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How Anthony Watson overcame adversity in his Olympic pursuit

2018 Olympian Anthony Watson spoke with Great Day Houston host Deborah Duncan about how he chose the sport of skeleton. They discussed the hardships he faced on the path to South Korea, including losing his sled just days before qualifications.

HOUSTON – On July 11, Olympian Anthony Watson visited Great Day Houston to discuss how he became the first athlete from Jamaica to compete in the sport of skeleton at the Olympics. Host Deborah Duncan speaks with Anthony about losing his sled just days before an Olympic qualifying run, how he trained when he could barely afford to pay for food or a place to live, and the mental toughness required to compete on the world stage.

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