The High Performance Podcast Laura Kenny: The Price of Gold for Britain's Most Successful Female Olympian (E267)
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Jun 20, 2024 
In a candid conversation, Laura Kenny, a five-time Olympic champion and the most successful female cyclist in history, shares the emotional challenges behind her stellar career. She opens up about the intense pressure she faced at the Olympics and how it shaped her mental resilience. Laura discusses her journey through personal struggles, including the toll of miscarriages on her mental health, highlighting the importance of support and communication. Her insights on overcoming adversities inspire not just athletes but anyone navigating life's pressures.
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Olympic Pressure
- Laura Kenny describes the intense pressure she felt at the 2016 Olympics, leading to physical illness from nerves.
- This anecdote highlights the immense mental and emotional toll of high-stakes competition.
Learned Mentality
- Laura Kenny believes that while natural talent exists in physical makeup, mental toughness is learned.
- She emphasizes learning behavioral characteristics from those around you, citing her mother's weight loss as an example.
Delhi Discipline
- At 18, Kenny's structured approach at the Delhi Commonwealth Games helped her focus amidst an overwhelming environment.
- Sticking to familiar foods like pasta and chicken reflects her early commitment to performance.