A Flag, But No Finish Line:
The Story of Andrea Jaeger, a 1984 Olympian who helped pave the way for others nearly 40 years later.
The 1984 Los Angeles Olympics marked a seismic shift. For the first time, certain sports allowed professional athletes like Andrea Jaeger, then the world’s No. 3 tennis player, to grace the Olympic stage. A teenage prodigy who turned pro at just 14 years old, Jaeger represented the U. S. in Los Angeles five years later in this historic shift. Now, with Paris 2024 approaching, Jaeger reflects on her groundbreaking journey. She shares the triumphs and challenges of being a trailblazer, offering a raw recollection of her Olympic experiences nearly 40 years later.
*Interviews have been edited for conciseness, grammar, and clarity*
Dylan Friedman: What stands out when considering your time participating in the ‘84 games? The good, bad, the ugly?
Jaeger: The good, bad, the ugly is a good way to put it….
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