Profile Ski Jumper: Matt Rowley -
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Matt Rowley
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at the age of 21, Canadian Olympian Matt Rowley has his sights set on a number of things :. Olympics in Korea and mastering the world of insurance
When most people his age are university graduates and early career, he already understands what it takes to balance the demand for a competitive sport with work requirements. But what many Canadians do not know about our Olympic athletes is the funding they receive is little to nothing. Living like an Olympic athlete is not all glitz and glamor. In fact, Rowley appreciate how difficult and disappointing it can be - especially with the circumstances that are beyond its control. Athletes can train hard and do everything to set them up for success, but when it comes to financial burdens, they have no control. Rowley knows the feeling that comes with missed on sporting events due to financial constraints. Despite working this year he had to spend a trip to the World Championships due to lack of funding. But, like most elite athletes, he continued on.
In 2012, he placed 29 e in the Grand Priz was in Hinterzarten, Germany. And continued to participate in the 2014 Winter Olympics
He took 31st place in the Oberstdorf World Cup in Germany in the Four Hills tournament and although the ski jumping began rolling toward the down for the season, he will continue training throughout the offseason, while balancing the demands of a career in insurance.
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