107: Eloise Wellings (2x AUS Olympian) & Julius Achon (2x Ugandan Olympian)

In episode 107 of The Physical Performance Show, Brad Beer shares a conversation with Eloise Wellings (2x AUS Olympian) & Julius Achon (2x Ugandan Olympian)

Eloise is a dual Australian Olympian. Julius is also a dual Olympian representing Uganda in 1996 and 2000 Olympic Games in the 800m and 1600m. Following Julius's professional running career, Julius went on to become a pacer with Alberto Salazar's Nike Oregon project. It is really Julius's back story that will give you perspective though.

During this episode we reflect on the Commonwealth Games including the poignant act of sportsmanship moment which Eloise found herself in international spotlight. Julius also shares his background in Uganda, his running and experience on the Commonwealth Games as well. Listen in to this inspirational story that will really give you some perspective on our lives.

Listen in as we delve into the following:

• Introduction to Eloise and Julius
• Learnings from recent Commonwealth Games
• Eloise on the impact of waiting at the finish line for the final finisher
• Eloise on the recent race.
• Julius on growing up in Uganda
• Julius on running so that he could get a scholarship to school.
• Running for the first time in spikes
• When Julius met Eloise.
• Why Julius quit running.
• Forming the Love Mercy foundation
• Sponsorship of children and cents of seeds
• Starting the maternity ward for safe birthing
• The small impact on future lives
• Eloise on running for a different purpose
• Unity with the Commonwealth Games
• Julius's learnings

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