• Kenneth Rooks: A Tale of Two Steeplechase Races

  • Oct 2 2024
  • Length: 51 mins
  • Podcast

Kenneth Rooks: A Tale of Two Steeplechase Races

  • Summary

  • Olympic silver medalist Kenneth Rooks shocked the world when he worked his way from the back of the pack to become the second American to medal in the 3,000-meter steeplechase since 1984. But those who recognized Rooks’ name know that this isn’t the first time he’s come from behind. In fact, in 2023, Rooks fell in his third lap at the USA Track and Field Nationals but came back to win the race. Both races were a spectacle—incredible athletic feats—and, on today’s episode, we talk with Rooks about what he’s learned from them.

    2:13- If Ye Are Prepared
    7:10- Gospel Allegories in the Race
    13:22- Self-Improvement Vs. Comparison
    18:36- The Patience To Stick To The Game Plan
    25:25- Being Coached By Ed Eyestone
    32:03- Faith and Running
    37:02- Pre-game Ritual
    40:50- A Large Latter-day Saint Contingent
    43:26- Discipline and Consistency
    47:19- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?


    “All In doesn’t mean that you’re not going to forget sometimes. You might forget what matters most. Being all in is being able to recognize when you forget and trying to remember. …Those who are all in try to remember quickly.”


    Links:

    2023 USATF Nationals Race: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wT1ody_cpCA&t=190s

    2024 Paris Olympic Race: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNgzHlE3Hko

    Church News article about Kenneth:
    https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/book-of-mormon-kenneth-rooks-byu-steeplechase-olympic-silver-medal

    Other links:
    https://www.deseret.com/sports/2024/08/07/kenneth-rooks-latter-day-saint-silver-medalist/
    https://www.deseret.com/sports/2024/08/07/byu-cougars-runner-kenneth-rooks-wins-silver-medal-in-olympics/

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