Virtual Velo Podcast-Ep. 18: Jacqueline Godbe is Much More Than 3rd in the World

In Episode Eighteen of the Virtual Velo Podcast, another installment of “Bridging the Gap Between Athlete and Avatar,” Chris introduces Jacqueline Godbe, the two-time US National Esports Champion and the first American to step on the World Championship podium.

Jacqueline is a Chemist, a Radiologist, and an extremely cerebral and introspective individual. Those aren’t even the titles she’s most proud of! There’s more!

Read “A Cycling Chemist’s View: Reducing Activation Energy for Efficient Training” to learn how Jacqueline juggles her professional and athletic careers, and “Honest Race Nutrition: What Pro Jacqueline Godbe (Really) Eats To Win“

Clip in and take a conversational ride with us as we lend a voice to the digital athlete and bridge the gap between athlete and avatar!

Ep. 18: Jacqueline Godbe

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