DiscoverThe Athletes Zone Podcast#48 Sara Björk Gunnarsdóttir: "There are no limits to how far you can get if you push yourself"
#48 Sara Björk Gunnarsdóttir: "There are no limits to how far you can get if you push yourself"

#48 Sara Björk Gunnarsdóttir: "There are no limits to how far you can get if you push yourself"

Update: 2024-12-11
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Sara Björk Gunnarsdóttir is an Icelandic football legend who has made waves playing for top clubs like Wolfsburg, Lyon and Juventus. She is now playing for Al-Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia.


Sara is the only woman to be named Iceland's athlete of the year twice, won the Champion's League with Lyon, captained the national team for eight years, and represented Iceland at the Euros four times.


In this episode, Sara talks about her journey from Iceland to the international stage, how she has dealt with anxiety and exhaustion, her mental training routines, balancing motherhood with her career, and her experiences across different leagues.


Tune in to hear Sara's inspiring story, her take on the future of women's football, and the lessons she's picked up along the way!




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#48 Sara Björk Gunnarsdóttir: "There are no limits to how far you can get if you push yourself"

#48 Sara Björk Gunnarsdóttir: "There are no limits to how far you can get if you push yourself"

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