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Listen in the appIn this insightful interview, Danish Olympic Champion, Pernille Blume shares her journey from becoming an Olympic swimmer and then the transition into a multifaceted career.
Pertinent for club coaches, was certainly how she emphasised the importance of joy, exploration, and emotional intelligence in sports and life.
You can connect with Pernille via her instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/pernilleblume/
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"E27 - Pernille Blume. Finding enjoyment on the journey to becoming Olympic Champion... and what comes next?" is an episode of The Coaches Lane. Runtime 51 min. Published March 9, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.