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Welcome back to RunPod 'Going For Gold'!
Today, Jenni is joined by the legendary Tessa Sanderson CBE. Tessa, a former javelin thrower, shattered barriers as the First Black British Woman to win an Olympic title.
Her story is nothing short of remarkable. A six-time Olympian, Tessa clinched gold at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics in a moment that still remains unforgettable.
As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of her historic victory, Tessa shares her passionate and motivational journey with us. Plus lets us into the fact she still owns every iconic tracksuit from 1976 to 1996!
Don't miss this inspiring episode filled with triumph, dedication, and a walk down memory lane with one of the greatest athletes in Olympic history.
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Published 11/15/24
On this episode of RunPod, Jenni welcomes Jamie Baulch to the studio—an Olympic silver medalist and Welsh sprinting icon!
Jamie takes listeners back to his early days with the Newport Harriers and Cardiff AAC, where his athletic journey began.
Defying the odds for 400m runners, who are typically...
Published 11/08/24