EPISODE · May 19, 2021 · 27 MIN
The One with Abby Dunkin
from The LGBT Sport Podcast · host BBC Radio Cornwall
Abby Dunkin grew up shooting hoops on the driveway of her home in Texas.In fact, for as long as she can remember, she has loved basketball – and that becomes clear when you take a look at her sporting CV.She’s a two-time national champion and 2016 Paralympic champion, helping Team USA to bring home the gold in the wheelchair basketball. And almost exactly a year after announcing her retirement, it’s the perfect time to sit down with Abby to talk about her extraordinary career. We look at her love of the game; the medical conditions that left her unable to walk; bouncing back from hitting rock-bottom; the Paralympics; representation of the LGBTQ+ community in sport and so much more.We think you’ll really like Abby, so definitely go and give her a follow! WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST? @ADunkin23WANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST? @jack_murley [email protected]
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Abby Dunkin grew up shooting hoops on the driveway of her home in Texas.In fact, for as long as she can remember, she has loved basketball – and that becomes clear when you take a look at her sporting CV.She’s a two-time national champion and 2016 Paralympic champion, helping Team USA to bring home the gold in the wheelchair basketball. And almost exactly a year after announcing her retirement, it’s the perfect time to sit down with Abby to talk about her extraordinary career. We look at her love of the game; the medical conditions that left her unable to walk; bouncing back from hitting rock-bottom; the Paralympics; representation of the LGBTQ+ community in sport and so much more.We think you’ll really like Abby, so definitely go and give her a follow! WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST? @ADunkin23WANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST? @jack_murley [email protected]
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