The LGBT Sport Podcast - The One with Helen and Kate Richardson-Walsh

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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_richardson8

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jack.murley@bbc.co.uk

Published on Wednesday, 10th November 2021.

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