Nunu Ishaka, University of British Columbia
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This episode will take us out west to the University of British Columbia. The Thunderbirds have a long tradition of track and field dominance, but our guest today is already rewriting that history just months into her collegiate career. We are talking about elite jumping performance and the pursuit of national hardware. Joining us today is Nunu Ishaka, currently the number-one-ranked triple jumper in the NAIA. She’s a freshman sensation who recently shattered a school record with a massive 12.56-meter flight - that’s 41 feet, 3 inches. We will chat about the technique behind the flight and the mindset of a national leader while getting to know her as an athlete and a person.
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