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In this episode of You Little Ripper, Ryley and Kurt sit down with Tamsin Colley. At just 22, Tamsin has represented Australia at the Rio Paralympics and helped the Para Matildas win the 2023 Para Asian Cup. She talks about her sports journey and what it's like competing at the highest levels.

Trigger Warning & Disclaimer: Gambling, Betting, and Fantasy sports involve risk. A lot of information shared here might be triggering for those who gamble or in recovery. We recorded this to bring forth the issues involved with Gambling, Betting, and Fantasy Sports. Same goes for all the links in the shownotes.In this episode, we have MV and Aditya who are joined by Swaroop Swaminathan from The New Indian Express.Swaroop has been with the daily for a decade and has covered two Asian Games, two Hockey WCs, the recently concluded Chess World Championship, the 2016 T20 World Cup, 2023 ODI World Cup & was there for the WTC Finals in 2023. He won the Red Ink Award on Mariappan Thagavelu who won a Gold Medal for India at the Rio Paralympics.We go down memory lane to the origins of Fantasy Cricket with Super Selector to season long IPL fantasy to Dream 11 and now the plethora of Betting Websites openly out and about the Indian internet and all around us.Some Notes about Fantasy Sports in India -In FY23, 18 Crore (180 million) users were playing fantasy sports. By FY27 - it will be 50 Crore (half a billion)40% users are between ages 25-34 - the so-called demographic dividend of India (Statista)India fantasy sports market is projected to witness a CAGR of 20.88% during the forecast period FY2024-FY2031, growing from USD 751 million in FY2023 to USD 3423.54 million in FY2031. (Markets and Data)Links to Swaroop's pieces- Swaroop's piece on Fantasy Cricket from 2023 - State of Play - Swaroop's piece on Surrogate Advertising in Cricket- On Ban Cloud over BCCI's partners - here.- On Illegality of betting but rampant tips on Instagram reels - here.Other Links on Gambling/BettingJohn Oliver on Daily Fantasy Sports (Youtube Link)Guardian's flagship Football podcast - Football Weekly spoke to a Gambling Addict and reporters covering Gambling. First person account of a Gambling Addict by James Grimes in The GuardianUseful Links for help for Gambling AddictionThere are numerous resources on the internet to go through and understand responsible gambling. We strongly suggest you take a look. https://www.responsiblegambling.org/https://www.ncpgambling.org/help-treatment/INDIAWe found that HOPE TRUST helps with Gambling addiction in India.

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE!ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to address the Oasis reunion (0:00) how to properly celebrate your NZ citizenship (6:00) and a bloodbath in the Greatest NZer of All Time (8:28). Then the fellas discuss the payout for Leon MacDonald's sacking (10:42) Throwback to the 2016 Rio Paralympics (17:09) and dish out this week's TAB Hunch (20:49). Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (24:31). Brought to you by Export Ultra - The Beer For Here...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations, George Abraham from Score Foundation sits down with Ankur Dhamma, an accomplished para-athlete and coach, to discuss his inspiring journey in athletics. Ankur, who has participated in multiple international events, including the Paralympics, shares how he first got interested in athletics during his school days at J.P.M. Senior Secondary School for the Blind in Delhi. Influenced by his family and senior athletes like Ravindra Singh Nagar, Ankur began his journey in sports at a young age, helping his seniors and eventually stepping onto the track himself. Ankur talks about his specialization in middle and long-distance running, particularly in the 1500m and 5000m events, and how his coaches helped him transition from sprints to longer distances. He explains the role of guides in T11 category races for totally blind athletes, emphasizing the importance of coordination and trust between the athlete and the guide. The conversation also delves into Ankur's achievements on the international stage, including his participation in the 2016 Rio Paralympics, where an unfortunate incident during a race hindered his performance. Despite such challenges, Ankur has continued to excel, earning multiple medals at the Asian Games and being honored with prestigious awards like the Arjuna Award and the Best Sportsperson of the Year by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. As a coach with the Sports Authority of India (SAI), Ankur is now focused on guiding the next generation of athletes, both able-bodied and para-athletes. He discusses the importance of a well-rounded training regimen that includes endurance, speed, strength, and agility. Ankur also highlights the role of professional agencies like GoSports Foundation and Olympic Gold Quest in supporting para-athletes and enhancing their performance through science-based training and facilities. Towards the end of the episode, Ankur shares advice for visually impaired individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in sports. He encourages them to seek out local resources, such as blind schools or sports associations, and emphasizes the importance of awareness about the opportunities available in blind sports. Ankur's story is a testament to the power of determination and the support systems that can help visually impaired athletes succeed on the global stage. Shownotes: Ankur's early interest in athletics and influence from family and school. Transition from sprinting to middle and long-distance running. The role of guides in T11 category races and the dynamics of running with a guide. Ankur's achievements in international competitions, including the Paralympics and Asian Games. Discussion on the unfortunate incident at the Rio Paralympics 2016. Awards and recognition received by Ankur, including the Arjuna Award. Ankur's coaching career with SAI and his approach to training athletes. The role of professional agencies like GoSports Foundation in supporting para-athletes. Advice for visually impaired individuals interested in sports. Closing thoughts and the potential for India to become a leading nation in para-sports. If you enjoyed this episode and want to stay updated on future conversations, follow Eyeway on social media. We are committed to sharing stories that inspire and create awareness about the incredible achievements of visually impaired individuals. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projecteyeway LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/project-eyeway Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projecteyeway/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/friendsofeyeway Join us in spreading the word about the potential within the visually impaired community and the power of sports to change lives.

