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Unscripted with Spencer Lodge

#330: Breaking Barriers: How Nicola Adams Became an Olympic Legend

Jan 27, 2025
01:20:03

When the odds are stacked against you, there’s only one choice: fight back. Nicola Adams did just that, and the world watched her win.

 

As the first woman to win an Olympic boxing title, Nicola smashed through every barrier society put in her way. 

 

A two-time Olympic, World, and European Games champion, she challenged stereotypes, rewrote the rules of the game, and became a beacon of hope for women in sports everywhere.

 

In this episode of ‘Unscripted With Spencer Lodge’, Nicola shares her incredible story, from her humble beginnings in Leeds to standing on the world stage. This is a powerful look at what it means to challenge expectations and thrive under pressure. 00:23 – The revolutionary journey of Nicola Adams

11:15 – How setbacks shaped her success

19:00 – Fighting for a place in the ring as a woman

27:30 – The importance of women representation in sports

35:00 – Authenticity and the power of being yourself

50:45 – Using fear as fuel to achieve extraordinary goals

 

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