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Team GB's sprinter Lina Nielsen on balancing sport with her diagnosis of Mutiple Sclerosis

Team GB's sprinter Lina Nielsen on balancing sport with her diagnosis of Mutiple Sclerosis

Update: 2025-11-11
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Lina Nielsen is a remarkable Team GB 400m sprinter and Olympic bronze medallist. Having been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at just 17 years old, Lina has managed to balance elite sport with a chronic condition to become not only a world-class athlete, but also an advocate for those with MS - redefining what’s possible.


In this episode, Lina shares her incredible journey of resilience and determination and we discuss:

·      Her experience at the Paris Olympics and the thrill of winning a team medal.

·      The challenges of balancing elite athletics with a chronic condition.

·      The importance of mindset and self-belief in overcoming adversity.

·      Her advocacy work for those living with MS and the importance of raising awareness.


Lina's story is a testament to the power of grit and the belief that anything is possible, even in the face of significant challenges.


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Follow Lina on Instagram @linaruns and subscribe to her YouTube channel The Nielsen Twins @linalavianielsen836


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Team GB's sprinter Lina Nielsen on balancing sport with her diagnosis of Mutiple Sclerosis

Team GB's sprinter Lina Nielsen on balancing sport with her diagnosis of Mutiple Sclerosis