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Adam van Koeverden: Getting Into The Pan Am Spirit

Adam van Koeverden: Getting Into The Pan Am Spirit

Champion kayaker Adam van Koeverden first captured the world’s attention at the 2004 Olympic Games, where he was a double medalist with gold and bronze victories. Since then, he has continued to dominate the sport, taking silver at both the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games, earning two World Championship titles in 2007 and 2011, and being named “Canada’s Athlete of the Year” in 2012. Adam shares his story of personal success—infusing it with insight that he’s gained both on the water and off—and how it integrates with strong leadership, overcoming challenges, and the importance of teamwork. Adam races in the Pan Am Games on July 11 and recently chatted with The Morning Show on how he’s preparing: