5x Gold Medalist Ellie Simmonds Opens Up on Her Adoption, Disability & The TRUTH Behind Retirement

Subscribe and help grow our community!In this episode of Exhibit A, Abbey Clancy sits down with Ellie Simmonds, a retired 5x gold medal winning Paralympic swimmer and inspirational figure. Ellie shares her remarkable journey from being adopted and discovering her love for swimming at a young age to competing in four Paralympic Games. She reminisces about her debut at the Beijing 2008 Paralympics at just 13 years old, where she won her first two gold medals, and her most cherished memories from the London 2012 Paralympics, where she secured two golds, a silver, and a bronze.Ellie discusses her experiences growing up with dwarfism, the supportive environment provided by her family, and her recent journey to reconnect with her birth mother. She also opens up about her post-swimming career, her involvement in television, and her commitment to advocating for disability awareness and inclusivity.Ellie Simmonds, an OBE and MBE recipient, is celebrated for her contributions to swimming and her advocacy for people with disabilities. She has won five Paralympic gold medals, broken multiple world records, and inspired countless individuals with her resilience and determination. Beyond swimming, Ellie has participated in television shows like "Strictly Come Dancing" and has produced impactful documentaries such as "Ellie Simmonds: A World Without Dwarfism."FOLLOW EXHIBIT A:INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/exhibitashowTIKTOK: tiktok.com/@exhibitashowYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/ @exhibitashow FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/exhibitashow/FOLLOW ABBEY CLANCY: INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/abbeyclancyTHERAPY CROUCH:INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thetherapycrouchTIKTOK: tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouchYOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/ @thetherapycrouch MARVELLOUS NETWORK: marvellousclub.comINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/marvellousclub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.