Nevin Harrison poses at the Team USA Tokyo 2020 Olympic shoot on November 23, 2019 in West Hollywood, California.
To the people that helped me along the way -
It’s hard to pinpoint one person who got me here or helped me the most. Each and every person who has played a somewhat major role in my life has changed its course in one way or another.
The first person I have to endlessly thank is my coach. A very scary looking Hungarian man with a heart of gold. One of the most selfless people I’ve ever met. He has always put me first. Despite all the challenges we have faced, he’s shown me how to persevere through pretty much anything. About 18 months ago, I was completely alone. I had won a world championship, but I was in a dark and very lonely place. With no previous connection to me, he saw that I was struggling and put everything aside to help me. He took me in when he didn’t have to and has never failed to make me a priority. I admire the fearlessness and compassion that drives him to coach every single athlete in a special and thoughtful way. I would not be the athlete I am today without him. There isn’t a day that goes by where we don’t share endless laughs and good times. The hard days feel easy with you in my corner.
Another person who makes every day infinitely better is my roommate, who doubles as my training partner. We have lived together for the last year, transforming our relationship into one of the most unique and special friendships I’ve ever experienced. As athletes, we are given opportunities to form the most unexpected friendships. Him and I are that way. We are so different, come from completely different backgrounds, but he has become my brother and someone I couldn’t live without. Thank you for putting up with my craziness and sharing these wonderful experiences with me over this last year.
