More Than Medals
More Than Medals
Podcast Description
More Than Medals by Crossing The Line is a podcast from Canada's Leanne Taylor, the first woman in Canada's history to medal in paratriathlon, at Paris 2024. "More Than Medals was born from a desire to share with the world, the lessons that my friends in the parasport community have taught me" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of resilience, friendship, and personal growth within the parasport community, with episodes discussing topics like the journey of transitioning between sports, overcoming physical challenges, and the impact of friendship in competitive environments. Examples include Greg Stewart's story of adapting from sitting volleyball to shot put, and Kendall Gretsch's experiences growing up with spina bifida.
More Than Medals by Crossing The Line is a podcast from Canada’s Leanne Taylor, the first woman in Canada’s history to medal in paratriathlon, at Paris 2024. “More Than Medals was born from a desire to share with the world, the lessons that my friends in the parasport community have taught me”
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leanne Taylor welcomes Austin Smeenk, a world-class T34 wheelchair racer from Oakville, Ontario and three-time Paralympian and three-time Paralympic medalist.
In their conversation, Austin dives into his early start in adaptive sports, the mental and physical grind behind his podium finishes and world records, and the unexpected—and often hilarious—challenges of dating with a disability.
This episode delivers a refreshingly honest and upbeat look from a guy who’s loud, hilarious, and unapologetically himself
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