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This week Emma is joined by Charlie Guest, a 5x British Slalom Champion, 2x Olympian, and the first British woman to win an Alpine European Cup. Since retiring, Charlie is now a familiar voice in the commentary box and is on the TNT Sports team for the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics.
We dive into what she’s most excited about heading into herOlympic commentary debut, the evolution of women’s alpine skiing and the growing impact of climate change on snow sports.
Expect to hear:
- Reflections on her alpine skiing career
- Developing resilience through injury and pressure
- Reality of retirement from elite sport
- Finding purpose beyond competition
- What “squeaky bum time” means
- The impact of the climate crisis
An honest, insightful conversation about performance, identity, and finding your voice, on and off the mountain.
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