About this episode

GB sprinter Zharnel Hughes discusses his passion for athletics, Olympic aspirations, and love for flying planes.

GB sprinter Zharnel Hughes joined us ahead of the European champs to talk about his passion for athletics growing up, his drive to win an Olympic medal, his love for flying planes, motivational chats with Linford Christie and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Host: Runner's World UK

Guest: Zharnel Hughes

Topics covered

• sprinting
• athletics
• Olympic medal
• flying planes
• motivation

Keywords

• Zharnel Hughes
• sprinting
• Olympic medal
• athletics
• Linford Christie

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