT HAS THIS WOMAN OR GIRL DONE TO INSPIRE YOU?
AW - Silken shows perseverance, determination, and she always has this ever quit attitude. She is not arrogant, and is purely driven to compete to the best of her ability.
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE SILKEN LAUMAN IN ONE SENTENCE?
AW - Silken is a true role model for strength, composure, and relentless pursuit of excellence
WHAT HAS SILKEN LAUMAN TAUGHT YOU ABOUT SPORTS, WORK ETHIC, PASSION, OR LIFE IN GENERAL?
AW - To live a legacy life, and to be passionate in your pursuit to be the best version of yourself
WHAT IS YOUR TAKE ON LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD FOR WOMEN IN SPORTS? WHAT CURRENTLY GIVES YOU HOPE, AND WHAT CHANGES DO YOU THINK STILL NEEDS TO BE IMPLEMENTED?
AW - The increased media exposure for women sport allows more girls to have woman idols and heroes. We need to continue to value women sports and attend women’s games and competitions.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR OTHERS TO GET INVOLVED, BE INFORMED AND/OR START SUPPORTING WOMEN IN SPORTS?
AW - The empowerment of women through sport has the platform to change the world!
FINISH THE SENTENCE ABOUT SILKEN LAUMAN - “SHE IS ____.”
AW - Strong