What’s the Story Podcast is a two-time Irish podcast of the year, bringing you Ireland’s best comedy, entertainment, craic, and nonsense. Everyone has a story to tell and we want to tell it. Join Danny & Mero as they bring you tales from around Ireland (and sometimes beyond) with guests, and of course their own stories and laughs along the way. Sometimes serious, sometimes funny, always entertaining. All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected.
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episode 288: WTS 306: Kerrie Leonard
This week we're joined by Irish Paralympian Kerrie Leonard.
Kerrie represented Ireland at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics which, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, were held in 2021. Kerrie tells us about her experience in those historic, pandemic games and what it was like for athletes at the events.
Kerrie tells us what brought her to Archery and how it helped her with mental health struggles while studying at college. Having never really intended to go to the pinnacle of para-sports, she narrowly missed out on qualifying for Rio 2016 but that left her ready and poised to take on Tokyo.
With the Paris games on the horizon, we discuss qualification hopes for this year's games. And, away from archery and competing in World Championships and Paralympics, we talk a little about her other passions including being a keen horse breeder and racing fan.