THIS EPISODE IS A MUST LISTEN. My second chat with the incredible Isis Holt, recorded earlier in the year, we chat mental health and how she prepares for big competitions. If you want more from Isis check out the episode from last year recorded before the Tokyo Paralympics. This episode was recorded in collaboration withContinue reading “ISIS HOLT // MORE THAN JUST AN ATHLETE“
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BREE WALKER // from the athletics track to making the OLYMPIC BOBSLEIGH team
A few weeks ago I had the absolute pleasure of chatting to winter Olympian, Bree Walker. Now, Bree started on the track as a junior but she was determined to represent her country and made the switch to bobsleigh. In this episode Bree takes us through her journey and what it’s like experiencing all theContinue reading “BREE WALKER // from the athletics track to making the OLYMPIC BOBSLEIGH team”
MATT RIZZO // the work it takes to become a STAWELL GIFT champion at 18 years old
Have you ever thought about how sport can help build character and teach you resilience? Well today I’m chatting to Matt Rizzo about the lessons being involved in athletics has taught him. In this chat you’ll hear how Matt got involved in athletics and how at 18 years old he became the winner of oneContinue reading “MATT RIZZO // the work it takes to become a STAWELL GIFT champion at 18 years old”
ALANA BALDI // Cricket and Athletics is more than just the athletes
Introducing this weeks guest Alana Baldi. Coming from rural Victoria Alana has been involved in the sporting world since she was a kid through athletics and cricket. Not only has Alana been actively involved in sport but she is a huge advocate for sport being used for social inclusion particularly for underrepresented communities. With anContinue reading “ALANA BALDI // Cricket and Athletics is more than just the athletes”
BEC HENDERSON // Elite Triathlete and Olympic Racewalker talks about the benefits of having multiple sports
This weeks guest is a close to home one, Bec Henderson. I normally introduce guests by their sport, but with Bec she’s a multi-dimensional athlete. Bec and I know each other as we grew up swimming for the same swim club, where Bec specialised in the open water events. She then added triathlon to theContinue reading “BEC HENDERSON // Elite Triathlete and Olympic Racewalker talks about the benefits of having multiple sports”
Sarah Walsh // Paralympic Long Jumper making a difference in her community
Today we are joined by the lovely Sarah Walsh. Sarah joined me a few weeks ago when she was in hotel quarantine just after the Tokyo Paralympic Games. Sarah’s message is exactly what this podcast about and it was amazing to get to hear her story and the amazing opportunities sport has given her. WhatContinue reading “Sarah Walsh // Paralympic Long Jumper making a difference in her community”
Josh Azzopardi // Athletics and Oztag the journey to become a top sprinter in NSW
In this weeks episode we are joined by Josh Azzopardi, an Aussie track sprinter who actually came from a footy background. Josh has represented Australia in both OzTag at the World Cup and in Athletics at the under 20 World Championships. In this episode Josh opens about what he loves about athletics and what theContinue reading “Josh Azzopardi // Athletics and Oztag the journey to become a top sprinter in NSW”
Elana Withnall // Athletics, Bobsled and Rugby 7s … a ray of sunshine proves when there is a will, there‘s a way!
Today we are joined by an absolute ray of sunshine Elana Withnall. Lani started off having a dream of competing at the Olympics, after being inspired by Cathy Freeman at the 2000 Olympics. That dream driven her to be involved in 3 sports at a professional level. Starting off in athletics and representing Australia inContinue reading “Elana Withnall // Athletics, Bobsled and Rugby 7s … a ray of sunshine proves when there is a will, there‘s a way!”
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”
Beyond Sport with Fiona Stewart 