Born tenacious: how Tatyana McFadden became the champion she is today

Nike athlete Tatyana McFadden is one of the most successful athletics athletes in the world. She's won four New York City marathons and 20 Paralympic medals, in events ranging from the 100 metres to the marathon.

Throughout her life, she's been an advocate for accessibility to sport for all, and her ability to navigate and surmount challenges feels innate.

In this audio excerpt from our Nike On Air episode with Womanica, Tatyana describes her origin story starting at a Russian orphanage and her determination to be a survivor—and so much more.