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Ellie Simmonds OBE: The unseen costs of being a pioneer in sport (E141)
The High Performance Podcast
The Importance of Single-Minded Determination in Sport
I think it's important that you made the time to realise all the qualities that Jake was describing earlier your adaptability, ability and passion. I can't give you any advice because I've not competed on a world level but what I will tell you is if you approach the second part of your life with the same ferocious single-minded determination you'll find the same reward. Ellie would love to open her eyes to people in my community and help other charities supporting dwarfism. She'd still like to be involved in swimming coaching or giving back in some way. If she had five more years as an athlete "I wouldn't change anything at this present time"
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