Hayden explores mental aspect of sport

Olympic athlete shares skills for preparation this Friday

Olympic and world champion swimmer Brent Hayden will speak in Castlegar this Friday.

Olympic and world champion swimmer Brent Hayden will speak in Castlegar this Friday.

Brent Hayden, an Olympic medalist, World Champion, two-time Commonwealth Games Champion, and Canadian Record Holder in six individual events will speak in Castlegar on Friday.

His camps are designed to give swimmers the tools to improve the dynamics of their strokes, starts and turns, as well as in-water demonstrations by Hayden and insight into mental preparation and performance.

All athletes are welcome to his talk on Friday, Sept. 18, 6:30 p.m. at the Castlegar Recreation Complex.

Admission is $5 with food bank donation.

Nelson Star