The motto of the London Olympics in 2012 was “Inspire a Generation”. For one eleven-year-old from Coventry whose disability meant she'd never been allowed to play sport at school, this slogan became a reality. Just four years later, Karé Adenegan would win three medals in the 2016 Rio Paralympics. In Tokyo, she added two more. Now 23, the softly spoken wheelchair racer is bidding for a medal in her third successive games. Ahead of her final preparations for Paris 2024, Marcus Jones asks if she can sum up her remarkable journey in one word. “Mind-blowing,” she says simply. In this interview you'll hear more about Kare's faith, including the one prayer she always recites on the startline. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity magazine. See subscription offers now at premierchristianity.com/subscribe

In this episode, Katy Talaikowska, CEO of the Valuable 500, discusses the state of disability representation in advertising and businesses, which remains significantly low despite 20 percent of the global population living with a disability. Highlighting her own journey from the advertising industry to her current role, Katy underscores the importance of authentic representation, innovation, and inclusive leadership in driving meaningful change. She talks about successful campaigns, such as Maltesers' groundbreaking ad during the Rio Paralympics, which not only upped sales by 7% but also set a new standard for inclusive advertising. The episode also delves into the initiatives by the Valuable 500, including the Generation Valuable program and the upcoming SYNC25 Accountability Summit in Tokyo, aimed at promoting inclusive leadership, representation, and reporting in global organisations. Katy emphasises the need for companies to start the conversation about disability inclusion, despite fears of getting it wrong, and stresses the importance of collaboration and collective action in achieving sustainability and progress.Episode Highlights:00:00 The State of Disability Representation in Advertising00:21 Introducing Katy Talaikowska and the Valuable 50000:48 The Journey to Disability Inclusion in Advertising02:36 Katy's Professional Background and the Maltesers Campaign06:57 The Birth of the Valuable 50009:21 SYNC25 and the Future of Disability Inclusion14:03 The Power of Purpose-Driven Brands21:17 The Evolution of Brand Storytelling26:07 The Power of Diverse Storytelling27:14 Apple's Emotional Ad: The Lost Voice29:41 The Role of Leadership in Inclusive Representation30:38 Generation Valuable: A Unique Mentoring Program32:49 Revamping the Leadership Team35:41 The Self ID Resource Guide42:35 The Importance of Authentic Purpose48:18 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Embracing Accountability51:58 The Journey of Innovation and Collective ProgressChatting with Katy is always a pleasure, and her insights are crucial for anyone committed to fostering genuine inclusion and driving systemic change. Her emphasis on actionable insights and collaborative movements offers a hopeful path toward a more equitable future.Enjoyed the podcast? Subscribe now, and together, let's empower our communities for a brighter, more inclusive future.Host: Peter BellGuest: Katy TalaikowskaWatch on YouTubeThis podcast was recorded and produced by Purpose Made, dedicated to powering societal change through knowledge sharing.Interested in becoming a sponsor or collaborating with us? Reach out via Purpose Made.The Inner Circle: Amazing news today! We're launching an inner circle community exclusive to listeners. Those who come in now will be able to join a free monthly zoom with me and the community where we'll go deeper in topics, get to know each other and talk about the realities and people behind the profiles we meet. Also you'll be able to win a purpose made t-shirt in there now. Just click the Drop Station link here, to check it out. Join our tribe and lets grow together https://plus.acast.com/s/purpose-made-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paralympian Samantha Bosco joins us today to discuss her story as a Paralympic track and road cyclist. Samantha won two bronze medals at the Rio Paralympics, in the C5 3km pursuit on the track and the C5 time trial on the road (C5 riders include those with movement affected at a low level in one arm, moderately affected in one leg, or the absence of all, or part of an arm).   Samantha had planned to compete in her second Paralympics at Tokyo 2020, but a month prior to the start of those Games, she crashed in a training ride, causing severe injuries including a skull fracture and brain contusion.   We talked with Samantha about her accident and her recovery--after a lot of work and therapy, Samantha returned to bike racing and has been a force to be reckoned with on the para cycling circuit, adding many wins to her resume, including three medals at the 2023 Parapan American Games. She is looking forward to competing at the Paralympics in Paris later this year.   Learn more about Samantha at her website, and follow her on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.   Plus, news from Paris 2024 and TKFLASTAN -- so many of our past guests were at Olympic and Paralympic Trials this week! And Team Australia has its own Paris 2024 song.   Don't forget to register for our fabulous giveaway and the chance to win some Olympic and Paralympic swag! Register here by July 15   For a transcript of this episode, please visit http://flamealivepod.com.   Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!   *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Olympics and Paralympics Fan Podcast with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown. New episodes released every week and daily during the Olympics and Paralympics. Also look for our monthly Games History Moment episodes in your feed.   Support the show: http://flamealivepod.com/support Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod   Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: hhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/flamealivepod Newsletter: Sign up at https://mailchi.mp/ee507102fbf7/flamealivepod VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348          

