This week we are joined by Noelle Malkamaki! Noelle is a Track and Field Athlete who won a gold medal at the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships, breaking the women’s F46 shot put World Championship record! Make sure to follow her as trains for the Paris 2024 Paralympics!

In this episode we discuss growing up in Illinois, becoming a track and field athlete, competing in both able bodied and para athletics, body image, becoming a world champion, getting married young, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about Noelle feeling like she has a secret super power. This is an episode worth listening to! 

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