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Interview with Jenny Simpson and her coach Juli Benson [Video]
posted by anngaff, a Women Talk Sports blogger
Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 11:03am EDT
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Chief Technical Officer, Women Talk Sports. I competed in Track & Field and Cross-Country in college at the University of Nebraska and competed professionally in Track & Field (3000m Steeplechase) fr...more
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At the headquarters of the Drake Relays, we interviewed Jenny Simpson (nee Barringer) and her coach Juli Benson the night before Simpson races the 1500m. Jenny Simpson has many honors to her name, including multiple NCAA records, NCAA championships, and even an American record, in the 3000m steeplechase. In her first year as a professional, she struggled with her first major injury. This season, she has proven she is healthy and fit once again, winning the 3000m and mile at the USA Track & Field Indoor Championships as well as the mile at the New Balance Indoor Games. In this interview, Jenny talks about maintaining a balance as an athlete, navigating the landscape of agents, sponsors and contracts and more. Juli talks about why she loves to coach and what is paramount to an athlete's success. Both women also talk about the superpowers they covet. Check it out.
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