Inside with Brett Hawke

#296 Meagen Nay on overcoming tragedy, commentating, and the 200 Backstroke


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Meagen Nay is Australian Dolphin #667, having swum in two Olympics (2008, 2012) where she placed 7th and 5th, respectively, in the 200 Backstroke. In 2010, Meagen became Commonwealth Champion in the 2 Back in 2:07.56. She trained under Michael Bohl at St. Peter's Western.  

Meagen has faced tremendous tragedy in her life. Both her Dad and brother passed away in separate car accidents, 16 years apart.   

Most recently, you may have heard her as an Aussie commentator for Amazon Prime!

00:00 Bratter PA Immigration Law 00:05 Live from Azerbaijan 02:45 Tragic life experiences 04:20 How do you react? 06:30 Michael Bohl 08:30 Commonwealth Gold on her Birthday 10:30 Meagan's Mom 11:50 What now? 12:45 Commentating 14:30 What makes a good commentator?  15:45 Beine Nutrition Genetic Sports Performance 16:32 Specific event for commentating? 19:00 200 Back  22:30 Race awareness 25:00 Where do you think swimming is? 27:48 Swimmer Interviews 31:15 Swim Angelfish Adaptive Swim Lessons

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