59 min

Lesley Beck: From Olympic Slalom to Mountain Biking and Beyond! - Part 1 Legends of the Brand

    • Sport

A life shaped by snowy slopes and Scottish spirit, Lesley Beck isn't your average athlete. This effervescent adventurer carved her name in ski history as a one of the youngest female slalom competitors at the 1984 and 1988 Winter Olympics and beyond - tackling the slopes with the tenacity of a Highland beast.

But Lesley isn't  just about ski racing, though we talk about her origins, progression and development - we also look at her journey with Mike Jardine and Rare Management. With successes like brining the World Mountian Biking Championships to Fort William, Scotland, Lesley’s story goes beyond gates and racing line.

Lesley lives and breathes for the enchantment of the outdoors. Whether skiing fresh snow,  conquering a mountain bike trail, or simply soaking in the crisp Scottish air, her contagious joy for life is as exhilarating as any downhill rush.

Listen in as we peel back the layers on Lesley's life, from navigating the adrenaline rush of Olympic competition to the satisfaction of building world-class sporting events in Scotland. 
Get ready for a whole lot of Scottish spirit!

A life shaped by snowy slopes and Scottish spirit, Lesley Beck isn't your average athlete. This effervescent adventurer carved her name in ski history as a one of the youngest female slalom competitors at the 1984 and 1988 Winter Olympics and beyond - tackling the slopes with the tenacity of a Highland beast.

But Lesley isn't  just about ski racing, though we talk about her origins, progression and development - we also look at her journey with Mike Jardine and Rare Management. With successes like brining the World Mountian Biking Championships to Fort William, Scotland, Lesley’s story goes beyond gates and racing line.

Lesley lives and breathes for the enchantment of the outdoors. Whether skiing fresh snow,  conquering a mountain bike trail, or simply soaking in the crisp Scottish air, her contagious joy for life is as exhilarating as any downhill rush.

Listen in as we peel back the layers on Lesley's life, from navigating the adrenaline rush of Olympic competition to the satisfaction of building world-class sporting events in Scotland. 
Get ready for a whole lot of Scottish spirit!

59 min

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