What does an Olympic athlete do once the games come to a close? You might imagine a healthy combination of rest and celebration time with loved ones. But if you’re someone like Imogen Grant, you’ll immediately start another incredible journey. For this talented rower, that looks like officially starting her career as a doctor. In fact, her first day as a National Health Service (NHS) junior doctor took place mere days after the Olympics.
To make sure that Imogen, or Dr. Grant, as she’ll be called now, got the welcome she deserved, her colleagues got creative. When the 27-year-old arrived at Wexham Park Hospital, she was met by a “guard of honour,” solders that partake in special ceremonies and moments like this one. From here, she was met with lots of cheers and an Olympic-themed cake. Watch Imogen get this warm welcome in the video below!
@dailymailuk Dr Imogen Grant won a gold medal in the rowing at the Olympics. Now she’s starting work as a doctor in the NHS 💙 #imogengrant #nhs #olympics #paris2024 #doctor #rowing ♬ original sound – Daily Mail UK
At the Olympics, Imogen and her rowing partner, Emily Craig, took home the gold. This win is something Imogen never could have imagined when she started school at Trinity College, where she studied medicine. But as soon as she gave the sport a shot, she was hooked. Now, Dr. Grant can say she’s accomplished two huge dreams in a matter of weeks.
Days After the Olympics, Imogen Grant Starts Her New Job as a Doctor
“It feels like I’m about to jump off the deep end into something new, but also something I’ve wanted to do for so many years,” Imogen shares.
Needless to say, everyone is feeling quite proud of Imogen for all of her accomplishments. Talk about showing what’s possible when you follow your dreams!
“An intelligent doctor and a talented athlete, wowww such an inspiration,” a fan of Imogen shares, with another adding, “She absolutely deserved this.”
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