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The “amazing” atmosphere of the Olympics
Head of Counselling Katrina reflects on her experience at the 2000 Sydney Olympics
There’s been so much to celebrate these past few weeks with the success of our Australian athletes at the Paris Olympics.
Katrina Morrow, Head of Counselling at Trinity, participated in the Australian Team event in Artistic Swimming (previously called Synchronised Swimming) at the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
Originally involved in swimming, Katrina moved into synchronised (artistic) swimming at age 11.
“I made the national team at age 17 and competed for Australia between 1991 and 1994. I then finished my university degree and returned to the pool in 1996 to train for 2000,” she said.
There have been many highlights spanning her career, but the “best Olympics” in Sydney provided the most.
“After all the travel you do as an elite athlete, a highlight was competing in front of a home crowd with family and friends’ support. Synchronised (Artistic) Swimming is very popular at the Olympics and was one of the first events sold out,” Katrina said.
The atmosphere was amazing. Watching Cathy Freeman race and the Australian women’s water polo team win gold were also exceptional highlights
“The atmosphere was amazing. Watching Cathy Freeman race and the Australian women’s water polo team win gold were also exceptional highlights,” she added.
“Gaining respect from others through their understanding of my sport, training ethic, determination, and mindset, you learn the importance of holding respect for everyone”.
