Canadian Sport Institute Calgary – You could say that Carol Huynh is a Jack of all trades, master of all:  Olympic Champion, Master’s Student, Assistant Chef de Mission, Mentor, Advocate, and now Coach, in the sport of wrestling.  Over a span of more than two decades, Huynh has steadfastly honed her many skills and filled so many different roles, approaching each with her own simple blend of humility and hard work.

It’s a rare breed these days – the retired athlete who pursues a new career in their sport.  “There are other athletes who have done what Carol is doing, but she’s unique because there are less and less of them staying in sport after retirement,” says Cara Button, Director, Stakeholder Relations at CSI Calgary.  “The sport system doesn’t always do a good job of keeping athletes in their organization but athletes have so much knowledge and experience to share,” she adds.

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Written by Kristina Groves: @kngrover

Photo by Dave Holland: @csicalgaryphoto