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”
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JESSICA YEATON // 2x Winter Olympian in Cross Country Skiing who grew up in Alaska
If you are a regular listener, you may have noticed that the weekly drop of episodes have slowed down, the demands of work and life have taken priority over the last few months, and as organised and on top of things as I try to be… I haven’t been able to put the time requiredContinue reading “JESSICA YEATON // 2x Winter Olympian in Cross Country Skiing who grew up in Alaska”
ALICIA COUTTS // 3 time Olympic Swimmer, 5 x Olympic Medallist and Mum of 3 boys shares her journey through swimming
After a week off, I’m so excited to bring you an episode with three time Olympic Swimmer, Alicia Coutts. Representing Australia at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Olympics Alicia came away with 5 Olympic medals, including a gold medal and making Olympic history in the 2012 4x100m freestyle relay. In this episode Alicia talks aboutContinue reading “ALICIA COUTTS // 3 time Olympic Swimmer, 5 x Olympic Medallist and Mum of 3 boys shares her journey through swimming”
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”
Lisa Darmanin // Australian sailor, two time Olympian and Olympic SILVER medallist on how sport has opened her eyes to the importance of protecting our oceans
I have the pleasure of introducing you to the final guest for season 2, Lisa Darmanin. Lisa is an Australian Sailor and two time Olympian, bringing home a SILVER medal at her debut Olympics. If that isn’t impressive enough, Lisa is also passionate about protecting our oceans and supporting and empowering people, particularly women, toContinue reading “Lisa Darmanin // Australian sailor, two time Olympian and Olympic SILVER medallist on how sport has opened her eyes to the importance of protecting our oceans”
Aoife Coughlan // Australian Olympian with JUDO running through her blood – an amazing perspective of athlete, coach and student
We are joined today by Aoife Coughlan, an Australian Olympian in the sport of Judo. You could say that Jodo is in Aoife’s blood as her parent’s actually met playing the sport and her siblings also participate at an international level. In this chat we talk about her introduction to Judo, and her background of otherContinue reading “Aoife Coughlan // Australian Olympian with JUDO running through her blood – an amazing perspective of athlete, coach and student”
Hannah Buckling // Aussie water polo player with an incredible message to share
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”
Steph Kershaw // Hockeyroo, Commonwealth Games silver medallist, overcoming injuries & gaining confidence through sport
Steph Kershaw, Australian Hockey Player who grew up in Townsville. Steph take’s us on the journey of falling in love with Hockey, through the rest of her family playing, the hardships of doing her ACL…twice. And how incredible it was to win a silver medal in front of a home crowed at the 2018 CommonwealthContinue reading “Steph Kershaw // Hockeyroo, Commonwealth Games silver medallist, overcoming injuries & gaining confidence through sport”
Brooke Stratton // Olympic long jumper, commonwealth games silver medallist, coeliac disease & injuries
Today’s guest is Olympic Long Jumper Brooke Stratton. Brooke takes us on the rollercoaster journey of being a professional athlete. The devastating injuries and the incredible comeback to become the current Australian and Oceanic record holder. There is a strong theme of resilience in this chat, and in the last 4 years I’ve been ableContinue reading “Brooke Stratton // Olympic long jumper, commonwealth games silver medallist, coeliac disease & injuries”
Beyond Sport with Fiona Stewart 