16 min
Ella Gunson Vantage Black Sticks - Built for Greatness
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- Sport
Joining the Police gave Ella Gunson a new focus after the Tokyo Olympics were postponed - a focus that allows her to honour her late mother.
Eager to play at a second Olympics, the straight-shooting Northlander is in no doubt this team has what it takes to do well in Tokyo.
Ella Gunson is Built for Greatness. Our podcast series is brought to you by Vantage Windows & Doors.
THE EPISODE BREAKDOWN
1. How it feels to be Constable Gunson (0:18)
2. How the pandemic changed Ella's career plans (1:22)
3. Juggling career and training for the Olympics (2:07)
4. Mother playing a huge role in inspiring Ella to join the Police (4:10)
5. Learning to deal with challenging times (5:50)
6. Growing up in Northland, a 'breeding ground' for Black Sticks (10:00)
7. The key to longevity in the sport (11:40)
8. Will this team do what no other NZ Hockey team has done in Tokyo? (14:25)
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/23pADC4gBuU
Joining the Police gave Ella Gunson a new focus after the Tokyo Olympics were postponed - a focus that allows her to honour her late mother.
Eager to play at a second Olympics, the straight-shooting Northlander is in no doubt this team has what it takes to do well in Tokyo.
Ella Gunson is Built for Greatness. Our podcast series is brought to you by Vantage Windows & Doors.
THE EPISODE BREAKDOWN
1. How it feels to be Constable Gunson (0:18)
2. How the pandemic changed Ella's career plans (1:22)
3. Juggling career and training for the Olympics (2:07)
4. Mother playing a huge role in inspiring Ella to join the Police (4:10)
5. Learning to deal with challenging times (5:50)
6. Growing up in Northland, a 'breeding ground' for Black Sticks (10:00)
7. The key to longevity in the sport (11:40)
8. Will this team do what no other NZ Hockey team has done in Tokyo? (14:25)
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/23pADC4gBuU
16 min