Episode 178 - Eleanor Patterson Interview

Off The Podium - An Olympics Podcast - A podcast by Ben Waterworth, Colin Hilding & Jarrod Loobeek - Thursdays

It's time to return to High Jumping today as we speak with two-time Australian Olympian Eleanor Patterson about her amazing career in her amazing sport! We find out from Eleanor how a sleepover at a friend's house set her on her career path and just what it was about high jump that sparked her interest. We also learn about some of the challenges growing up in rural Victoria and how they actually helped her further into her career. Added to this we learn more about just why she gave the sport away and what made her come back, as well as what unique method she has to help spur her over the bar in competitions. It's an incredibly fun and insightful chat that you definitely won't want to miss!