This weeks episode is with the incredible water polo player, Hannah Buckling. I caught up with Hannah whilst she was in quarantine after returning from her second Olympic Games in Tokyo. Hannah’s career in water polo started off with her being a little uncoordinated but flourished as she was stubborn and determined to improve. HannahContinue reading “Hannah Buckling // Aussie water polo player with an incredible message to share”
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Carol Cooke AM // Paralympian, 9x World Champion, Author and Speaker… it all started as a 7 year old with a dream!
Today, I’m coming to you with such an incredible guest, someone who has inspired me since I was a teenager for not only her sporting achievements but also what she achieved before she became a Paralympian and World Champion. Carol Cooke started off as a 7yr old who had a dream of representing her countryContinue reading “Carol Cooke AM // Paralympian, 9x World Champion, Author and Speaker… it all started as a 7 year old with a dream!”
Sarah Carli // from life threating injury to racing at the Olympics 5 months later, an amazing attitude on sport
Today we are joined by the amazing Sarah Carli, now that name may sound familiar. Sarah is recently back from competing at the Tokyo Olympics – but her remarkable recovery from a life-threatening freak accident in February, 5 months out from the Olympics, is something that won over hearts all around Australia. You’ll hear howContinue reading “Sarah Carli // from life threating injury to racing at the Olympics 5 months later, an amazing attitude on sport”
Rhemmy Gibbs // the journey from swimmer to national distance runner
This weeks guest is the lovely Rhemmy Gibbs. Former competitive swimmer and current distance runner. Rhemmy takes us though how she made the leap from swimming onto distance running as well as some of the highs and lows along her journey so far and what she’s learnt from it. Rhem and I have known eachContinue reading “Rhemmy Gibbs // the journey from swimmer to national distance runner”
Kate Eddy // Melbourne Vixens superstar… what it was like to play netball during the COVID 19 pandemic
Today we have the pleasure of being joined by Melbourne Vixens netballer, Kate Eddy. Kate takes us through the beginning of her sporting journey of playing netball with her friends as well as the journey for her to make it her profession, including a move interstate to step towards her dream, before making her wayContinue reading “Kate Eddy // Melbourne Vixens superstar… what it was like to play netball during the COVID 19 pandemic”
Dr Jack Gerrard // what it takes to be a professional swimmer and junior doctor
Hello, and welcome back to beyond sport with Fiona Stewart, I’m coming to you today, during Melbourne’s 6th lockdown with an episode that was recorded two weeks ago during lockdown number 5. I don’t really have the emotional energy to comment on the politics of the lockdowns. There are so many people that are beingContinue reading “Dr Jack Gerrard // what it takes to be a professional swimmer and junior doctor”
Maria Alexiadis OAM // Australian Karate competitor on the international stage, coaching and being on the Karate Victoria board
This weeks guest is Maria Alexiadis, an Australian Karate competitor who competes on the international stage. I had a chat with Maria whilst she was in hotel quarantine after returning from the Olympic qualifiers in Paris. Maria not only competes, but also coaches and is on the Board of Karate Victoria, hoping to make aContinue reading “Maria Alexiadis OAM // Australian Karate competitor on the international stage, coaching and being on the Karate Victoria board”
Cam Elliott // the journey of a performance coach, amazing lessons and an interesting view on drugs in sport
Cam Elliott a performance coach who looks beyond the athlete in front of him to the human that’s behind the athlete. My chat with Cam is split into two parts with this first part exploring what Cam does, how he got into the world of performance coaching and his motivation behind doing it. In thisContinue reading “Cam Elliott // the journey of a performance coach, amazing lessons and an interesting view on drugs in sport”
Sarah Blackmore // Gymnast, passionate Gymnastics coach and Australian Ninja Warrior
We are joined by the incredible Sarah Blackmore, gymnast, gymnastics coach and Ninja Warrior. Sarah represents everything this podcast is about, using her passion for sport to help positively impact others. In this episode we learn about Sarah’s start to gymnastics and the work she is now doing as a coach, and in advocating forContinue reading “Sarah Blackmore // Gymnast, passionate Gymnastics coach and Australian Ninja Warrior”
Tom Dade // the incredible world of ultra running and mountaineering
This weeks guest is Tom Dade, an ultra runner who thrives off challenging himself to push beyond the limits through some extraordinary adventures. Tom and I chatted virtually last week – as we are both in Melbourne experiencing lockdown number 4, about the incredible things that he has achieved at the age of 22, asContinue reading “Tom Dade // the incredible world of ultra running and mountaineering”
Beyond Sport with Fiona Stewart 