Hannah Wilkinson talks FIFA Women’s World Cup, Sexuality, Football Career, and more!
Episode Description
EP80 Runners Only! with Dom Harvey & Hannah Wilkinson
Hannah Wilkinson or “Wilky” as she is known by her teammates is one of the star players of the New Zealand Footballs Ferns, a team she has played in since she was a teenager. 13 years ago.
She has played over 100 games, been to three Olympics, and played in 3 (soon to be 4) FIFA Women’s World Cup tournaments and that’s just the tip of her football iceberg.
I would like to think this episode is a good glimpse into the mind of one of New Zealand’s greatest footballers of all time. And hopefully, you’ll come away with a better idea of who Hannah the person is on and off the pitch.
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Brief Summary
Hannah Wilkinson discusses her football career, injuries, the Women's World Cup, and her artistic pursuits in this episode.
Key points
- Hannah's 100th Game Celebration. Hannah shares the emotional experience of celebrating her 100th game for New Zealand at the Olympics.
- New Zealand Hosts the World Cup. Hannah recalls the moment she learned New Zealand would host the World Cup, highlighting its significance.
- Overcoming Adversity. Hannah reflects on her journey, emphasizing that success comes with challenges and failures.
- Football's Global Impact. Hannah discusses the opportunities football has provided her, emphasizing its global nature.
- The Value of College Sports. She emphasizes the importance of college sports for education and personal growth.
- Injury and Recovery Insights. Discussing the mental challenges of recovering from knee injuries and the importance of focus.
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Episode highlights
- Hannah's 100th Game CelebrationHannah shares the emotional experience of celebrating her 100th game for New Zealand at the Olympics.“That’s not something you forget!”1:03Jul 15, 2023
- New Zealand Hosts the World CupHannah recalls the moment she learned New Zealand would host the World Cup, highlighting its significance.“It was just the most amazing news.”3:40Jul 15, 2023
- Overcoming AdversityHannah reflects on her journey, emphasizing that success comes with challenges and failures.“You can’t get success without failure.”15:30Jul 15, 2023
- Football's Global ImpactHannah discusses the opportunities football has provided her, emphasizing its global nature.“Football is the biggest most popular sport in the world.”16:40Jul 15, 2023
- The Value of College SportsShe emphasizes the importance of college sports for education and personal growth.“It's the best thing for you, you get your education paid for!”20:09Jul 15, 2023
- Injury and Recovery InsightsDiscussing the mental challenges of recovering from knee injuries and the importance of focus.“You just have to focus on what you can control.”29:27Jul 15, 2023
- Satisfying VictoryA thrilling match against arch-rivals Melbourne Victory where five goals were scored.“That's the most satisfying game ever!”38:16Jul 15, 2023
- Life After FootballDiscussing the challenges of retirement and the importance of planning for the future.“You wouldn't want to get to the end of your career and have nothing to show for it.”45:30Jul 15, 2023





