Sonia O’Sullivan: Episode 30

From humble beginnings as a promising young Cork athlete who was as interested in her college education as she was in turning professional to becoming one of the most recognised names in Irish sporting history, Sonia O'Sullivan's journey literally takes her around the world. Sonia sits down with Jarlath to talk about the events that led to her becoming one of Ireland's sporting heroes including how she was able to hide an injury to allow herself compete, what it was like to make a costly mistake in an Olympic final and not understanding the connection she had with the Irish public until she retired.

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