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Episode 24: Non Stanford, Triathlon

At the age of 9, Non Stanford decided she wanted to be an Olympian. She tried Gymnastics, Swimming and Athletics before finding Triathlon, the sport that would take her to the Games. Mentored by Dame Kelly Holmes throughout her teenage years, Non was a talented junior middle distance runner who became a world beating triathlete.…

Episode 23: Lutalo Muhammad, Taekwondo

Not only is Lutalo Muhammad Great Britain’s most successful male Taekwondo practitioner, he’s also the latest guest to discuss the 5 moments that defined his career.  In this episode of My Defining Moments, the recently retired 31-year-old discusses the controversy surrounding his selection for the London 2012 Olympic Games, his agonising last-second defeat in the 2016 Olympic…

Episode 22: Tom Bosworth, Athletics

Over the summer, Tom Bosworth retired from the sport of Athletics. The 32-year-old race walker enjoyed an emotional send-off at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. In this episode of My Defining Moments, Tom reflects on his career and looks ahead to the future. Hear Tom discuss his late start to Athletics, coming out as gay on breakfast…

Episode 24: Non Stanford, Triathlon My Defining Moments

At the age of 9, Non Stanford decided she wanted to be an Olympian. She tried Gymnastics, Swimming and Athletics before finding Triathlon, the sport that would take her to the Games. Mentored by Dame Kelly Holmes throughout her teenage years, Non was a talented junior middle distance runner who became a world beating triathlete. After becoming world champion in 2013, Non achieved her childhood dream when she became an Olympian at the Rio 2016 Games. However, the Games were bittersweet, finishing in 4th place just a few seconds behind her friend and team-mate Vicky Holland. The years that followed were tough on her mental health. But there was to be a happy ending to her career, winning Commonwealth silver for Wales in the Team Relay and a fairytale final race that brought home a European gold medal. So once you've finished your swim, get listening to Non's five defining moments as you cycle and run your way home!
  1. Episode 24: Non Stanford, Triathlon
  2. Episode 23: Lutalo Muhammad, Taekwondo
  3. Episode 22: Tom Bosworth, Athletics
  4. Episode 21: Nathan Adrian, Swimming
  5. Episode 20: Tiffany Porter, Athletics

Don’t forget to check out https://trackcastic.com/ – an Athletics podcast which I contribute to.

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