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"I was really crazy!" 🤪 - Barbara Kendall remembers gold at 1992 Olympics. #sport #podcast #aotearoa

December 18, 2024 / 00:49

This episode features Barbara Kendall discussing her experience as an Olympic gold medalist at the 1992 Olympics. Topics include fame, self-perception, and the impact of her achievements.

Kendall reflects on seeing a photo of herself on the podium with her gold medal, expressing that it feels surreal yet she still identifies with her past self. She recalls the overwhelming nature of sudden fame, noting how people recognized her everywhere.

She shares anecdotes about the challenges of being in the public eye, including feeling self-conscious and the pressure of being watched while socializing with friends.

The conversation highlights the significance of her accomplishments and how they shaped her identity, both during and after her athletic career.

TLDR

Barbara Kendall discusses her Olympic fame and its impact on her identity.

Episode

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I've got a photo here to show you this is you on the podium getting a gold medal at the 92 Olympics how do you feel
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when you see that I was a bit crazy when you see that photo do you feel like the
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same person or does it feel like so far removed no I'm still really crazy I had
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no idea of the significance of that you were a household name like I don't think
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we can emphasize that point home enough just what a big deal this was well everywhere I went people knew who I was
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and it was weird in the beginning so I was crazy you get a bit maybe self-conscious you know a little bit so
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you have to T yourself down and yeah you feel like you're being watched all time
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you know you're at a pub and you hang out with your mates and you're having
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good time yelling and you're being obnoxious or whatever it may be and someone goes yells across the P hey I
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know you you're Barbara Kindle and everybody then turns and stars it and you go oh

Episode Highlights

  • Gold Medal Glory
    Reflecting on the moment of winning a gold medal at the 92 Olympics.
    “How do you feel when you see that?”
    @ 00m 03s
    December 18, 2024
  • Fame's Weight
    The strange feeling of being a household name and its impact.
    “Everywhere I went, people knew who I was.”
    @ 00m 21s
    December 18, 2024

Episode Quotes

  • I was a bit crazy when you see that photo.
    "I was really crazy!" 🤪 - Barbara Kendall remembers gold at 1992 Olympics. #sport #podcast #aotearoa
  • You feel like you're being watched all the time.
    "I was really crazy!" 🤪 - Barbara Kendall remembers gold at 1992 Olympics. #sport #podcast #aotearoa
  • Oh, everybody then turns and stares.
    "I was really crazy!" 🤪 - Barbara Kendall remembers gold at 1992 Olympics. #sport #podcast #aotearoa

Key Moments

  • Household Name00:16
  • Feeling Watched00:31