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Jessica Ennis-Hill

Olympic gold medalist Jessica Ennis-Hill shares the music that has inspired her story and creates a playlist of training tunes; from the Spice Girls to Jay-Z and Stormzy.

Trevor Nelson finds out how music is integral to the lives of our sporting heroes. Olympic gold medalist Jessica Ennis-Hill creates a playlist of music which has motivated and inspired her sporting success. We explore Jess’ musical passions and listen to the records that have shaped her incredible story; from the Spice Girls to Jay-Z and Stormzy.

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Music Played

  • Ye

    Power

  • SBTRKT

    Heatwave

  • Ja Rule

    Livin' It Up

  • Alessia Cara

    Here

  • JAY-Z

    Public Service Announcement

  • Maxwell

    This Woman's Work

  • Massive Attack

    Unfinished Sympathy

  • Spice Girls

    Say You'll Be There

  • Otis Redding

    Try A Little Tenderness

  • Stormzy

    Shut Up

  • Beyoncé

    Running

Credits

PresenterTrevor Nelson
Interviewed GuestJessica Ennis-Hill
DirectorSam White

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