Episode 454: Sanya Richards-Ross, 4X Olympic Champion, NBC Sports Analyst, Mommination Founder & Real Housewives of Atlanta Co-Star

What a gift to be able to speak with Sanya Richards-Ross for I’ll Have Another Podcast!! Sanya Richards-Ross is the fastest American woman in history at 400 meters. She became the first American woman in 28 years, and only the 2nd in history, to be crowned Olympic Champion over 400m at the 2012 Games in London. The London games also set the stage for Sanya to become the second most decorated female track and field Olympians of all time. By winning her 4th gold medal, after anchoring the 4x400m relay team to gold for the 3rd consecutive time, Sanya firmly solidified her place in sports history. Sanya is now in her 7th season as an NBC Sports Analyst, one of the longest-standing Nike brand ambassadors, at 19 years, and co-star of the Real Housewives of Atlanta. She is the Founder of MommiNation, a multi-media and virtual community that supports Black Moms in every way, Sanya masterfully splits her time between family and her business ventures. What we talked about: 4:20- Getting to know Sanya 5:40- What workouts look like these days for Sanya 7:50- Sanya’s upbringing and her parent’s involvement in her career 16:15- Real Housewives of Atlanta 19:45- Mommination 24:05- Sanya’s running career 30:50- Writing her book, Chasing Grace 32:35- Sanya’s abortion 41:00- Winning the 2012 Olympic Gold Medal 44:35- Being a role model in track and field 48:25- Retiring and the transition to life after sport 50:30- Commentating 52:00- What she has learned from her coaches 55:15- End of podcast questions Show Notes: Sanya Richards-Ross Website Mommination Connect with Lindsey: Lindsey on Instagram Lindsey on Twitter Lindsey on Facebook Join the I’ll Have Another Facebook Group Support the I’ll Have Another Podcast on Patreon Follow SandyBoy Productions: Sandyboy Productions on Twitter Sandyboy Productions on Instagram SandyBoy Productions Shows: Why is Everyone Yelling? The Up and Running Podcast The Illuminate Podcast The Herban Farmacy Podcast The Ready to Run Podcast Sponsors: Sidekick Tool Use code “IHA” for 15% off your order Lagoon Use the code “Lindsey” for 15% off your order Athletic Greens Go to AthleticGreens.com/Lindsey for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase