A real treat coming down your speakers today as we return to the great sport of fencing for the first time in over two years by speaking with Canadian Olympian Joseph Polossifakis about his extraordinary career and the extraordinary circumstances he has overcome to achieve everything he has along the way. We learn from Joe the reasons behind his fencing journey and why going to school helped him pursue his fencing dream. We also learn about the extraordinary circumstances that nearly derailed his Olympic dream in the lead up to Rio 2016 and just how he was able to breakthrough those hurdles. Added to this we learn more about his role with the Canadian Olympic Committee Athletes Commission, find out about his own journey into the podcasting world and learn just how much of a film buff he is and why we could've nearly seen him in Hollywood rather than the Olympics. It's an incredible interview that you simply can't afford to miss!
If you want to see Joe's answers from his 'My Name Is' questionnaire from 2016, you can see them here: https://bit.ly/3sWMjJA
What is Off The Podium - An Olympics Podcast?
Three men who dream of Olympic glory and have as much athletic prowess as a piece of cheese sit down (or stand up) and discuss the Olympics, bringing you daily updates, segments and attempted humour that would make even the most passionate Olympics fan in the world crack a wry smile. Well, at least we hope. If it doesn't then we'll gladly give you your money back.