Heptathlon champ Anna Hall Slayton talks gold medals, resilience and LA 2028 | WSS Conversation

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In this episode of Women's Sports Sundays Conversation, Samantha Rivera sits down with track and field star Anna Hall. After a disappointing finish in the 2024 Paris Olympics, Hall bounced back to win heptathlon gold at the 2025 World Athletics Championships, becoming the first American women to win gold in the hep since Jackie Joyner-Kersee in 1992. 0:00 Intro 0:24 Training update 1:04 Heptathlon mindset 1:55 A like-minded support system 3:49 Joining mentor JJK as a gold medalist 5:04 Inspiring the next generation 5:57 Overcoming injuries and setbacks 7:05 Prioritizing mental health 8:47 Fashion on and off the track 10:27 Looking forward to LA 2028 ✔️ Subscribe to ESPN Unlimited: https://plus.espn.com/ #ESPN

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