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Laura Kenny: The Price of Gold for Britain's Most Successful Female Olympian (E267)

Laura Kenny: The Price of Gold for Britain's Most Successful Female Olympian (E267)

FromThe High Performance Podcast


Laura Kenny: The Price of Gold for Britain's Most Successful Female Olympian (E267)

FromThe High Performance Podcast

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Length:
58 minutes
Released:
Jun 20, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Jake and Damian sit down with Olympic record-breaker Laura Kenny to discuss the highs and lows of her illustrious cycling career, and the personal challenges she's faced along the way. Legendary British track and road cyclist Laura Kenny made her mark as a five-time Olympic champion and the most successful female cyclist in Olympic history. In this episode, Laura opens up to Jake and Damian about the intense pressure of competing at the highest level, and what led to her retirement this year.Laura openly shares her experiences of the 2012 and 2016 Olympics, recounting the overwhelming nerves she felt and the unique mindset required to overcome such immense pressure. She also reflects on the invaluable support and lessons from her father, emphasising the importance of constructive feedback over harsh criticism.Laura talks about the emotional toll of her struggles with conceiving and the impact it had on her mental health. She bravely shares how speaking out about her miscarriage and the pressures of being a top athlete helped her cope and heal.This conversation provides important insights into managing pressure, fostering supportive relationships, and the crucial role of communication in overcoming personal challenges.If you've been affected by miscarraige - miscarriageassociation.org.ukPartnersHuel ? hppod.co/huel Discover all 154 health benefits at uk.huel.com/benefitsEight Sleep ? hppod.co/eightsleepManual ? hppod.co/manualExplore offers and discounts through our other partners:hppod.co/partners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Jun 20, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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The High Performance Podcast brings you an intimate glimpse into the lives of high-achieving, world-class performers who have all excelled in their field with first-hand experiences and lessons to share. Find out what non-negotiable behaviours they employed to get them to the top and keep them there. Hosting every conversation is sports broadcaster Jake Humphrey and leading organisational psychologist Damian Hughes. Jake is currently BT Sport’s Premier League anchor and former lead presenter of BBC’s Formula One coverage. Damian is an author and professor who continues to work with leading sports organisations to create a high-performing culture.Want more from High Performance? We have launched our brand new premium podcast service 'High Performance Plus' for people who want to support the podcast, listen to ad-free episodes and have access to exclusive bonus content so we can get you even closer to a life of high performance. We'll ask our guests extra questions, just for you and keep recording when the mic stops so you will hear those slightly more intimate conversations at the end of each record. Expect more from Jake and Damian, as they'll be doing regular Q+As and bring you behind the scenes gems that you wouldn't normally get. We hope you love the extra content. Remember, there is no secret. It is all there for you. So chase world class basics. Don't get high on your own supply. Remain humble, curious and empathetic. Sign up: apple.co/highperformance or https://highperformanceplus.supercast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.