Skip to main content

Previous

How footballers became millionaires

Next

The emergence of women’s sport

Asha Philip and Davina McCall on motivation

Sport Relief presenter Davina McCall and Olympic athlete Asha Philip discuss the power of motivation

Asha Philip celebrates winning gold in the 60m at the 2017 European Athletics Indoor Championships

DM So Asha, what makes you get into Lycra when it’s cold and wet and you could be inside watching Netflix under a blanket?

AP To be honest I’m forced to get out. It’s not an option. It’s my job. If I don’t get up and run I won’t be paid. My motivation is really the countries we get to see, the places we get to travel. If I don’t get up and train I’m not on that plane…that is really my motivation.

Your organisation does not have access to this article.

Sign up today to give your students the edge they need to achieve their best grades with subject expertise

Subscribe

Previous

How footballers became millionaires

Next

The emergence of women’s sport

Related articles: