"Tora! Tora! Tora" (oh, wait, that's the movie title)"Torah! Torah! Torah!" (and that would be my new favorite Olympian!)
Torah Bright! Women's Snowboard Halfpipe Gold Medalist! Roxy Clothing Line Designer! LDS Church Member! Awesome!
What a thrill to watch Torah Bright win the 1st Australian Gold Medal in the 2010 Olympics! And she doesn't fit the stereotype of your typical snowboarder at all! She's coached by her older brother, Bob, comes from a great family, and she's engaged to be married in the Salt Lake Temple.
When Bright was asked if her religion helped her with her snowboarding, she replied: I think it perhaps gives me a little bit of purpose to what I do, which is always a nice thing to get you through those tough days and rough times. I think it's kept me fairly grounded."
Bright's manager, Mark Jones, admires her example, stating, "Torah's values are not shallow, they're not for convenience, they're a part of her absolute spirit and her fundamental belief."
Jones admits that they have passed up lucrative endorsements in order for Bright to remain true to her beliefs. They've turned down deals from energy drinks that are highly caffeinated and some magazine publications. Jones said: "If it's not very classy and classic and reflective of her standards, then we don't go down that path. She just wants to surround herself with really positive people and positive brands."
At the end of the day, Torah Bright's feels like the real winner! She says, "I'm happy looking at the world and eliminating dramas that are caused by certain things that you do or don't do." Man, I ditto that sentiment! Go Torah!
