Gadirova sisters on competing against idols
Aimee Fuller links up with the bronze medal winning Gadirova twins Jennifer and Jessica, as well as 400m sprinter Jodie Williams to reflect on competing at Tokyo 2020.
Aimee Fuller brings you the Olympic Mile podcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds. With the long-awaited Tokyo games now under way, it felt only right that we catch up with some of the athletes who are out representing 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've had their shot at Olympic gold.
After whipping around the country to meet up with the likes of Tom Daley, Helen Glover and Bianca Walkden, Aimee is now going to connect with members of Team GB as they talk about life within the camp in Japan, to give you an insider’s view of life as an Olympian.
In this episode Aimee catches up with 400m sprinter Jodie Williams. After taking Jodie for a one mile stroll before the games, Aimee delves in to see if Jodie completed her goals and if the games lived up to her expectations. Did she find her multiple cups of coffee required each day? Has she got the Olympic rings tattoo booked after reaching two world finals?
Aimee is also joined by the Gadirova twin sisters Jennifer and Jessica. Aged just 16, they won an amazing bronze in the team event. Aimee chats to them about what it was like to compete against their idols and how life has changed since returning home.
So come on, join Aimee and some of Team GB’s finest as we chat all things Tokyo 2020.