Nick Baumgartner, ‘Ted Lasso of the Olympics,’ on aging, having fun and competing in 2034

From NPR.

Age can be an advantage. At least that’s Nick Baumgartner’s perspective. The 44-year-old snowboarder didn’t medal at the 2026 Olympics but has become a viral sensation thanks to the same things that make him an excellent Olympic snowboarder: his experience, his preparation and his relaxed attitude.
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