{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/7b53a94e-0d15-4ffe-92bd-93bab69a181a/2193005b-198a-4977-a6e4-99071aea8485?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"109 Susan Francia – Rowing Olympic Champion","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/60ed80513469b76844e4d10e/60ed80718eec510018d8806f.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>Susan&nbsp;Francia&nbsp;is a 2-time Olympic champion and a 5-time World Champion in rowing. On this episode of the Best in the World, Richard Parr asks Susan if she felt invincible between 2006-12 with all of those achievements?&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Susan talks about how she got started in the sport and how one coach could&nbsp;recognise&nbsp;her Olympic talent right at the start.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The American reveals which NBA star she inspired with her first gold medal&nbsp;in the women’s eight&nbsp;at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also on the podcast Susan gives her advice to any sports people trying to get sponsorship. Now a coach Susan explains what she knows now and what she looks for when she is identifying new talent.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All that and more on this episode of the Best in the World with Richard Parr.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You can follow Susan on&nbsp;instagram&nbsp;@susanfrancia.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We’re continuing our conversation on sports and high performance in our Best in the World Facebook group. Be a part of our community here&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/528892100811980/\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/groups/528892100811980/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you want to support our podcast please also check our&nbsp;our&nbsp;Patreon&nbsp;page patreon.com/bestintheworld&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Richard Parr"}