Whitewater kayaker Michal Smolen having a breakthrough year on his route toward Rio in 2016

This year, Michal Smolen is having unprecedented success, winning the U-23 world championship and also a bronze medal on the World Cup circuit in whitewater kayaking. Still only 20, Smolen likely is America's best hope for a medal in the 2016 Olympics at Rio de Janeiro. My story for TeamUSA.org: http://www.teamusa.org/News/2014/July/02/Smokin-Smolens-Breakthrough-Year