In this episode of the #HerSportShow, we had the pleasure of hosting the professional Irish cyclist, Lara Gillespie.Lara shares exciting updates on her journey towards qualifying for the #Olympics2024, giving us a glimpse into her rigorous training regimen and the challenges she has overcome to reach this stage.
She also proudly serves as an ambassador for the upcoming Barretstown Cycle Challenge, and she shares her enthusiasm for this meaningful event.
We also get to hear some inspiring words of encouragement from the cycling champion, as she emphasises the importance of empowering women and girls in the world of sports.
0:00 - Intro
1:45 - Becoming a recipient of OFI Paris Scholarship
2:50 - Olympic Qualification Journey
5:13 - Becoming a professional cyclist
6:47 - Downtime hobbies
7:52 - Pre-competition habits
8:37 - How to stay motivated
9:42 - Breaking gender biases in sport
13:30 - Barretstown Cycle Challenge
15:33 - Advice to women and girls in sport
16:34 - Personal impact of cycling
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