Dive into the inspiring world of elite athletics with Jenni Cluskey, a champion diver, on this episode of The Bolder Woman podcast. Jenni shares her journey from her first leaps off the diving board to competing at the highest levels, revealing the grit, discipline, and mental strength required to excel in the sport of diving. She opens up about overcoming challenges, staying motivated, and balancing life both in and out of the pool. Whether you’re an aspiring athlete, a fan of water sports, or simply looking for a story of resilience and dedication, this episode offers powerful insights and inspiration. Tune in to hear how Jenni’s passion for diving has shaped her life and how she encourages women to embrace boldness in their pursuits.
Keywords: Jenni Cluskey, diving, women in sports, athlete stories, sports inspiration, mental toughness, perseverance, water sports, elite athlete, The Bolder Woman podcast.
Jenni Cluskey is a Masters Diver who has reached her 70th birthday with the same enthusiasm for the sport and appetite for winning that drew her back in the early 90’s. Like any athlete she has faced her challenges, whether it be physical or part of the mental game that sport presents. She started diving at the age of 14 and three years later she was already qualified for national championships in the Highboard event. By the time she was 20 she earned a place on the Commonwealth Games team for Scotland where she finished 8th. And then she spent time in the Australia and New Zealand with different coaches and learning how different their system was for divers to that in the UK. She missed a chance to try out for the 1972 Olympic Games because she couldn’t afford the fare home which we learn was a mixed blessing given the massacre at the Munich games. Since returning to the UK she took a break from the sport but when she did pick it up again she began her Masters career with a vengeance competing at numerous European venues and finishing in the top three. In 2019, the World Masters was held in Gwanju, South Korea but Jennie has to be selective about traveling since divers are entirely self funded.
This episode was first released in April 2019.
Host: Chris Stafford
The Bolder Woman is part of the Women Unscripted podcast network (formerly WiSP Sports) founded in 2012 by Chris Stafford, which has more than 1750 episodes from around the world of women’s sport and the arts. We have covered every sport and all the issues around women in sport. We have interviewed hundreds of athletes and several of them have hosted our shows over the years. Subscribe and download Women Unscripted for free access to our extensive archive library.
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