Not Quite Gold
Not Quite Gold
Podcast Description
Aifric and Annalise talk with guests about the ups and downs of their careers and the lessons they have learned along the way. Aifric is a two-time Olympian and a Tokyo 2020 Bronze medalist in Rowing. Annalise is a three-time Olympian and a Silver medalist from Rio 2016 in Sailing.
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The podcast focuses on themes such as the mental and emotional challenges of being an athlete, the impact of technology on sports, and overcoming personal barriers. For instance, episodes dive into topics like 'Are Olympic Medals Worth It?' which explores both the positive and negative impacts of winning medals, and 'Smashing Through Barriers' that highlights the importance of mentorship and building confidence as discussed by guests like Orla Comerford and Aidan Walsh.
Aifric and Annalise talk with guests about the ups and downs of their careers and the lessons they have learned along the way. Aifric is a two-time Olympian and a Tokyo 2020 Bronze medalist in Rowing. Annalise is a three-time Olympian and a Silver medalist from Rio 2016 in Sailing.
In this episode, we sit down with Jack Woolley, Ireland’s first-ever Olympic taekwondo athlete, to chat about his extraordinary journey. From starting out as a six year old following his brother into taekwondo to representing Ireland on the global stage at the Tokyo and Paris Olympics, Jack shares the highs and lows of his athletic career.
Jack opens up about his stint on Dancing with the Stars, where he proved his talents go far beyond the mat, and his recent engagement. Join us as Jack reflects on his career so far and what’s next as he sets his sights on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Jacks snack of choice is a bag of Tangfastics, a great choice in our eyes!
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