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At age 17, Eliza Denning was the first Bahamian to win a gold medal in any sporting discipline at the Junior Pan American Games. 

In this episode, Eliza takes us through her unconventional path and the pivotal mindset shifts that helped her overcome disqualifications,  setbacks, and self-doubt. From training in England to discovering her true competitive home in the Bahamas’ unique sailing scene, she reveals how she learned to embrace her underdog status, turn pressure into rocket fuel, and stay relentlessly motivated by her love for the sport and the honour of representing her country.

Now setting her sights on the biggest stages, Eliza shares her bold vision for 2028 and beyond — Olympic qualification, Pan Am success, and the specific goal-setting strategies she uses to keep breaking her own limits. Stay tuned to part 2 coming soon to hear more!