Double Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington OBE has been capturing the hearts of the nation all over again with her insightful commentary on the Paris Olympics for the BBC , alongside broadcasting staple Clare Balding. Rebecca Adlington won two gold medals at the 2008 Games in the 400m and 800m, becoming the first British swimmer to win two Olympic golds since 1908. She also won bronze medals in the women's 400m and 800m freestyle events at London 2012.
Using her expertise she is now giving her analysis on the latest swimming triumphs in the Paris 2024 games. But it's Rebecca's courageous personal revelations that have endeared her even more to the public. The Olympic champion opened up about the painful experience of a miscarriage last year, shining a light on an often-hidden sorrow.
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99. Get your copy right here. At 33, the Mansfield-born swimmer juggles life between being a mom to her two young kids, Summer, 7, and Albie,.