Listen to the inspiring story of Aisha reconnecting with her Jamaican roots and family.
Ever since news broke that Team Run Gum member, Aisha Praught, was going to represent Jamaica after meeting her birth father for the first time, we wanted to chat with her. Today's podcast is all about her story of meeting her father and discovering a whole new family.
We also discuss the difficult decision she made to represent Jamaica at international competitions and the preparations for the upcoming World Championships in Beijing, China.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN
- About her final preparations for the IAAF World Championships in Beijing
- Aisha's life growing up in the midwest with Jamaica food and music
- The story of meeting her birth father in Berlin
- How she came to the decision to represent Jamaica
- Her love for Rocks and Jurassic Park
LINKS AND REFERENCES
CONNECT WITH AISHA
Twitter: @AishaPraught
Instagram: @AishaPraught
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