Aifric and Annalise talk with guests about the ups and downs of their careers and the lessons they have learned along the way. Aifric is a two-time Olympian and...
Ep 11 - Lucy Mulhall: Faith, Family, Football... & Rugby! That one phone call that changed her life.
This week, the girls sit down with rugby 7s powerhouse Lucy Mulhall. A country girl with a passion for all sports. Lucy's world was changed forever when someone suggested she try for the Olympics. Who could resist? In this episode, Lucy takes us through her remarkable journey from GAA to rugby, sharing the highs and lows along the way. She opens up about what it means to be a captain, the responsibility of leadership, and the honor of wearing the green jersey. Like many athletes, Lucy has faced her share of heartbreak, and she reflects on the emotional rollercoaster of her Olympic season. Tune in to hear how she gave everything to chase her dreams and left no stone unturned in the process.Lucy’s peak snack would be a bowl of porridge and a caramel dairy milk (it’s all about balance!) And her top recommendations are - the Podcast Chasing Excellence, My Therapist Ghosted Me and The High Performance Podcast.
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Ep 10 - Dr Philip Doyle from Sculling in to Scrubbing in
In Episode 10 of Not Quite Gold, your hosts Aifric and Annalise are joined by Dr. Philip Doyle, an Olympic bronze medalist from Paris 2024, two-time Olympian, and practicing doctor from Northern Ireland. Philip opens up about his remarkable journey, from growing up in Northern Ireland thinking he might make it in hockey to discovering rowing while at university. Philip shares how he balances his medical career with the demands of elite rowing and bounced back from a disappointing Tokyo Olympics. Hear how he persevered to claim bronze in the men’s heavyweight double scull alongside teammate Daire Lynch. Join us talking to Philip about resilience, ambition, what it takes to thrive both in sport and work with a few laughs along the way.Philip's picks are Black Box Thinking by Matthew Syed, and his peak snack is a Carmelita (https://www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk/recipes/traybakes/carmelitas) but fifteens (https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/fifteens) also get a shout out!
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Ep 9 - Daniel Wiffen: The Relentless Drive to Go Faster, Elevate Irish Swimming & Reach the LA 2028 Podium with his Twin Brother
In this episode of Not Quite Gold, we sit down with world-class swimmer Daniel Wiffen to talk all things training, competition, and the mindset that drives him to be the best. From medal-winning performances to training alongside his twin brother Nathan, Daniel shares what it takes to compete at the highest level and how he pushes himself to try to win every single session. We also dive into his passion for elevating Irish swimming, the dedication required to push past limits, his unexpected appearance in Game of Thrones, and his deep appreciation for his parents—their work ethic and selflessness in supporting his journey from the very start. Tune in for a fascinating chat with one of swimming’s biggest stars.Daniel's inspiration are his parents and his peak snack recommendation is a good bar of white chocolate, maybe just don't have the 14 or so a week he does unless you are also swimming 10K a day!
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Ep 8 - Are Olympic Medals Worth It? Family, Psychology and Balance with Aidan Walsh
This episode gives an incredible insight into the mind of two time Olympian and Olympic medallist, Aidan Walsh. He’s quick to credit his sister Michaela for all his success and fondly reflects on how they got started in the world of boxing. Despite his numerous accolades, Aidan has had a challenging journey. The trio chat about how an Olympic medal can change your life and sometimes it’s not all positive. Psychology is a reoccurring theme in this chat and Aidan discusses his passion for the role it plays not just in sport but outside of the ring too.
Aidan’s peak recommendation is Derry Girls.
Follow Aidan @aidanwalsh997 on Instagram
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Ep 7 - Smashing Through Barriers and Building Confidence with Orla Comerford
The girls are back with Episode 7 and are joined by the amazing Paralympic Medallist and Irish Sprinter, Orla Comerford. The trio chat through the importance of mentors in life, overcoming disappointment, building confidence and so much more. Orla is not only a fantastic athlete but also a very talented artist and expresses her gratitude for having two things that she's so passionate about in life. Orla explains how her visual impairment presented challenges and how her school days were tough. However, she was quick to add that the art room and the track was her refuge. Tune in to hear her peak and pit moments in her career so far and what snack she carries around with her at all times.
Orla's peak follow recommendation: Jazmin Sawyers GB Long Jump athlete @jasminsawyers on Instagram
Follow Orla @orla_comerford on Instagram
Aifric and Annalise talk with guests about the ups and downs of their careers and the lessons they have learned along the way. Aifric is a two-time Olympian and a Tokyo 2020 Bronze medalist in Rowing. Annalise is a three-time Olympian and a Silver medalist from Rio 2016 in Sailing.
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