Olympic Bronze Medalist Kristi Kirshe on Historic Win, Rise of Rugby & Boston Roots
2-time Olympian Kristi Kirshe is living her dream after winning a bronze medal with the US Women's Rugby Sevens team in Paris! The Franklin, Mass native has dreamt of being an Olympian since she was a kid, and while it may not look exactly as she thought (on the rugby pitch), it may be even better! Today we dive in to:
The feeling of coming home to her Franklin High School field and community with as an Olympic Bronze Medalist
Inner dialogue during the final seconds of the bronze medal match against Australia when Alex Sedrick (aka Spiff) scored to win the game
Rugby culture -- camaraderie…
The skinny
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