Ntando Mahlangu was born with fibular hemimelia, a condition that meant his legs didn't develop fully below the knees. After spending his childhood in a wheelchair, he made the decision to undergo amputation aged 10. When he received his first set of prosthetic "blade" legs, his whole world changed - and four years later, he was on the podium at the Rio Paralympics, with a silver medal around his neck for finishing second in the T42 200m sprint. By the time he turned 20, he'd added two gold medals for sprinting and long jumping to his collection.So what's he planning to do next?Eliza Skinner and Ed Harry hear from Ntando about growing up in rural South Africa, and how he's taught those around him to appreciate disabled people for who they are. He explains how seemingly small things in life have made a huge difference to him, and how walking on blades helped him develop as both an athlete and a human being.He also shares his perspective on being a veteran in his sport at the age of 22, the lessons he's learned about balancing his athletic career with personal development, and why he now feels a responsibility to build para-athletics for the generations coming through behind him: "Those hurdles are for me to jump, and to make sure the guys that come after me just walk through them."As the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics approach, delve into our archive to discover more stories of extraordinary sporting journeys. Basketball champion Breanna Stewart and shot-putter Raven Saunders explain why they use the platform sport gives them to act as advocates. Swimmer Anastasia Pagonis and rower Brigit Skarstein share how sport helped them rebuild their futures after life-changing events, while Markus Rogan and Maarten van der Weijden talk about the lives they have found after leaving competition behind. Multi-sport stars like Oksana Masters and Jana Pittman reveal what it's like to compete at both the summer and winter Games. There's stories of memorable victories, like the moment high jump champion Gianmarco Tamberi chose to share his gold medal, and Shaunae Miller-Uibo putting everything on the line to reach the top step of the podium. Plus, the triumphs nobody predicted, including Molly Seidel's shock marathon bronze, and the day Anna Kiesenhofer rode away from cycling's biggest names to claim gold in Tokyo.

