Tianna Bartoletta, Track and Field superstar joined EJ and MH on this episode of Black in Sports. Tianna took us through a true journey of survival and advancing! The two-time Olympian and three time gold medal winner, nine-time state champion started her journey humbly, attending a middle school in Ohio finding her love for sport. In her first track meet ever, Tianna discussed how she won her first 100 meter dash in tennis shoes, without track spikes and technically could have been disqualified. From indoor hallway training in middle school to high school, Tianna talked about the expectations with carrying her last of ‘Madison.’ The daughter of an great collegiate wrestler and city banker, she excelled her way to the 2003 Gatorade Ohio High School Player of the Year. Tianna’s journey moved from Ohio to Knoxville by joining the University of Tennessee. The highly touted recruit ultimately proved her worth and still holds the Women’s Long Jump record at the university.

EJ and MH changed the conversation to the Olympic experience. Tianna took us into the moment of winning the gold medal in the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games to the relief of winning the gold medal at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympic Games. EJ brought up the Olympic Charter, Rule 50. Charter, Rule 50 states “no kind of demonstration or political or racial propaganda” being permitted at the now 2021 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games. Tianna shared her thoughts on the ruling and what it means to her and fellow black athletes.

The writer who is also athlete discussed her June 8th launched of her first book “Survive & Advance.” The book which displays Tianna’s story of triumph and adversity. Tianna started work on the life book in 2017 and through her labor of love is ready to share it with us all! Press play on this truly inspirational story.

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