Inside the Mind of an Olympic Champion: Jessica Ennis-Hill
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Reflecting on her career, Jessica Ennis-Hill offers a glimpse into the life of an Olympian, inspiring listeners to pursue their dreams by building mental strength and resilience whilst keeping a steadfast focus on what truly matters.
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Olympic legend Jessica Ennis-Hill delves into the highs and lows of her illustrious career. Jessica is a retired track and field athlete, specialising in the heptathlon and 100 metres hurdles. As a competitor in the heptathlon, she is the 2012 Olympic champion, a three-time world champion, and the 2010 European champion.
In this episode, Jessica opens up about what it was like being the ‘face’ of the 2012 Olympic Games and how she dealt with the immense pressure that brought; highlighting the crucial role of sports psychology to help athletes block out distractions.
With her degree in psychology, Jessica reflects on how her understanding of the human psyche has transformed her approach to training and communication. She acknowledges the invaluable support of her team and loved ones, emphasising the significance of their consistency in her path to success. They also discuss the importance of laughter and finding humour during tough moments.
Jessica discusses how her career changed after the birth of her son in 2014, and going on to become World Champion soon after. She shares her advice for young athletes and why happiness will always be her top priority. From overcoming career-threatening injuries to embracing the joys of motherhood, Jessica's journey is one of resilience, determination, and continued passion.
0:00 Introduction
1:31 What Is High Performance?
1:59 London 2012
7:09 🚨 Join WHOOP
8:29 "Don’t Let The Big Girls Push You Around"
14:19 Mental Strength
17:07 Avoiding The Olympic Stadium
20:42 The Olympic Village
23:52 Knowing You’d Win
27:51 🚨 Travel Counsellors
29:02 Physical VS Mental Strength
33:59 Refusing To Move To London
38:08 The Secret To A Happy Marriage
40:10 2008 Injury
45:08 Kelly Sotherton Rivalry
48:52 From Giving Birth To World Champion
56:22 Retirement Emotions
57:12 Quick-Fire Questions
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What is your most memorable Jessica Ennis-Hill moment? 🏅
@r_unner_G
2 ай бұрын
The roar of the crowd when Ennis was announced and the camera panned on her in the 110mh heat, and then going on to smash her PB. Unreal!
Great interview. Jess is such an impressive person - driven to be a winner, but incredibly grounded and thoughtful at the same time.
I remember her so well because i lived in uk then. My british colleagues followed the Olympic and were loud about it.
Jess was amazing! Please do an interview with Dame Kelly Holmes! Brings back amazing memories!
Such an inspiring lady! Another good video 👌🏻
Saw her in whole foods years ago here in the states.
In the UK in Chris rees academy we are not allowed ones bar or ankle manoeuvre until Brown belt..........My coach is 2 time Polaris champ ashley williams 😊
Love the content and quality guests. On the downside, too many advert breaks compared to Steve B. Plus every product advertised changes their lives...a travel agent! Really. A little patronising imo
Still as lovely as ever is Jess 😍
It would have been very interesting to hear from Jess about what her relationship with her coach was like, especially in light of his subsequent life ban from the sport for sexually inappropriate behaviour. It feels like a missed opportunity.
Jess was EVERYTHING I wanted to be a person, and I hated her for it. Great podcast.
Wish you wouldn’t begin with what is high performance. It’s just a silly ambiguous question.
@manny8816
2 ай бұрын
I think thats the point, asking high performance athletes what they think is high performance. Everyone has a different answer but with the same principles. But it gives an insight into their worldview and perception of high performance and accomplishments. Her answer was balance, and its the first time I've heard that answer. Tells you what it is to her.
@philmorel9861
2 ай бұрын
winning Olympic gold is the answer!
@MillhouseSpeaks
2 ай бұрын
I’d say to ask at the end
@manny8816
2 ай бұрын
@MillhouseSpeaks at the start is best. Right of the bat you've got a talking point that could go on to different topics you may not have even planned. Gives the interviewee the opportunity to speak their mind and unlock more talking points
Elephant in the room alert. How to talk for an hour about your coach without actually talking about him.
here we go, im mixed race.
Still haven't apologised to Ched Evans..... Disgusting.
@Achtung73
2 ай бұрын
She doesn't owe him an apology. At the time he was a convicted sex offender. It is totally reasonable not to want your name associated with one of those.
@jonathanselwyn4572
2 ай бұрын
@@Achtung73 That maybe true but since then things have changed and there's no harm in apologizing when you've demonized someone for something they didn't do. it would look better on her as a person, be a very classy thing to do.
@WingsAreHistory
Ай бұрын
No one cares
@WelshFitness
Ай бұрын
@@WingsAreHistory Aw, feminists. So cute
@WingsAreHistory
Ай бұрын
@@WelshFitness not a feminist, it’s just no one fucking cares. All you do is blah blah and wah wah. Pathetic
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