Sportspeople Who Became Politicians

A Time A Place in Sport · Aug 30, 2025 · 53m

Paul is back for another informative episode. This time he will be discussing some well-known sportspeople from over the years who went on to have a career in politics. Some of whom will be discussed include:- A former professional soccer player who despite growing up in great poverty and in a war-torn country, achieved extraordinary feats during his playing career and would later become the President of his country.- A former American high jumper who changed his sport with his jumping technique and would later become a Democratic candidate for an American state.- A famous former Rugby League…