Jack Moody, Professional Triathlete, is hosting the podcast with Bevan this week. We catch up on the racing from the weekend plus we talk about the “sellout” for the pros at the upcoming IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside race – will this be a nightmare to officiate? We share Sam Long's review of his race at the T100 in Miami and ask do pro athletes have their feet in both camps, despite having contracts with the PTO? We catch up with Graham Brewster, winner of the free race entry to IRONMAN Cairns. Bevan chats to Justin Ralph of Velo Performance – an organisation set up to help people across the spectrum optimise their on-bike position specifically related to their own cycling goals.  Justin Ralph has spent a significant amount of time working with cyclists. In 2017 he transferred to High Performance Sport New Zealand and worked with Cycling New Zealand as a performance physiotherapist and bike fitter. Justin has been to the London and Rio Paralympics, the Tokyo Olympics as well as the 2018 Commonwealth Games and multiple World Championships and World Cups.  Justin's journey from physiotherapy to the niche world of bike fitting and aero testing reveals a unique perspective on cycling performance. He shares his experience in working with a diverse range of cyclists—from everyday enthusiasts to para-athletes and national track teams—and how he tailors bike fittings to enhance both comfort and speed. We discuss the intricate process of adapting bikes for athletes with disabilities and the evolution of aero testing from wind tunnels to real-time track assessments. Justin provides invaluable insights for cyclists aiming to push their limits. (0:00:00) – We introduce Jack Moody.  (0:03:50) – Infinit Nutrition 10% discount for all listeners with the code FITTER10 (0:03:59) - ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount for all our listeners with the code ULTRO15 (0:04:26) – WTCS racing and Hugo Milner. (0:10:18) – Oceanside is a sellout… for the pros! How will this affect the race? (0:16:32) – The T100 Series… do the pro athletes have a foot in both camps?  (0:20:28) – Sam Long reviews his race from the T100 Miami. (0:33:22) – IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong (0:38:53) – Graham Brewster (0:45:19) – Aero testing and bike fitting (0:52:46) – Justin Ralph of Velo Performance. LINKS: Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at  https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in. ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount using the code ULTRO15 at https://www.ultroaudio.com/ Follow Jack Moody on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ Dan Barry First Wheel at https://firstwheel.co.nz/ IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong at https://www.ironman.com/im703-geelong Justin Ralph at https://veloperformance.co.nz/about/ Floe Bottle at https://www.floebottle.com/ IRONMAN Cairns at https://www.ironman.com/im-cairns Sam Long's YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuGZGcO5LvIH4u9g_2ZsHGQ Follow Hugo Milner on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hugo_milner/

At 5 years of age when Matt Formston lost his vision, doctors and teachers told him he would never play sport and his career aspirations were over. Matt didn't listen.He played multiple sports as a child including rugby league, ice hockey and surfing, progressing to win gold and silver medals at the 2014 and 2015 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships and representing Australia at the 2016 Rio Paralympics. Matt also holds four world Surfing titles and recently conquered one of the world's most dangerous waves in the Atlantic waters on the coast of Portugal, called Nazare.Matt is Head of Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility for Optus Business and is a sought-after keynote speaker and business coach, with an inspiring message on high performing teams, resilient leadership and the secret weapon of being present. Matt, his wife Rebecca and their three active children live in Lennox Head and he is a passionate Manly Sea Eagles supporter. In this episode Andrew and Matt discuss:5:00 Losing his sight at 5 years old, playing rep rugby and how Matts parents set him up for future success.12:45 Being able to hear the speed of a tennis ball within 2 km/h and how Matt is able to pick up on the energy in a room.18:00 People not using their senses properly and Mat's passion working work with young kids.23:00 Matts downward spiral and struggle with alcohol and drugs, and his road to recovery.33:25 The start of Matts cycling career and his beautiful partnership with Mick Curran.39:00 Matt's first ride to Melbourne using echolocation, and how he sets goals.47:50 The start of Matt's surfing career and his wife's reaction to the career shift from two wheels to wax and water.54:35 Hating losing with a passion and Matt's legacy.1:01:10 Surfing Nazare and the preparation involved putting together a world-class team.1:13:30 Earning achievements, writing an accessible children's book and family.1:20:45 Performance Uncovered.1:35:35 Andrew and the Wizard's reflections. Go to the Matt's Website: https://www.wnow.com.au/You can find Matt at his Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tadhg-kennelly-2787a985/                                      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattformston/or book him at the TLA website: https://tlaworldwide.com/talent/matt-formston/ Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://www.andrewmay.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/Follow StriveStronger: https://www.instagram.com/strive.stronger/If you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

