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The Olympic Mile

Helen Glover on juggling kids, training and Tokyo

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 5 LiveLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 5 Live

Aimee Fuller brings you The Olympic Mile podcast on BBC Sounds. With the long-awaited Tokyo games edging ever closer, it felt only right that we catch up with some of the athletes who are heading out to represent our nation.

As a two-time winter Olympian, she knows just how it feels, so is buzzing to introduce you to some of Team GB’s finest, as they prepare for their shot at Olympic gold.

This time Aimee has traveled Berkshire and met up with rower, Helen Glover on the banks of the River Thames, the double Olympic champion chats to her as they take a walk along the tow path, discussing all things kids, comebacks and getting back into shape during lockdown.

You can hear the full series with 5 more Olympic icons on BBC Sounds, and we'll be catching back up with them as the Olympic Games progress in Tokyo. Show less

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