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EPISODE · Nov 10, 2021 · 34 MIN

The One with Helen and Kate Richardson-Walsh

from The LGBT Sport Podcast · host BBC Radio Cornwall

Helen and Kate Richardson-Walsh are British sporting superstars. They're both double Olympic medal-winning hockey players, taking bronze at London 2012 and then gold in a penalty shootout with the Netherlands at the 2016 Olympics in Rio in one of the most iconic moments of the Games. Kate captained the side for thirteen years – and we really don’t have the space to fully document two careers that spanned four Olympic Games, alongside bundles of medals at both a European and Commonwealth level as well! Now, they’ve written a fascinating book called ‘Winning Together’, which gives the inside story of what it takes to build high-performing teams.The book, and this conversation, is a fascinating insight into the drive, sacrifice and effort that it takes to win an Olympic gold medal – and is gritty, frank and, at times, very emotional. We also talk about the importance of LGBTQ+ visibility, their own personal journeys – and the awkwardness of trying your hand at stand-up comedy! This is a fascinating chat with two bona fide British sporting legends – and we’re grateful to Helen and Kate for making the time to join us. WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTS? Kate Richardson-Walsh: @katewalsh11 Helen Richardson-Walsh: @h_richardson8WANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST? @jack_murley [email protected]

Helen and Kate Richardson-Walsh are British sporting superstars. They're both double Olympic medal-winning hockey players, taking bronze at London 2012 and then gold in a penalty shootout with the Netherlands at the 2016 Olympics in Rio in one of the most iconic moments of the Games. Kate captained the side for thirteen years – and we really don’t have the space to fully document two careers that spanned four Olympic Games, alongside bundles of medals at both a European and Commonwealth level as well! Now, they’ve written a fascinating book called ‘Winning Together’, which gives the inside story of what it takes to build high-performing teams.The book, and this conversation, is a fascinating insight into the drive, sacrifice and effort that it takes to win an Olympic gold medal – and is gritty, frank and, at times, very emotional. We also talk about the importance of LGBTQ+ visibility, their own personal journeys – and the awkwardness of trying your hand at stand-up comedy! This is a fascinating chat with two bona fide British sporting legends – and we’re grateful to Helen and Kate for making the time to join us. WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTS? Kate Richardson-Walsh: @katewalsh11 Helen Richardson-Walsh: @h_richardson8WANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST? @jack_murley [email protected]

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