Let's Reign Podcast | Ep. 4 - Annette Echikunwoke
On a special BONUS EPISODE of the Let's Reign Podcast, Annette Echikunwoke took a break from training for the Paris Olympics to talk with Dan Hoard about winning the U.S. Title in the hammer throw, her time at Cincinnati, her path to the 2024 Olympic Games and how she juggles working full-time while competing as an elite athlete. In Paris, the 2018 UC graduate will compete in the hammer throw qualifying round on Aug. 4 with the finals set for Aug. 6.00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Qualifying for the Olympics
02:00 - Pressure of Competition
03:20 - How to Throw a Hammer
04:12 - Tokyo Olympics & The Aftermath
07:00 - Competing for Team USA
08:30 - Training, Coaching, & Working
09:00 - Why UC?
11:00 - Getting into Track & Field
12:30 - Competing with Former Bearcats
13:00 - Expectations of the Olympics
15:00 - What Are You Looking Forward To?
15:30 - Choosing John Cunningham
16:30 - What Does This Accomplishment Mean to You?Created and Produced by The Cincinnati #Bearcats Athletic Department.Follow us:
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