In this episode we are joined by Mitch James, a former competitive swimmer who found a love for lifesaving, in particular inflatable rescue boat racing. Mitch and I swam at neighbouring clubs once upon a time; however our paths didn’t cross until this year, now that we are working together at Life Saving Victoria.In thisContinue reading “MITCH JAMES // lifesaving might be the perfect example of sport helping the community”
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GLENN STRUTT // Osteopath and IRONMAN – how sport can help you get through hard times
We are back to the fortnightly interview schedule with Ironman, Glenn Strutt. Glenn started off as a competitive swimmer, however funny enough, our paths didn’t cross in the swimming world, it was years later, on a beach at the start of a triathlon. In this episode we hear about Glenn’s journey through sport and theContinue reading “GLENN STRUTT // Osteopath and IRONMAN – how sport can help you get through hard times”
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”
SALLY HUNTER // Olympic swimmer, coach, mentor and mum – interviewing a childhood hero
I had the absolute pleasure of being joined by this weeks guest, Australian swimmer, Sally Hunter. I had a bit of a fan girl moment when Sal agreed to come onto the podcast, as I grew up watching her achieve so many things during the decade she represented Australia in the pool, including competing atContinue reading “SALLY HUNTER // Olympic swimmer, coach, mentor and mum – interviewing a childhood hero”
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”
Matt Haanappel // Paralympic Swimmer, transitioning from athlete to change maker
We are joined today by Australian Paralympic swimmer Matt Haanappel. Matt not only has held a place on the podium at multiple international swimming competitions, but is also establishing himself as a remarkable change maker for inclusion within the sport of swimming in Victoria. Matt’s passion and dedication for everyone to have access and beContinue reading “Matt Haanappel // Paralympic Swimmer, transitioning from athlete to change maker”
Nathan Taylor // Youth Olympics to coaching
Today’s guest is Nathan Taylor, an Australian swimmer who was the youngest finalist in the 200 Individual Medley at the 2000 Australian Olympic Trials. Nathan was a member of the Victorian Institute of Sport and a part of the gold medal relay team at the 2001 Youth Olympics. After hanging up his competitive swimming cap,Continue reading “Nathan Taylor // Youth Olympics to coaching”
Mitch Pratt // Commonwealth Games Swimmer and what happens behind closed doors
Today’s guest is Australian swimmer Mitch Pratt. Mitch competed for Australia in multiple international competitions, including the 2014 Commonwealth Games. He takes us on his journey to becoming a high performance athlete and the lessons he has learnt along the way. Listen here.
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