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In Conversation with...Seun Adigun

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Our 'In Conversation with..." series takes a deep dive into some of the leaders and trailblazers both on and off the field. What makes them tick and some insight into the journey they have embarked upon.


Our first Episode with the Dr Seun Adigun, the 1st African bobsled driver to compete at the Winter Olympics & the Founder of Bobsled & Skeleton Federation Nigeria.


We discussed her early years in sport, her transition to Winter sports and her current focus of building Bobsled & Skeleton in Nigeria as well as being a key person in the sports, entertainment and culture for the diaspora.


Timestamp:

  • Dr. Seun or just Seun.  2:47 
  • Life in College as a Sport Family member 5:17
  • Olympics 2012 Experience 8:30
  • The Challenge of representing Nigeria 10:41
  • Why did you choose to Represent Nigeria? 15:09
  • How important is Discipline? 19:21
  • Why did you Change to the Winter Olympics? 23:48
  • Did you have doubts about the setback of competing in the Winter Olympics?   30:58
  • The Gofundme story and The Challenge of being a professional Athlete in Africa 32:34
  • Creating a Bobsleigh Federation and the Winter Olympics 44:52
  • What’s next for you and the process of Bobsleigh  50:35
  • Charity Project   51:32
  • How important are mentors 1:03:20
  • Last question, What are your hobbies? 1:05:54


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