Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Adam Gemili - The Untold Athlete Podcast #4
The Untold Athlete Podcast
Welcome to The Untold Athlete Podcast, where we delve into the hidden depths of professional and elite sports. Join us as we uncover the untold tales of the athletes who have reached the pinnacle of their sport. Through in-depth interviews with professional and elite sportspeople, we’ll explore the challenges they’ve faced, the sacrifices they’ve made, and the resilience it takes to succeed in the competitive world of sports. Together, we’ll learn what it truly takes to rise to the top, help to raise awareness of athlete welfare in sport and how we can all strive for a better future in the pursuit of glory. This is The Untold Athlete Podcast, where we redefine what it truly takes to be a champion.
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Episodes
Episodes
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
In this powerful episode of The Untold Athlete Podcast, we welcome European Champion, double Commonwealth medallist, and Paris 2024 Olympian, Jemima Yeats-Brown. Jemima takes us through her journey to the Olympic stage, sharing the immense challenges she faced while training for top level competition and navigating the heart-breaking personal struggle of supporting her sister through a terminal illness. This episode reveals the incredible resilience, strength, and perspective Jemima developed along the way, offering listeners a deeply inspiring look into what it truly means to persevere both on and off the mat.
Tune in for a conversation filled with grit, heart, and an unfiltered look into the life of a world-class athlete.
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
In this episode of The Untold Athlete Podcast, we sit down with Sammy Rockett-Miller, a former World and European Champion in gymnastics who has since transitioned into the world of CrossFit. Sammy opens up about the intense pressures of weight management within gymnastics and how it shaped her career and outlook on fitness. Now, as a CrossFit athlete, she shares her journey of finding a sport that embraces athletes of all shapes and sizes, and the empowerment that comes with it.
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
In this episode of The Untold Athlete, we sit down with Sylvain Distin, a Premier League veteran with over 469 appearances and a record for the most clearances in league history. From his early days at PSG to his career with Newcastle, Manchester City, Everton, and Portsmouth, Sylvain opens up about the untold realities of professional football. We dive into the pressures of being traded between clubs, the mental challenges of critical on-field mistakes, and the surprising lack of support for players, even in the world's richest league. Sylvain’s story sheds light on the mental resilience required to survive in elite football and offers unique insights into the sport beyond the glamour. Tune in for a look at what it's really like to be a professional footballer.
Friday Sep 27, 2024
Friday Sep 27, 2024
In this introductory episode, host Kayvon Arasteh, an ex-Great Britain gymnast, gives a brief overview of The Untold Athlete Podcast.
The Untold Athlete delves into the inspiring, untold stories of elite and professional athletes. Each episode explores their personal journeys, the challenges they've overcome, and the valuable lessons they've learned along the way.
Whether you're an athlete or simply someone who loves powerful stories, this podcast promises to inspire, motivate, and uncover the raw truths behind the athletic journey.