Tyla Nathan-Wong was a baby model for Anne Geddes? || Runners Only! Podcast with Dom Harvey
Episode Description
EP30 Runners Only! with Dom Harvey & Tyla Nathan-Wong (NZ Rugby Sevens superstar)
At 28 Tyla has won silver and gold Olympic medals, a Commonwealth games gold, 2 rugby sevens world cup titles AND she has twice been named NZ sevens player of the year. She was also a model for legendary photographer Anne Geddes as a baby, something we chat about in this conversation.
I loved this podcast so much. Tyla is such an easy conversationalist and a real open book. I really hope you guys like this one as well.
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Brief Summary
Tyler Nathan Wong discusses her rugby career, engagement, family, and mental health strategies in this episode.
Key points
- Tyler Nathan Wong's Achievements. Tyler shares her impressive accolades, including Olympic medals and World Cup titles.
- The Evolution of Women's Rugby. Tyler discusses the growth and support for female rugby players over the years.
- Winning the Rugby World Cup. A thrilling moment as the team wins the Rugby World Cup in 2013.
- Olympic Dreams and Injuries. Facing multiple injuries leading up to the Olympics.
- Emotional Reunion. Reuniting with family after eight months apart.
- Rugby League's Uncommon Path. A full-blooded Chinese man playing rugby league was rare back in the day.
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Episode highlights
- Tyler Nathan Wong's AchievementsTyler shares her impressive accolades, including Olympic medals and World Cup titles.“I was 17 when I first made the squad.”3:08Oct 23, 2022
- The Evolution of Women's RugbyTyler discusses the growth and support for female rugby players over the years.“It feels like things are getting better all the time.”5:11Oct 23, 2022
- Winning the Rugby World CupA thrilling moment as the team wins the Rugby World Cup in 2013.“We won the Rugby World Cup for um final in Russia in 2013.”17:46Oct 23, 2022
- Olympic Dreams and InjuriesFacing multiple injuries leading up to the Olympics.“I thought my Olympic Games was done.”22:39Oct 23, 2022
- Emotional ReunionReuniting with family after eight months apart.“I hadn’t seen my family for eight months.”28:30Oct 23, 2022
- Rugby League's Uncommon PathA full-blooded Chinese man playing rugby league was rare back in the day.“It definitely was not common for a full-blooded Chinese man to be playing rugby.”35:16Oct 23, 2022
- Family Support and IdentityFamily dynamics and cultural identity play a significant role in shaping one's path.“They’ve been there obviously since day one.”42:21Oct 23, 2022
- A Sweet ProposalA heartfelt moment as he asks her to be his girlfriend.“Do you want to be my girlfriend?”52:21Oct 23, 2022
