Jess Learmonth
Team GB gold medallist from Tokyo
The Breakdown with Orla Chennaoui and Greg Rutherford · Eurosport
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Show Notes
After last week's emotional discussion with Sir Chris Hoy, another Team GB gold-medal winner joins Orla and Greg this week as we meet Jess Learmonth.
Part of the team which brought home the gold in the mixed relay triathlon in Tokyo, Jess has a remarkable backstory, which involves working in Sainsbury's on minimum wage - a world away from some elite athletes.
We also hear about the moment she thought her "world was about to end", when she broke her back just five months before the Olympics were due to start...
The Breakdown is presented by Orla Chennaoui and Greg Rutherford
Production Manager: Maria Pilkington
Audio edit and mix: Pete Burton
Footage edit: Phil Golston and Pete Burton
Cameras: Marco Camilloni and Pete Burton
Produced by Orla Chennaoui and Pete Burton
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