From Waukesha To UW To Olympic Gold

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Gwen Jorgensen waves after receiving the gold medal in the women's triathlon at the 2016 Summer Olympics
Gwen Jorgensen, of the United States, waves after receiving the gold medal for winning the women’s triathlon event on Copacabana beach at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016. David Goldman/AP Photo

Triathlete and Waukesha native Gwen Jorgensen calls herself an introvert since birth. So when it came to sharing her path to Olympic glory, she turned to her sister and mom for help. The pair join us to discuss their new memoir, “Go, Gwen, Go: A Family’s Journey to Olympic Gold.”

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Keegan Kyle Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Elizabeth Jorgensen Guest
  • Nancy Jorgensen Guest

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