<p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Her adoptive parents ushered her into two successful careers: from competitive swimming led to BAFTA-winning documentary maker. But how did these formative experiences shape her attitude to success?</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">This week, Alex Zane dives deep with Ellie Simmonds MBE, the five-time Paralympic gold medalist, to explore her journey from Olympic pools to the television screen.&nbsp;</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Over a glass of Champagne, Ellie opens up about the pressures of representing Great Britain, the challenges of transitioning to post-athletic life, and her adoption story that became a heartfelt documentary.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">–&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">This episode is brought to you by Laurent-Perrier – a family-owned Champagne House, renowned as the region's great innovator and distinguished for its unique style of freshness, elegance, and purity.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">For more information go to </span><a href="http://www.laurent-perrier.com/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">www.laurent-perrier.com</a><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">–</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Produced by Matt Hill at </span><a href="https://www.rethinkaudio.com/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Rethink Audio</a><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: transparent;">.</span></p>

The Savoy Originals

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Ellie Simmonds: Gold medals to BAFTA masks

FEB 20, 202651 MIN
The Savoy Originals

Ellie Simmonds: Gold medals to BAFTA masks

FEB 20, 202651 MIN

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Her adoptive parents ushered her into two successful careers: from competitive swimming led to BAFTA-winning documentary maker. But how did these formative experiences shape her attitude to success?This week, Alex Zane dives deep with Ellie Simmonds MBE, the five-time Paralympic gold medalist, to explore her journey from Olympic pools to the television screen. Over a glass of Champagne, Ellie opens up about the pressures of representing Great Britain, the challenges of transitioning to post-athletic life, and her adoption story that became a heartfelt documentary.– This episode is brought to you by Laurent-Perrier – a family-owned Champagne House, renowned as the region's great innovator and distinguished for its unique style of freshness, elegance, and purity.For more information go to www.laurent-perrier.com.–Produced by Matt Hill at Rethink Audio.