Bobby and Jens meet team USA's flagbearer from the Rio Paralympics. Allison has decided that eight games appearances, 8 medals (including two golds) spread across two sports isn't enough - here this intimate chat as she prepares her comeback at a World Cup event in Italy. We hear about her similarities with Bobby, her shared hobby with both the boys and how she combined training alongside her academic work. And if that wasn't enough - there's still her career as a top engineer for SRAM! You won't want to miss this chat Bobby and Jens is a Velonews production. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

Carly Tait went from an spectator at the summer Olympics 2012 in London, to the 100m start line at the 2016 Rio Paralympics in the space of just four years. In this episode Carly talks about this incredible journey, that not only challenge her physically but also mentally. Carly talks about the importance of inclusion, the challenges growing up, how sports changed her life and how she made it to the British Paralympics Team.

In 2010, David was diagnosed with a rare tumor growing into his spinal cord in his neck. Following removal of the tumor, he built himself back from scratch, literally teaching himself how to walk again.  Remarkably less than two years later, he won a gold medal in the London 2012 Paralympics in the mixed Cox four. He then switched sports and joined the British paracycling team with aspirations to go to the Rio Paralympics in 2016. Sadly, he never made it there because a few months prior to competition, he was told that his tumor had returned.  Now, six years on from that, and he has had in total six surgeries to remove the tumor with each further surgery, bringing new life-changing challenges.  Following his most recent surgery in 2017, he became paralysed on one side of his body and now lives his life with a spinal cord injury. Despite this, David continues to defy the odds and is still passionate about sports choosing to spend his time cycling up crazy high mountains. I'm continuously inspired by David's story and I loved this conversation where we got deep and philosophical entering a discussion around ‘what is my why', the importance of personal values, where David found his resilience and so much more. 

Liam Malone became a household name back in 2016 when he cleaned up on the track at the Rio Paralympics, winning 2 golds and a silver.He won the hearts of the nation with his long hair and IDGAF speech that went viral where he described himself as “a kid from Nelson who reads books and runs round in circles.”  Brilliant.He was born with a condition that meant walking was near impossible.  So, his parents made the call to get his feet amputated before he was old enough to remember.He's such a fascinating guy and it was a pleasure to sit down with him to shoot the shit…..even though he did make me go to his place at 7am on a Sunday morning after a Black Ferns game,  True! Really hope you guys like this conversation.Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liam Malone became a household name back in 2016 when he cleaned up on the track at the Rio Paralympics, winning 2 golds and a silver.He won the hearts of the nation with his long hair and IDGAF speech that went viral where he described himself as “a kid from Nelson who reads books and runs round in circles.”  Brilliant.He's such a fascinating guy and it was a pleasure to sit down with him to shoot the shit…..even though he did make me go to his place at 7am on a Sunday morning after a Black Ferns game to record this.  True! If you like this teaser, I hope you “Subscribe” to the podcast and come back for the full episodeDom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, we are interviewing Nathan Clement. He represented Canada at the 2016 Rio Paralympics as a swimmer and has more recently made the switch to become a para cyclist aiming for Paris 2024. We discuss the trials and tribulations of being a para athlete and the mental barriers he faced.

On this week's episode we have the honor of hearing the story of Army veteran and Paralympic champion, Melissa Stockwell. She takes us through her journey serving in the Army, losing her leg during deployment, starting a family, running a non-profit, writing a book, qualifying and competing in the Paralympics, and what it has meant to represent the USA in a different uniform. Melissa likes to say she was born a patriot. She joined ROTC in college and was commissioned as an Army. In early 2004 she deployed to Iraq and on April 13,  2004 her vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb and she became the first female to lose a limb in active combat. As a new above the knee amputee she was medically retired with a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. She quickly adapted into a life of sports and went on to swim in the 2008 Beijing Paralympics before turning to the sport of triathlon in 2009. She is a 3x Paratriathlon World Champion and competed at the 2016 and 2021 Paralympics in the sport of triathlon. Melissa says one of the best days of her life was winning a bronze medal in the 2016 Rio Paralympics. Melissa is the co-founder of the Chicago based Dare2tri Paratriathlon club where she helps get other athletes with disabilities into the sport of triathlon. She currently travels the nation for her career as a motivational speaker, owns an orthotic and prosthetic company with her husband, is a triathlon coach and most importantly a mother of 2 young children. She hopes to continue her athletic career with dreams of becoming a 4x Paralympian and competing in Paris 2024.Melissa's Instagram: @mstockwell01Melissa's Website: melissastockwell.com@badassbasicbitch

