Today on accelerating excellence, we have Laura Weightman.

Laura is a British middle-distance sensation who captured hearts and headlines worldwide. She is truly elite in every sense of the word. Born and raised in Northumberland, Laura's journey from a young talent to an Team GB Olympian is nothing short of extraordinary.

Laura has represented Great Britain in the 1500m at both the London 2012, and Rio 2016 Olympic games. She has multiple European and Commonwealth medals to her name in the 1500m and 5000m. Her tenacity and drive have inspired countless athletes around the world, and her career highlights include stunning performances at the 2012 London Olympics, the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

It's not just her achievements on the track that make Laura special. Off it, she's known for her humility, her passion for giving back to the community, and her commitment to the sport she loves. Laura has since moved into a coaching role, where she is sharing her knowledge and experience with both the next generation of elite athletes along with enthusiastic amateurs.

In this episode Laura shares her insights from her racing in Olympic finals, the challenges she's faced and how she overcame them, and why the way we define success is so important.

I hope you enjoy.

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