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
Duncan Scott on mindset, Tokyo Olympic success, FINA World Champs, and his swimming future
Srikanth Kidambi on his love of film, Thomas Cup win, and badminton excellence
Pau Gasol on NBA finals, Kobe Bryant and the Olympics
Shawn Johnson East on gymnastics age limit, body image journey, and Angel City FC
Ana Ivanovic on pressure, parenting and 2022 French Open
Bruno Fratus: The charismatic swimmer on Ayrton Senna, authenticity and Paris 2024
The best bits of athlete advice (and some laughs)
Shaun White and team: The full interview from Beijing 2022
Paralympic medallist Amy Purdy speaks to inspirational IOC Young Leaders
More than a movie: Jamaica bobsleigh legend Chris Stokes on legacy of 'Cool Runnings'
Paula Moltzan - the alpine skier with a second chance
Gus Kenworthy and Elana Meyers-Taylor on Beijing 2022
Brittany Bowe plus figure skating world champs preview
IPC President Andrew Parsons looks back on Beijing 2022
Oyuna Uranchimeg: Finding strength in adverse times
Mike Schultz - inventing Paralympic success on all fronts
Evgenia Medvedeva and Jason Brown: A figure skating friendship forged in Toronto
Beijing 2022 (Bonus): Martin Fourcade and Frida Hansdotter
Beijing 2022: Alina Zagitova, Alysa Liu, and a figure skating review
Beijing 2022: How Gloria Kotnik lost the stress of competing to hit her best ever result
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