In today's podcast, Tom Randall talks to Renee McGregor, a hugely experienced sports dietician whose career has spanned 20 years, including the London Olympics, Rio Paralympics and Commonwealth Games in Queensland. She's also recently written a (5th) book ‘More Fuel You' which covers the nutritional needs for sport participation, training, competitions etc.  This book looks at a number of the most popular diet options for athletes including low carb, vegan and intermittent fasting. One additional area that today's podcast will focus on is the topic of dysfunctional relationships with food that some athletes may experience at some point in their life and how this impacts their performance, health and long-term careers. Where Renee's journey in food and nutrition startedClassic misunderstandings athletes have in her industryHow do elite athletes differ from amateursHow sports differ from each otherHow the concept of fueling changes with ageKey differences in Orthorexia, Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge Eating DisorderPros and Cons of diet choicesImportant fueling element of the different population type groupsThe Lattice jingle is brought to you by Devin Dabney, music producer of the outdoor industry who also hosts the American Climbing Project.

On today's episode, I'm talking to coach and Paralympian Stephanie Wheeler about going where you're valued.Stephanie is the head coach of the women's wheelchair basketball team at the University of Illinois. An alum of the program herself, winning three national championships, as well as being a two-time Paralympic gold medalist, Stephanie is no stranger to success. Despite her success, she has still faced discrimination and is one of the few women head coaches, and one of the very few head coaches with a disability, in a sports world that continues to be dominated by men. After leading Team USA to a gold medal at the Rio Paralympics as the head coach, Stephanie decided to focus all her energy on coaching her team at Illinois, where she could live out her values in an environment that supported her as a whole human being.We talk about:How you can't do what you can't see and Stephanie's journey from first meeting a woman athlete with a disability as a teenager to becoming an athlete herself, and then a coach and mentor to other athletes like herself.Why defining our values helps us to create identities outside of our jobs and sport.Stephanie's ongoing work to overcome internalized sexism, ableism, and homophobia and divest from the voices that don't matter.If you haven't already signed up for your seat at my FREE & LIVE masterclass on how to crush your imposter syndrome, the LAST class is Wednesday, September 28th at 7pm ET!Click here to save your seat and join me live so you can get started busting the myths of imposter syndrome, shift your mindset, and walk away with actionable steps you can take to boost your confidence and start taking control of your career.And there are only two days left to join the fall session of the Women's Career Transformation Academy! This comprehensive program is for early career women who are ready to identify their mission and vision and values, set goals, overcome mindset stumbling blocks, learn how to network and negotiate, and otherwise ready to build confidence, take ownership of their careers, and start having a career they love. You can learn more by clicking here or join me live at the imposter syndrome masterclass for a teeny tiny taste of what's to come in the Academy!You can find the show notes and more resources at https://madamathlete.comKeep an eye out for new content or let us know what you'd like to see next by following us on social:Instagram:  @theMadamAthleteFacebook:  @MadamAthleteTwitter:  @MadamAthleteThe doors are open to the spring session of the Women's Career Transformation Academy!!Click here to learn more and register before doors close on Thursday, September 29th at 9pm ET.See you there!

