Ep 3 - Mona McSharry and the Rise of Irish Swimming

Ep 3 - Mona McSharry and the Rise of Irish Swimming

Not Quite Gold · 2024-12-19
51:34

In this episode Aifric and Annalise get to speak to Irish swimming sensation Mona McSharry. Mona a Sligo native who despite growing up without world class facilities, has still managed to come out as one of the worlds best swimmers. Mona is the tenth Irish woman to win an Olympic medal and won Ireland's first medal at Paris 2024, a Bronze in the 100m breaststroke. Listen now to hear Mona's fascinating story and the important lessons she learned along the way. Mona's podcast recommendation is Unfiltered Waters by Katie Hoff and Missy Franklin.

Not Quite Gold

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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