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From the Commentary Box

From the Commentary Box

by Lara Davies

Sports News Sports

Season 1

EP4: Olympic Swimmer Alice Dearing talks about her move to marathon swimming, the importance of a strong support network and Olympic revenge

In this episode, Alice and I spoke about the importance of having a strong support network of friends and family, her unexpected jump to marathon swimming and her first Olympics. We also dig up some memories of the past and how she overcame challenges on the road to becoming Great Britain's first black female Olympic swimmer.I had such a fun time recording this with Alice and we hope you join in some of the giggles we had along the way.

EP3: Fontaine Wright talks becoming England badminton no.1, Commonwealth Games rejection and her struggles with career limiting injuries

In this episode, I sat down with former professional Badminton player Fontaine Wright to talk about her experience finding badminton and becoming England number 1. We talk about her struggles with career-threatening injuries and decling with rejection from the Commonwealth Games selection while at the top of her game. Hope you enjoy!Make sure to like and subscribe and follow the podcast on social media: Instagram: @fromthecommentarybox @lara.davies Tiktok: @fromthecommentarybox

EP2: Ellie-Rose Griffiths talks leaving school at 10, becoming GB no.1 and quitting pro tennis

In this episode, I sat down with former professional junior tennis player Ellie-Rose to talk about her experience becoming a tennis pro when she was 10, the impact tennis had on her relationships and her decision to quit. Hope you enjoy! Make sure to like and subscribe and follow the podcast on social media: Instagram: @fromthecommentarybox @lara.davies Tiktok: @fromthecommentarybox

EP1: Lara Davies talks rejection from GB rowing, the Commonwealth Games and starting a podcast

Hello and welcome to From the Commentary Box, my brand new podcast where I'll be talking to a range of athletes about the ups-and-downs of being a professional sports star. I want to give you the opportunity to meet the people behind all the medals and give a platform to sports that are typically underrepresented. Hope you enjoy and let me know what you think on my socials @lara.davies @fromthecommentarybox