You Run Like A Girl
You Run Like A Girl is a media and lifestyle brand that aims to shine a spotlight on women in sports. Through interviews, weekly sports round-ups, analysis and profiles, we aim to open a dialogue with underrepresented female athletes and professionals in the sports industry. In doing so, we hope to increase representation of diverse voices, and inspire and motivate others to go after their dreams.
You Run Like A Girl
Simidele Adeagbo - Nigerian Olympian
What would you do if you had a successful track and field career, were on target to make the national team, but came up just shy of a spot at the Olympic trials? Most people would call it quits. But most people aren't Simidele Adeagbo. In today's episode, you'll meet a Nigerian-Canadian woman who became Africa's first athlete in the sport of skeleton at the 2018 Olympics. You'll hear how Simi managed a successful career in corporate marketing while training up to 7 hours a day, what happened when an unexpected opportunity arose for her to realize her dream of being an Olympian, and why a belief in yourself — and not what others think about you - is crucial to achieving your goals.
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