Abby Gustaitis: From Cut to Captain + The Makings of a U.S. Olympian
08/03/21 • 49 min
Serving as Captain of Women’s USA Rugby Sevens five years after being cut from the squad. Choosing between medical school and being an elite athlete. Standing by her fiance during two rounds of cancer treatment.
U.S. Olympian Abby Gustaitis shares her unlikely path to Tokyo and why finding something you’re passionate about always makes the obstacles worth it.
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Serving as Captain of Women’s USA Rugby Sevens five years after being cut from the squad. Choosing between medical school and being an elite athlete. Standing by her fiance during two rounds of cancer treatment.
U.S. Olympian Abby Gustaitis shares her unlikely path to Tokyo and why finding something you’re passionate about always makes the obstacles worth it.
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