We often report on how well sight loss services are operating, but its not often we talk about services that just do not exist - but should. Listener Alex Scott contacted us after he attended London's Pride Festival a few weeks ago, expressing his dismay at the lack of LGBTQ+ community groups for people who are also blind or partially sighted. Indeed, very few do exist. We found one UK-wide group run by The RNIB in Northern Ireland. We invited Alex to tell us about this missing link and what he'd like to see happen for future. We also speak to Una Mulgrew, who is a Community Facilitator at RNIB Connect in Northern Ireland. She tells us more about her group and whether the RNIB has plans to fill this gap. The Commonwealth Games 2022 have drawn to a close, but these games were unique. They were integrated, with both para- and able-bodied athletes competing alongside each other and included a series of new visually impaired events. We give a final round-up of last week's performances, and we speak to Libby Clegg. Libby was once a highly decorated sprinter, achieving two gold medals at the Rio Paralympics, but she has since switched to para-cycling and this year's Commonwealth Games was her first track cycling competition. She explains why she decided to make the switch and her opinion on the integration of the Games. Presenter: Peter White Producer: Beth Hemmings Production Coordinator: William Wolstenholme Website image description: pictured is an archway of rainbow coloured balloons at a Pride Parade in Brighton. The balloons are all the colours of the original Pride flag: red, orange, yellow, green, indigo, and violet. The image was taken from street view and behind the balloons are a series of architecturally grand buildings.

Kelda started her sporting career playing netball at a national level as a teenager. Sport very quickly became the thing that defined who she was and the person she wanted to be. Her real passion lay with horses and her ultimate goal was to ride for her country and represent Great Britain at the Olympics.  Unfortunately, after a serious leg injury in 2002, Kelda's hopes of competing at an international level seemed to have disappeared. The leg injury had a huge impact on her life, leaving her no longer able to run or play many of the sports that meant so much to her. This had a huge impact on her confidence and self-belief, and she spent nearly 10years fighting to accept who she was.  In 2002 she decided to climb Kilimanjaro, and this proved to be the start of a new direction in life. She returned and began retraining as an outdoor instructor. As a result of the dramatic effect the outdoors had on her own mental and physical recovery, Kelda decided she wanted to help others facing similar challenges to herself, and this led her to set up the charity Climbing Out.   Kelda went on to represent Great Britain in Paracanoe and competed at the 2015 World Cup and the 2016 World Championships. The ultimate goal was the Rio Paralympics.   Unfortunately she just missed out on selection for Rio, but she went on to join an Adaptive Team attempting to climb Aconcagua, the highest mountain in South America at 7,000m.    On the 19th January 2017 she became the first recorded adaptive female to summit the mountain.   In summiting, Kelda found many of the answers she'd been searching for since her injury and this inspired her to attempt a solo row of the Atlantic. After 76 days unsupported at sea, Kelda became the first adaptive person to ever solo row any ocean.   But the challenges didn't stop there. 12 months ago Kelda was diagnosed with breast cancer. She decided to set herself the goal of completing a triathlon as motivation to push through her recovery.    She completed her first triathlon just 4 months post mastectomy and went on to complete 2 further triathlons last year, including the Snowman Triathlon, known for being the toughest triathlon in the country. She now has her sights set on completing a half ironman in 2022.   New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Subscribe so you don't miss out.    To help increase the amount of female role models in the media. Sign up as a patron!  www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.    Show Notes Who is Kelda Being based in Shropshire  Her 4 legged family Her early years and her passions for sports  Playing netball at a national level Her dream of wanting to ride at the Olympics Hanging around the local stables Getting her first horse at 16 The riders who inspired her Being in an accident with her horse Dealing with the trauma after the accident The start of her resilience journey at 21 Losing her confidence and going back to riding too soon Moving away from horse and going travelling to Australia  Getting into eventing and gaining her confidence The accident that changed her life completely Trying to be the person she was before the injury Feeling like a failure Learning acceptance  Deciding to climb Kilimanjaro and why that was the start of her recovery Not being able to get the mental health support that was needed Table legs….  Video resources to help with resilience Being dumped… Lessons from climbing Kilimanjaro Needing to change her attitude and focus more on what she could do Deciding to retrain as an outdoor instructor Figuring out how to get sport back in her life Aiming for the para-olympics for 2016  Meeting Martin Hewitt - Adaptive Grand Slam  “It's not about saying I can't, it's about saying how can I” How can I make it possible to climb Aconcagua? Figuring out the how Advice for people who are feeling like a failure The importance of being honest with yourself Being brave enough to try Being judged by people and why it doesn't matter Deciding to solo row the Atlantic Finding peace on the mountain Fundraising for Climbing Out and wanting to raise £50K Advice regarding sponsorship Being super clear on her WHY 3 questions about the row The challenge of the solitude while out on the row The challenges of 2020/2021 Being diagnosed with cancer and having a single mastectomy Wanting to get back to normal and feel like herself again Getting back into exercise and following a routine again Why you have to try Training for 4 triathlons in 2022 Challenging the belief that she had that she couldn't run Swimming after a mastectomy Doing an half Ironman in June 2022 Connect with Kelda Final words of advice - Keep Moving   Social Media Website: Climbing Out Instagram: @kelda_wood Facebook: @ClimbingOutCharity Personal: www.facebook.com/kelda.wood Twitter: @ClimbingOut_  

