Dawn Harper-Nelson | 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist, Overcoming self doubt, and being a broke athlete 👀

The “First Lady” of RSG is here and it's a special episode as we give Dawn Harper-Nelson her flowers, truly deserved. We dive into UCLA where she competed with the best, the difficulties of turning pro and juggling three jobs to make due. The great Bob Kersee and his stamp on our sport and how her slow start in 2008 led to an Olympic Gold. Where is track and field today and how can we improve it, plus Olympic story time with Dawn. 0:00 - Giving Dawn her flowers 9:50 - Transitioning from HS to college 12:57 - Coach Bob Kersee and Caryl Gilbert 15:13 - Becoming a pro and the sacrifices that come that 28:28 - Dealing with self doubt 33:08 - Bob Kersee influence on the game 37:52 - City of champions 39:42 - 2008 Olympics 56:31 - Mentality of winning and parenting 1:01:14 - State of hurdling today 1:07:05 - Pro challenges 1:13:37 - The false start 1:22:17 - Olympic story time with Dawn 1:25:12 - The Real Nelsons