Gregory Burns

Journal

People, places, and events that inspire us

97 posts · 15+ years · 60 countries

Raising the Bar
Feb 2022 Journey

Raising the Bar

Facing tectonic shifts in emotion and fate, athletes competing in the Olympics experience extreme highs and lows as they dig deep at the pinnacle of sports. Minuscule mistakes divide the pack between those who achieve the podium and disappointment. Yet, win loose or draw, these athletes inspire the rest of us. We draw strength watching […]

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Fourth
Feb 2022 Journey

Fourth

Everybody loves a winner! The world showers gold and praise on those who come in first. Even the runner up receives silver and sponsorship deals. And we still cheer and bestow bronze on those who come in third. What then is left for fourth place? During my Paralympic swimming career, I had the pleasure and […]

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