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Over this episode, I will be talking to Freya Levy,  who is a truly inspirational young woman making a difference.

Freya is a Michael Johnson young leader, as well as an events executive at sports charity Panathlon Challenge.

In this episode, you will hear from Freya journey in life and sport and about her training and plans to represent England.    Freya is a talented sportswomen part of the British team for wheelchair rugby 7s, GB Women's Para- Ice hockey team and on the GB Women's wheelchair basketball academy programme. 

Freya shares her story and inspires our young athletes Freya said to me when setting up this episode "Sport has a huge impact on your physical and mental wellbeing and I believe sport should be accessible for all, whether you want to compete at the highest level or get active with your friends."

On this episode of Inclusive Sport, I welcome Hannah Stodel.
4x Paralympian 
Triple World Champion 
17 World Cup Gold Medals 
First, disabled sailor to sail non-stop around Britain and Irland
BT YJA Young sailor of the year 1998 
Youngest ever sailor in the Paralympic games 
Slingsby ladies day winner 2016 
Yachtmaster of the year 2017 
At 14 years old Hannah saw Paralympic sailing as a weaker option to her career, having been successfully racing on the able-bodied circuit all over the world. Already a world champion in her own right, 1999 offered a life changing decision thanks to Atlanta gold medallist, Andy Cassells- the Paralympics or the Olympics? Andy offered her the chance to train with him in the run-up to the Sydney Paralympic games, and the rest, as they say, is history! 
16 years, 4 Paralympic Games and multiple world championships later, and Hannah is now ready to take on her “Everest of the seas”, the vendee globe round the world race. Inspired by Ellen MacArthur, Sir Robin Knox Johnston, and other sailing legends along the way, in 2024 Hannah is aiming to become the first disabled athlete in history to take on the toughest race in sailing- the 24,000 mile, non-stop, unassisted circumnavigation of the world- the vendee globe. 
CONTACT: 
SUE BOUCKLEY
COMMERCIAL MANAGER
HANNAH STODEL RACING SUE@HANNAHSTODELRACING.COM 
HANNAH STODEL
SKIPPER, KEYNOTE SPEAKER
HANNAH STODEL RACING HANNAH@HANNAHSTODELRACING.COM 

On this episode of Inclusive Sport, I welcome Danny Crates. 
TV Presenter - Speaker - Event host – Executive coach
Paralympic icon and former world record holder Danny Crates is widely considered one of the greatest British disability athletes of all time. 
After losing his right arm in a horrific accident in 1994 at just 21 years old, Danny was determined to overcome this huge hurdle in his life, focusing on the future and regaining his positive attitude. With utter determination, Danny found his way back onto the rugby field within 6 months and shortly after into Paralympic sport, quickly dominating and famously winning gold in the men’s 800 metres T46 final at the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games, a year which also saw him set a new world record. 
It was the highlight of a 12-year glittering career that saw Danny win every major title in the sport, including the World Championships, European Championships and Paralympic World Cup. 
With Danny, I explore that first 6 months returning to rugby and then athletics, looking how the inclusive attitude of Danny fellow rugby players and coaches alongside his athletic coaches and fellow runners, helped Danny return to full fitness in an environment he knew and loved.
Since retiring from international athletics, Danny continues to build on his reputation as a leading speaker in the world of business and sport, delivering keynote presentations around the world which saw him voted in the top 5 speakers globally in 2015 from a list of over 1300.   His presentations leave audience’s motivated and inspired to achieve their goals and targets, both personally and within business. 
A master storyteller – Danny’s 19-year corporate speaker experience shines through. He is dynamic and presents with warmth and humour, quickly captivating his audience. His presentation is built around his “5 Key Elements to Success” which resonates with every department within a business or team and guarantees excellent returns for his clients’ way beyond presentation day. 
Danny tailors his presentation for his audience and transfers his Paralympic success into results for them, whether it be overcoming hurdles, incremental gain, aspiration, understanding and delivering high-performance, change management, optimising personal performance, goal setting, teamwork or building exceptional results from failure. 
Alongside his speaking, Danny is a regular presenter on TV, from factual programming to sports presentation.
Danny is also a published author of his motivational autobiography “Danny Boy” which was voted best sports book in the Evening standard.
For more information please visit Danny’s website www.dannycrates.co.ukor email info@dannycrates.co.uk
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