Episode 15

September 08, 2021

#15 - Elizabeth Swaney: Technically An Olympian

#15 - Elizabeth Swaney: Technically An Olympian
The American Journal of Losers
#15 - Elizabeth Swaney: Technically An Olympian

Sep 08 2021 |

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Show Notes

She caused a big hubbub in 2018 when she skied down a halfpipe without attempting a single trick, but does she really deserve the title of “con artist”? In this episode, three of the least talented people in the world take a look into Elizabeth Swaney’s controversial Winter Olympics run. 


Sources:

Watch Elizabeth Swaney’s run here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKOlMUyOEDc&ab_channel=NBCSports

Cassie Sharpe’s gold winning run (for contrast) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgIDsIdBTGo&ab_channel=Olympics

'Worst Olympian ever': how a young skier triumphed over trolls

Here's what Elizabeth Swaney was like during her Harvard days, according to her mentor

'The Cut' Podcast: Why Try?

Team Hungary halfpipe skier explains her no-frills run: 'I always try my best'

Sorry Elizabeth Swaney, Olympics should be reserved for the best athletes


Adam McShane, Joey Bednarski, and Cosmo Nomikos are stand up comedians based out of Chicago, IL.

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