Londoner Anita Asante has travelled the world as a professional football player. She's a Champions League winner who has picked up trophies in England, Sweden, and the USA - even meeting Barack Obama. The 2012 Olympian is an engaged supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and is currently playing for Aston Villa in the WSL.
She spoke about her all-conquering Arsenal side, the recent incident with San Diego Loyal coach Landon Donovan, and more.
If you like this week then try our other episode with Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger
For most inspirational stories from the Olympics, head to the OlympicChannel.com/Podcast
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Alistair Brownlee on tea drinking, triathlon, and Tokyo 2020
Laurie Hernandez, Brian Orser, and more on how to #StayStrong
Claressa Shields - the Flint boxer who took on the world and won
Pandelela - the famous Malaysian diver in isolation
Eliud Kipchoge and Kenenisa Bekele: Two-hour marathons, London, and the Olympics
Greg O'Shea - the 'Love Island' winner with an Olympic ambition
'This is no Cinderella story' - Scout Bassett's guide to tackling tough times
Behind the smile of Stephanie Gilmore - the seven-time world champion surfer
Isolation, the coronavirus, and why you should NEVER give up with Sakura Kokumai
Boxing champ Nicola Adams on London 2012, mindset, and retirement
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Simone Biles and Laurie Hernandez on 2020 goals
Luvo Manyonga: From drug addiction to world champion
Boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko
Dina Asher-Smith - the world champion Team GB sprinter
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on VAR, Tokyo 2020, and women's football
Figure skaters Mariah Bell and Adam Rippon
Beijing 2022 - what can we expect?
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