Rebecca Holland Reflects on her son Nate Holland’s Olympic Journey
SBX Fans… We arrived back home Thursday night from Vancouver. This experience was a most remarkable honor & privilege!
- Don & Rebecca Holland Proudly Look On as Their Son Competes in the Final Heat of the 2010 Olympic Games
Facts… Nate advanced thru the heats to Finals, where it was all on-the-line for the Medals. Nate had a great start, holding the 2nd spot .. but as he set-up for a pass on Mike Robinson (CAN), he hit a rut that spun him out which allowed Wescott and the young Frenchman to pass. This same turn took out other top World Cup riders like Fagan, Pullin & Xavier De La Rue. SBX can be brutal with no 2nd chances like many sports .. not another quarter or hole or chance to make-up a deficit. Nate finished fourth.
- Nate Holland’s Parents and Girlfriend Show Their Support
Tremendous racing skills on Seth’s part to catch Mike for the win + Nate was genuinely excited for Seth’s achievement. They have worked and trained so hard together and they share in each others victories. Nate was most gracious in accepting the results… he’s a very honorable athlete.
I meet Mrs. Robinson last year and saw her following the races. Like Nate, Mike comes from simple means, but a family base that’s solid. It was a well deserved silver for a young athlete that made Canada so proud!!
I think no one there topped Nate’s family & good friends in attendance, hailing from as far away as Ohio & Texas. We were ringing our bells, waving flags & USA banners. The kids’ faces were painted with stars & stripes. His best buddies dressed in H.O.L.L.A.N.D. jerseys to show their pride. All of us are full of love & enthusiasm for Nate. No doubt we knew we were backing an exceptionally fine man who never forgets to acknowledge his roots. As his Mom, this day was one of the proudest moments in my whole life!
- Friends, Fans & Family Showing the Love for Their Favorite Racer
That evening at an Italian restaurant, ALL of us again gathered to celebrate the day! Don offered a wonderful tribute to Nate’s extraordinary efforts back on Cypress + his good buddy JP started a cheer of “he’s a jolly good fellow”. Of course, Nate entertained us all with his take on the races.
USSA story carries several of his quotes: http://www.ussnowboarding.com/news?storyId=2518
I thank you all for sharing this special journey with me .. Oly’momma