Olympic rower Justin Best and his U.S. men’s rowing team secured a historic gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, marking Team USA’s first victory in the men’s four race in 64 years. Best attributed part of their success to the motivational speech given by Jason Kelce during the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl win in 2018.
Best mentioned that watching Kelce's speech with his girlfriend before the race helped him channel the underdog mentality and get pumped up for the competition. Kelce's iconic words about being underdogs and hungry dogs resonated with Best and his teammates, inspiring them to give their all on the water.
Jason Kelce, a former center for the Eagles, played a pivotal role in leading the team to their first Super Bowl victory against the New England Patriots. His impassioned speech during the victory parade emphasized the importance of determination and hunger in achieving success, a message that clearly struck a chord with Best and his crew.
Despite returning to the U.S. before the rowing team's triumph, Kelce and his wife, Kylie Kelce, traveled to Paris to support other Team USA athletes. Kelce embraced the French spirit by sporting a navy beret and became an enthusiastic fan of the U.S. women’s rugby team, even engaging in friendly competitions and declaring his official fandom for the sport.
His presence and support were well-received by the athletes, with the U.S. women’s rugby team celebrating his endorsement and cheering on their bronze medal win in the tournament. Kelce's involvement in the Olympic events showcased his dedication to Team USA and his commitment to uplifting and encouraging fellow athletes.
