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Behind the BlocksAuthor: Chris Stafford
Behind the Blocks is a swimming podcast, hosted by multi-Olympic medalist Kaitlin Sandeno. The first series launched in May 2020 featured exclusive interviews with some of the best swimmers in the US. Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ella Eastin: A Record-Breaking Journey of Resilience & Reinvention
Thursday, 9 September, 2021
Dive into an inspiring biographical interview with Ella Eastin, a record-breaking American swimmer whose determination, grace, and resilience have shaped her legacy in the pool and beyond. In this compelling episode, Ella shares her journey from early promise to becoming one of the most decorated collegiate swimmers of her generation. Listeners go behind the scenes of her rise through USA Swimming, her incredible NCAA performances, and the obstacles that tested her strength—including health challenges that dramatically redirected her competitive path. Hear how Ella navigated victory, adversity, identity, and transformation while redefining success both inside and outside the lanes. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, student, parent, or someone who loves stories of grit and passion, Ella’s thoughtful reflections illuminate what it means to pursue big dreams with heart. We explore her training mindset, the emotional landscape of competing at an elite level, the value of support systems, and how she continues to evolve as a leader, mentor, and advocate for athlete well-being. This intimate conversation reveals the person behind the records—grounded, reflective, and dedicated to empowering others through honesty and authenticity. Join us for a deep, motivating journey into the life of a champion whose story continues to inspire.Keywords:Ella Eastin, swimming podcast, biography interview, NCAA swimming, Stanford swimming, USA Swimming, record-breaking swimmer, athlete resilience, sports mindset, high-performance training, Olympic hopeful, athlete mental health, women in sports, college athletics, Ella Eastin interview, athlete wellness, sports storytelling, inspirational athletes, sports biography, personal growth, competitive swimming journey, podcast interview swimmers, elite athlete stories, health challenges athletes.I"t has been a true pleasure to watch our next guest blossom, mature, and leave her mark in the sport. Kaitlin first met Ella Eastin when she was just nine years old and she has played a small part of her massive career. Ella was special, both in the pool and out, from a very young age, and is not done yet. She broke numerous national age group and high school records and began her record-breaking college career at Stanford in 2015. She was a member of three Pac-12 and NCAA championship teams, 12 time national champion and first woman to win four NCAA titles in the 400 IM. Ella is a 20 time All-American, 2018 NCAA Championships Swimmer of the Meet, four American and NCAA records and a long list of other accolades." Kaitlin SandenoWomen Unscripted (formerly WiSP Sports) founded in 2012, has more than 1700 episodes from around the world of women’s sport and the arts. We have covered every sport and all the issues around women in sport. We have interviewed hundreds of athletes and several of them have hosted our shows over the years. Subscribe and download Women Unscripted for free access to our extensive archive library.
