The Sam Oldham Podcast
At seven years old I walked into a gymnastics club for the very first time. I was hooked. For the next twenty one years, I dedicated my life to becoming an Olympic champion. I'm going to share with you the life lessons, experiences and stories that have shaped the man I am today. I'm now starting a new chapter in my life beyond my sporting career and look forward to bringing you along with me.
The Sam Oldham Podcast
The Ellie Black Story | EP 108
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Sam Oldham
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Season 1
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Episode 108
In 2024 at the Paris Olympic Games Ellie Black became a four time Olympian, helping the Canadian women's gymnastics team finish 5th in the final. Individually Ellie finished 6th in the All around event and she was the recipient of the Olympic fair play award for her act of sportsmanship towards fellow competitor Melanie De Jesus Dos Santons. Ellie Black is the most decorated female Canadian gymnast of all time and has won three World championships medals throughout her incredible career to date. She has plans to continue in the sport as we ahead towards the LA 2028 Olympic Games. And this is her story.