I’M GOING TO THE OLYMPIC GAMES

This past week has been surreal, had a great time at my national championship 10,000m, where I lost an epic battle right at the end with my good friend @andrewalexaander.
Then I got the official news that I’m going to Paris to fulfill a dream that was born over a decade ago. The dream of being an Olympian. The road was far from perfect, but damn did a lot of people make the ride fun.
Too many people to tag- but obviously thankful to every friend, family member, teammate, coach, physio, and therapist that has been there throughout the years.
Jobs not finished.
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[@TylerMcVaney]

Not only are you going to the Olympics, but you’re bringing all of us along for the journey! 🏃‍♂️ Congrats!!!

[@LinkletterRory]

Yes! Thank you!

[@AdamWoodRuns]

So epic! Jobs not finished. Can’t wait to see the build to the Olympics 👀

[@abkonk]

homeboy drifted, hellaaa

[@SpencerCholak]

Thanks for taking the time to sign my hat, Rory! Stoked for Ottawa, that first national championship is close! I appreciate you guys keeping us updated with your racing schedule, makes it a lot easier to follow.

[@LinkletterRory]

You bet! Thanks for the support.

[@danielwaldenga3804]

Great race Rory. I bet you take first place on your next race. You gained a lot of experience here. Thanks for letting us see you prepare for war! You’re a winner.

[@JosephSanJose]

Great meeting you after the race! Was inspiring to see you, thanks for being kind to me and my son and taking a photo with us!

[@LinkletterRory]

Great to meet you! 🫡 hope to cross paths again

[@bettinapoulos7891]

🥹🥹soo sooo exciting

[@sweatelite]

Legend

[@LinkletterRory]

🫡

[@bengaunt7475]

It is so much fun to cheer on your country mates and with you on that starting line in Paris, we have a lot to cheer for!!!🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@spencerroth9795]

Let’s gooooooo! So hyped for you man. Can’t wait to see you kill it in Paris!

[@BrendanWong-cj9mt]

Congratulations on making your first Olympic Team! No one more deserving to rep the red and white 🇨🇦 Jobs not done yet….bigger things to come this summer! We’ll all be cheering you on! (Always humbling getting lapped on the track, but you guys were moving!)

[@LinkletterRory]

Thanks for the support Brendan! Best of luck in your next ventures 🫡🇨🇦

[@Bigern2998]

Good job Rory! That's how it goes for high achievers man. This is part of your journey. There is still more upside and when one goal is accomplished you make another. All the best from Fort Macleod (I am sure you have driven through my town).

[@LinkletterRory]

Yes! Thank you!

[@mountainbuttons]

Love that attitude, more to come! 👊👊

[@mokey_v]

He fasttttt!!!

[@alvarojrgalo926]

He's Marathon time was super good hope he can repeat that performance in Paris

[@LinkletterRory]

He will.

[@andypham1636]

epic! congrats!

[@nro337]

Congrats!!

[@juanpedroperezcarrion6552]

You are amazing, an inspiration. That last lap...what a video! You will be high! Pure motivation! Insane

[@pj4637]

Loving the content recently, Rory. Keep it up!

[@LinkletterRory]

Thanks, will do!

[@Benogan]

Jobs not done! But make sure that doesn’t stop you from enjoying this moment. Congrats!

[@Frederick-Gee]

Congrats man. You thoroughly deserve it!

[@Finkinsify]

loved this. it's such a joy to get insight into the journey to the olympics

[@tatotherunner4388]

Thanks for bringing us along your journey.

[@dokutaaguriin]

What a finish!!!! All the best in Ottawa.

[@donnybeal2135]

I know who I'll be rooting for in the Olympics! Congratulations Rory good things happen to good people who work really really hard

[@LinkletterRory]

Much appreciated 🫡🇨🇦

[@christophersmith8589]

Great work Rory!!!

[@jesseshields6237]

Great video. Can’t wait to watch you compete in Ottawa

[@LinkletterRory]

Say hi! 🙏🏼

[@connorfinlayson]

Looking forward to seeing you race in Ottawa!

[@LinkletterRory]

Say hi! 👋🙏🏼

[@spencerwatson1621]

Let's go Rory!

[@lukethompson4167]

There's me reading the title and going 'he's qualified for the 10k in the Olympics I thought he was a marathon runner' for context I've watched a couple of your vids before but it took me a few minutes into the video to realise it was the marathon you qualified for 😂

[@LinkletterRory]

My bad, I am not close to fast enough to qualify in the 10k 😅🤣

[@brianway4240]

So this was the Canadian Champs but not the Olympic selection race?

[@afknow]

awesome!!!

[@donagisha9053]

Congrats

[@safronovtube]

Congrats! Job not finished, I like that.

[@LinkletterRory]

Mamba mentality

[@jessedardengo5959]

Awesome to see that Mamba mentality coming out at the right time 💪

[@LinkletterRory]

Was raised in a mamba era 🫡

[@OttoVogrincic]

F*** Yeah!!!

[@timothywright320]

LETS GOOOO

[@harrymaurer7984]

Hmmm, at the end of that race I saw the eventual winner sprint to the finish while moving a lane or two to the right… in Rory’s direction! Isn’t that illegal or dirty? It really looked like he was getting in Rory’s way… maybe I’m wrong? Did anyone else see that? Anyways, great job Rory!! You are going to the Olympics and that is amazing!!🤙

[@harrymaurer7984]

Yup… guy that wins starts the final 100 meters in the left part of lane 1, he crosses the finish line in lane 3!!! That’s crazy.

[@jameschaves5723]

Rory I’ve become a big fan. Your about as humble as they come. Waiting for the SweatElite podcast to drop

[@LinkletterRory]

Thanks for the support, loved my chat with Matt.. I hope you enjoy it too!

[@jameschaves5723]

@@LinkletterRory looking forward to it on my LR. I keep pushing Matt to get some coaching from Ryan. I believe in that group and think it’s what he needs to get over the 2:20 hump.

[@TheMassif]

Ah! When I saw the title I thought you managed to get the Olympic standard in the 10K, on top of the Marathon’s, and prepare for a double in Paris!

[@user-ri2bu8vw7y]

Saludos desde mexico 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

[@anthonyfernandez8440]

Great video!

[@LinkletterRory]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@coleesi]

Ngl I thought the intro music was the House Stark song

[@tonyhanna8381]

Nice haircut!

[@JDeezle21]

Your not dapping me up after you cut me off in a race

[@Taggart-VanEtten]

Well deserved

[@bazi4753]

champ

[@LinkletterRory]

Technically runner up 💀

[@aduccinose]

Can the winner drift like that? Looked like they cut you off?

[@LinkletterRory]

Rubbing is racing… it happens naturally and he did have to pass another athlete on the outside

[@steventownley3342]

Olympic marathon team?

[@LinkletterRory]

Yes