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00:00 Introduction to this weeks guests
01:02 Has Ellie’s gold medal sunk in yet?
02:03 Hannah Mills creating pathways for others
04:04 Helena Lucas moving into Coaching
06:54 The dynamic of mixed crew in a 470
09:08 Kite Surfing – How does the British Sailing Team cope with a new sport?
11:18 Hannah Mills on the DNA of British Sailing
13:06 Helena Lucas on the influence of experienced sailors
14:35 What is Helena doing to give our athletes the edge in LA?
19:20 London 2012
22:05 Hannah’s first gold medal in Rio
24:21 Helena asks Hannah about her expectations coming out of London 2012
25:35 Ellie’s experience in Marseille
29:12 Ellie’s memories of the opening and closing ceremonies
30:56 Helena’s advice from Ian Barker
31:48 Tokyo 2020 – Hannah’s gold medal moment
35:38 The extra year before Tokyo
37:30 Kite Surfing – how aware of other surfers is Ellie?
38:50 Helena asks Ellie if the Kite Surfers are close
41:04 Depth of talent on the squad
41:37 Under pressure
44:17 Process regattas
46:37 The end of Paralympic Sailing
50:26 LA Olympics
53:37 Weirdest/coolest thing you’ve been asked to do or attend?
55:48 What message would our medallists give to their younger self?
59:19 Next Weeks Episode – Ben Ainslie the GOAT of Sailing
What does it take to reach the very top – and stay there?
In this inspiring episode, three of Britain’s finest sailors from recent Games reflect on their journeys to Olympic and Paralympic gold, the challenges along the way and the legacy they’re building for the next generation.
Ellie Aldridge MBE made history at Paris 2024 as the first ever Olympic kiteboarding champion, navigating a brand-new discipline and proving that fast learning and bold ambition can pay off in spectacular style.
Hannah Mills OBE, Britain’s most successful female Olympic sailor, shares how she transformed setbacks into triumphs – from a silver medal in London to back-to-back golds – and why she’s now determined to open doors for other women in elite sailing.
Helena Lucas MBE, Paralympic sailing gold and bronze medallist, explains why her passion for the sport continues through coaching, mentoring and pushing for sailing’s reinstatement in the Paralympics.
Together, they reveal what makes Britain such a sailing powerhouse: knowledge passed down the generations, fierce but supportive rivalries, and an unrelenting eye for detail.
Honest, inspiring and full of hard-won lessons, this is a rare insight into life at the top of the podium.
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