Champion Rower Emma Twigg Shares Her Inspiring Journey, Olympic Tales, LGBTQ Advocacy, and More

Описание: This episode is packed with stories, insights, and inspiring moments from Emma Twigg's incredible journey.

Emma opens up about her stellar rowing career, including her triumphs at the World Rowing Championships, and we dive into the tales of her three Olympic campaigns, the challenges, triumphs, and unforgettable experiences she encountered on this prestigious global stage.

She gets personal as she talks about her sexuality, her marriage, and her role in the LGBTQ community. It's a heartfelt discussion about love, acceptance, and making a difference.

Hear her experiences with the FIFA Master Program. Discover how this educational journey has shaped her perspectives and contributed to her career, from her time working at Pyeongchang 2018 and ANZ New Zealand, Emma recounts her exciting ventures outside the rowing world.

Don't miss out on this boatload of stories from one of the rowing world's most inspiring figures.

2:07 Thoughts on the Poppels Bryggeri New England IPA, drug testers, and how Seamus and Steve know Emma
5:37 23 years of incorrect hair care
8:34 An obsession with roller blades and a Winter Olympics dream
10:58 The fire for rowing reignited at the Winter Olympic Games
13:15 LGBQT
20:30 From Napier to Beijing in six years
28:08 ERG chat
37:52 Back in the boat
43:30 Twigg version 2020
49:11 The favourite Olympics so far and a few stories from Emma’s three campaigns
56:04 2014 to 2016: Becoming World Champion
1:03:38 Juggling training as an elite athlete while studying for the FIFA Masters
1:08:57 The pressure of high performance
1:20:14 Twigg's ‘team of experts’
1:27:22 Endurance sport: New York Marathon, climbing Mt Kilimanjaro, half ironman and ironman
1:31:02 The Long Way Home (or the short way home for Twigg)
1:36:51 Marriage: 46km first date, wedding dresses, rings and coin tosses
1:40:11 Life after rowing
1:44:05 Bits and pieces