Three years ago Germany canoe slalom paddler Ricarda Funk was on top of the world, having been crowned women’s kakak gold medalist in a gripping Olympic final.

This week Funk missed a medal in the K1 at the Paris Olympics, and experienced the other side of the emotions of top-level sport.

In this emotional but uplifting podcast, Ricarda Funk fights back the tears as she relives the day, and talks candidly about how she felt before, during and after her race.

You can listen to our podcast and previous podcasts here.