EPISODE · Aug 23, 2019 · 24 MIN
The One with Vicki Carter
from The LGBT Sport Podcast · host BBC Radio Cornwall
She describes herself as 'an average pool swimmer' at best - but it's probably fair to say that Vicki Carter is selling herself short.She's competed at numerous Gay Games - and last month, she became the latest person to conquer the English Channel. Why? Well, partly to prove something to herself - but also to raise the money necessary to host the UK's first awards shows celebrating LGBTQ+ people in sport.She's been speaking about her training; the mantra that kept her going; why it was something she wanted to do - and why she's so passionate about getting more LGBTQ+ individuals active.WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST? @out_for_sport @outtoswimWANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE SHOW @jack_murley [email protected]
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She describes herself as 'an average pool swimmer' at best - but it's probably fair to say that Vicki Carter is selling herself short.She's competed at numerous Gay Games - and last month, she became the latest person to conquer the English Channel. Why? Well, partly to prove something to herself - but also to raise the money necessary to host the UK's first awards shows celebrating LGBTQ+ people in sport.She's been speaking about her training; the mantra that kept her going; why it was something she wanted to do - and why she's so passionate about getting more LGBTQ+ individuals active.WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST? @out_for_sport @outtoswimWANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE SHOW @jack_murley [email protected]
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