Behind the medals: Olympian Dame Lisa Carrington's story | Sunday Investigates

Dame Lisa Carrington is our most successful Olympian – kayaking’s poster girl, she is known for her winning smile and infectious laugh. But off the water, Dame Lisa has largely kept her personal life, private – until now.

As she prepares for her fourth Olympics, Lisa opens up about the pressure to win, her body image, and how she is more than just the sum of her gold medal wins.

Reporter: Guy Heveldt
Producer: Kim Peacock
Camera: Tory Evans
Editor: Kate Linklater

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