THE COST OF COMPETING - An Elite Athlete's Struggle for Sponsorship with Duathlete Tamina Oliver
03/03/25 • 17 min
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Imagine being selected to represent your country, to compete against the best in the world - and then needing to find the money to pay for it your self.
Tamina Oliver is a single mum from Twyford in Berkshire whose journey into elite duathlons is riddled with challenges and triumphs. Tamina shares her experience of qualifying for the European and World Championships, all while overcoming significant injuries and the struggle to find sponsorship.
In this conversation Tamina shares her journey through motherhood and injury and tells us how she balances rigorous training with parenting duties, waking up early to fit in workouts before the school run, and even cycling with her son in tow. Tamina honestly discusses the frustrations tied to the financial barriers that threaten her ability to compete.
This episode invites you to explore the realities faced by elite athletes, particularly women, in their pursuit of excellence. Tamina’s commitment to her sport is a powerful reminder of the importance of community support and the lengths to which dedicated athletes will go to pursue their dreams. If you have ever faced challenges in following your passions, this conversation will resonate deeply with you.
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/gb-duathlon-dream-world-champs-2025
https://www.angelawalkerreports.com/
Imagine being selected to represent your country, to compete against the best in the world - and then needing to find the money to pay for it your self.
Tamina Oliver is a single mum from Twyford in Berkshire whose journey into elite duathlons is riddled with challenges and triumphs. Tamina shares her experience of qualifying for the European and World Championships, all while overcoming significant injuries and the struggle to find sponsorship.
In this conversation Tamina shares her journey through motherhood and injury and tells us how she balances rigorous training with parenting duties, waking up early to fit in workouts before the school run, and even cycling with her son in tow. Tamina honestly discusses the frustrations tied to the financial barriers that threaten her ability to compete.
This episode invites you to explore the realities faced by elite athletes, particularly women, in their pursuit of excellence. Tamina’s commitment to her sport is a powerful reminder of the importance of community support and the lengths to which dedicated athletes will go to pursue their dreams. If you have ever faced challenges in following your passions, this conversation will resonate deeply with you.
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/gb-duathlon-dream-world-champs-2025
https://www.angelawalkerreports.com/
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Angela Walker In Conversation - Inspirational Interviews, Under-Reported News - THE COST OF COMPETING - An Elite Athlete's Struggle for Sponsorship with Duathlete Tamina Oliver
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A single mum who's qualified to represent Great Britain in the European and World Duathlon Championships says she'll struggle to compete if she can't find a sponsor . Tamina Oliver from Berkshire has overcome serious injury and surgery to qualify . I'm journalist Angela Walker and in this podcast I talk to inspirational people and discuss under-reported issues . Tamina , thanks for jo
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