Taliqua Clancy's mother was just 17 when she had her and as a single parent in country Queensland, always encouraged her daughter to chase her dream.

Taliqua Clancy's mother was just 17 when she had her and as a single parent in country Queensland, always encouraged her daughter to chase her dream. That dream was the Olympics and in Rio, 2016, Clancy became the first indigenous beach volleyballer to represent Australia at the Olympic Games. In this episode Clancy talks about her childhood and Aboriginal heritage, life on the world tour, and Pauly discusses what Australia Day means to him. 
 

Reece Homfray and Pauly Vandenbergh from the Port Adelaide Football Club chat about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and sport.

Inspiring yarns from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, sport and life. Hosted by Reece Homfray from The Advertiser and Pauly Vandenbergh from the Port Adelaide Football Club.

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Taliqua Clancy's mother was just 17 when she had her and as a single parent in country Queensland, always encouraged her daughter to chase her dream. That dream was the Olympics and in Rio, 2016, Clancy became the first indigenous beach volleyball...

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