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Aída Román's Advice Shaped Archer Matías Grande's Career Vision
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Aída Román's Advice Shaped Archer Matías Grande's Career Vision

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mexican archer Matías Grande credits Olympic medalist Aída Román with crucial career advice.
  • Román advised Grande to "enjoy the process" and be patient, rather than solely focusing on winning medals.
  • Grande now shares this philosophy with younger athletes, emphasizing consistent work over outcome obsession.

Mexican archer Matías Grande attributes his rise to becoming one of the world's top archers not just to talent and discipline, but also to the guidance of seasoned athletes. Among these influential figures, Olympic medalist Aída Román stands out for a piece of advice that has profoundly shaped his career.

During the Paris 2024 Olympics, where Román was working in television, she encountered Grande, whose mind was solely focused on securing a medal. Román shared a simple yet powerful message: "Enjoy the process, maintain patience, and understand that great results eventually come to those who work with constancy." Grande recalls not fully grasping the meaning at the time, but the insight became clear after the Games concluded.

"The best advice was given to me by Aída Román. She was in Paris 2024 working for television and I had my mind set on winning a medal. One day I ran into her and she told me that I had to be faithful to the process. At that moment, I didn't fully understand it, but when the Olympic Games ended, I understood what she meant. It's about not being solely driven by medals, because when you obsess over the result, the path becomes blurry," Grande, who hails from Guanajuato, recalled.

Grande now frequently recalls Román's words during challenging moments in his career. He also shares this perspective with younger members of the national team who are eager to achieve immediate success. His message emphasizes the importance of valuing the journey and consistent effort, rather than becoming fixated on the ultimate outcome.

The best advice was given to me by Aída Román. She was in Paris 2024 working for television and I had my mind set on winning a medal. One day I ran into her and she told me that I had to be faithful to the process. At that moment, I didn't fully understand it, but when the Olympic Games ended, I understood what she meant. It's about not being solely driven by medals, because when you obsess over the result, the path becomes blurry

— Matías GrandeRecalling the advice received from Aída Román during the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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