Show Notes
Guest host Katie Kirk is joined by 1995 5,000m champion Sonia O'Sullivan on the 30th anniversary of her global gold. On August 12th, 1995, Sonia became the first Irish female world champion when she crossed the line in the 5k event in 14:46.47. In the episode, Sonia reflects on the pressure she put on herself and how she protected her energy by basing herself in London before the championships. It will be a full-circle moment for the O'Sullivan family this year with daughter Sophie qualified to compete in the World Championships in September. Keep listening to hear how, or not, the world champion celebrated on that historic night in 1995.
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