EP 16 - An Episode with a Hint of Silver: Hélène Hesters Talks Family, Success, and Everything in Between

In this episode, Hélène Hesters shares the story behind her unexpected silver medal in the elimination race at the European Championships last week. She reflects on the pressure and emotions she experienced during the Olympics and how that shaped her performance. Hélène discusses the balance of competing in both road and track cycling, as well as the remarkable DJ choice at the UEC. She puts her brother Cesar in the spotlights, who is almost always overlooked by the media. And makes clear how important the strong bond she shares with both her brothers Jules and Cesar is for her career. From her background in acrogym to her dreams for the future, Hélène explains what a medal at the Championships means to her compared to just participating. We also talk about the impressive Anna Morris, the impact of Sanne Cant’s retirement, and much more.