Tag Archives: My Defining Moments

Episode 26: Lindsey Jacobellis, Snowboarding

At the 2006 Winter Olympics, a 20-year-old American snowboarder by the name of Lindsey Jacobellis became a household name. Not for winning a gold medal, but for “losing” one. With a clear lead in the inaugural Snowboard Cross event, Lindsey attempted a grab coming off the final roller. She fell, watched the gold medal disappear and got up for silver.

16 years later, at her fifth Olympic Games, Lindsey finally took her place on the top step of the Olympic podium. Winning Team USA’s first gold medal of the Games, it was the fairy-tale story of the Games. Backed up by a second gold medal in the mixed team event a few days later.

Whilst discussing her five defining moments, Lindsey talks through how she dealt with the pain of Torino and joy of Beijing. Plus a whole lot of ups and downs in between!

So wrap up warm and listen to Lindsey Jacobellis on My Defining Moments.

Thanks for listening!
@chrisbrownsport

Episode 25: Laura Weightman, Athletics

British distance runner Laura Weightman announced her retirement from Athletics last month. Although it came much sooner than she would have liked, it gave Laura the opportunity to chat through the 5 moments that defined her career.

A career that included many highlights – 3 Top 8 placings at a global championships, 2 medals over 1500 metres at the European Championships and also 2 Commonwealth medals, including one at 5000 metres.

Coached throughout her career by 1983 World Champion and BBC commentator Steve Cram, the athlete from the North East made a name for herself at the London 2012 Olympic Games. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Laura was denied the chance to compete at her third Olympics in 2020, when in peak shape.

A serious of injuries curtailed her career, but there are plenty of highlights to reflect on as Laura tells us her 5 defining moments.