This episode of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast features legendary swimmer and coach Jill Sterkel. A gold medalist and multi-time Olympian, Sterkel discusses her journey from a 15-year-old "kid" at the 1976 Montreal Olympics to her legendary career as a student-athlete and coach at the University of Texas.Sterkel reflects on the evolution of her career, including her "hometown" experience at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics and her mature comeback at the 1988 Seoul games. 

 

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The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast

Texas Sports Hall of Fame

Ep 109: Jill Sterkel, Olympic Champion- The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast

APR 8, 202622 MIN
The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast

Ep 109: Jill Sterkel, Olympic Champion- The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast

APR 8, 202622 MIN

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This episode of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast features legendary swimmer and coach Jill Sterkel. A gold medalist and multi-time Olympian, Sterkel discusses her journey from a 15-year-old "kid" at the 1976 Montreal Olympics to her legendary career as a student-athlete and coach at the University of Texas.Sterkel reflects on the evolution of her career, including her "hometown" experience at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics and her mature comeback at the 1988 Seoul games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.