Let's Talk VI Sport

Let's Talk VI Sport

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Let's Talk VI Sport episodes

  • Melanie Barratt

    In this episode of Let’s Talk VI Sport, we speak with

    Melanie Barratt, a multi-medal winning Paralympic swimmer.

    Mel shares her journey from competing in the Sydney and

    Atlanta Paralympics to her current challenge: attempting to become the first
    blind woman to swim the English Channel.

    We discuss:

    • Her transition from pool swimming to open water swimming
    • The guiding and technology she uses to navigate open water swimming
    • Her preparation for the Channel Swim
    • Advice for current and future athletes

      • Mel’s Channel Swim journey can be followed on www.facebook.com/blindgirlswims

      Mel is raising funds for British Blind Sport as part of

      her Channel Swim challenge. To support, please donate at: https: bit.ly/4dufR3e

      For more information about British Blind Sport, please

      visit www.britishblindsport.org.uk

       

      22 min
    • Oscar Kelly

      On this episode of Let's Talk VI Sport, we are delighted to be joined by para-triathlete Oscar Kelly.

      Oscar discusses his journey into para-triathlon, his hopes for the Paralympics in Paris and the advice he'd give to potential athletes.

      We are delighted that since recording Oscar has been selected to represent Paralympics GB in August 2024.

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      For more information on British Blind Sport, visit our website www.britishblindsport.org.uk

      20 min
    • Zac Shaw

      On this episode of Let's Talk VI Sport, we are joined by sprinter, Zac Shaw.

      Throughout this episode, we discuss:

      - Zac's athletic's journey

      - His most memorable moments

      - His hopes for Paris

      And more!


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      For more information on British Blind Sport, visit www.britishblindsport.org.uk

      18 min
    • Ellen Buttrick MBE

      On the third episode of Let's Talk VI Sport, we are joined by Paralympic rower, Ellen Buttrick MBE.

      Throughout this episode, we discuss:
      - Ellen's journey into para-rowing
      - Her diagnosis with Stargardt Disease
      - Representing Paralympics GB at the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021
      - Receiving her MBE for her contribution to rowing
      And more!


      For more information on the work that British Blind Sport does, please visit www.britishblindsport.org.uk

      23 min
    • Lizzi Jordan

      On this episode of Let’s Talk VI Sport, we are joined by

      para-cyclist Lizzi Jordan who tells us about her extraordinary journey as someone who lost her sight at the age of 19. Lizzi details the achievements she’s had since then which include learning to walk again, running the London Marathon and becoming a World Champion para-cyclist representing Great Britain.

       


      21 min
    • David Clarke OBE


      On this episode of Let’s Talk VI Sport, our host BBS CEO,

      Alaina MacGregor, is joined by David Clarke OBE.

      David is a Paralympian in both goalball and blind football,

      as well as being England’s top scoring blind footballer.

      We hear from him about:

      • David's journey into sport
      • Those who have supported him on his journey to
        • success
      • Hopes for this year’s Paralympics in Paris


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        Let’s Talk VI Sport, please subscribe.


        For more information on British Blind Sport, please visit www.britishblindsport.org.uk


        [Image description: Let’s Talk VI Sport logo. Text: Episode 1, David Clarke OBE. David is pictured wearing GB kit holding a football, alongside BBS CEO, Alaina MacGregor.]

        36 min
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      About Let's Talk VI Sport

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      Let's Talk VI Sport is a fortnightly podcast by British Blind Sport, that brings you fortnightly candid conversations with visually impaired athletes from grassroots to elite level, coaches, and industry experts ahead of the highly anticipated Paralympics in Paris later this year.