Karen Darke is a British Paralympic cyclist, Paratriathlete, adventurer and author. She won Gold at the 2016 Rio Paralympics in the Women's road time trial, following her success in the 2012 London Paralympics winning a silver medal. Some of her adventures include hand-cycling across the Himalaya from Kazakhstan to Pakistan, through the Indian Himalaya in 2005 and 2018, and across the Tibetan Plateau in 2014. In 2002 she was part of a team sea kayaking from Canada to Alaska. This is a remarkable conversation about the resilience of the human spirit in the face of some of the most unimaginable odds. If you want a dose of motivation to power you through to your goals, this conversation is sure to give it to you!

Sam McIntosh is an Australian Paralympic athlete who races in the T52 100m, 200m, and 400m events. He holds 3 Australian National Records and 2 Oceania Records. He represented Australia at the 2012 London Paralympic Games, 2016 Rio Paralympics and 2020 Tokyo Paralympics in athletics as well as 2011, 2015, 2017, and 2019 Para Athletic World Championships. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rae Anderson grew up doing summer sports, then a chance meeting saw her put down the javelin after the Rio Paralympics and start competitive ski racing. She tells Kurt & Georgie about the exciting atmosphere in Beijing.  And just weeks out from the Games, Jonty O'Callaghan broke his collarbone and was forced out of Beijing 2022. He shares with Kurt & Georgie the heartbreak of missing these Games.

Sophie is an incredible wheelchair basketball athlete. She has represented GB for 7 years, competing at 4 Senior European Championships, 2 Senior World Championships and the Rio Paralympics. The GB Women's Team are currently the World and European Silver Medalists.  12 years ago Sophie was involved in a life changing car accident which left her paralysed from the waist down. She is a phenomenal woman, her upbeat positive excitable energy is infectious and her mindset and view on life is seriously refreshing. We discuss how she is grateful for the life she is living, how everything happens for a reason and how she is so proud of her journey, having to learn, at only age 16, to navigate her life completely differently. We also talk about the importance of accepting who you while struggling to change identity and how this has been her driving force into becoming hugely successful and an amazing role model.  I really hope you love this episode as much as me, I left feeling seriously determined and able to really achieve anything I put my mind to as well as believing even more so that everything happens for a reason. After chatting with her boyfriend Josh Landmann in episode 4 and seeing how highly he spoke of her, I had to get her on the podcast because I was blown away - what a power couple!! If you would like to contact Sophie, her Instagram is @SophCaz

RJ Mitte shot to fame at the age of 13 when he landed the role of Bryan Cranston's son, Walt Jr., on the hit show Breaking Bad. Like his character, RJ also has cerebral palsy, which he was diagnosed with at the age of 3. Since Breaking Bad ended in 2013, RJ has carved out a unique path for himself in Hollywood. He's modeled for the Gap, presented at the 2016 Rio Paralympics, and most recently starred in the feature film Triumph, about a disabled high school senior who strives to be a wrestler. Listen as RJ openly discusses his own experiences as an actor with cerebral palsy, the impact Walt Jr. had on society, and fighting for more disability inclusion in Hollywood.

RJ Mitte shot to fame at the age of 13 when he landed the role of Bryan Cranston's son, Walt Jr., on the hit show Breaking Bad. Like his character, RJ also has cerebral palsy, which he was diagnosed with at the age of 3. Since Breaking Bad ended in 2013, RJ has carved out a unique path for himself in Hollywood. He's modeled for the Gap, presented at the 2016 Rio Paralympics, and most recently starred in the feature film Triumph, about a disabled high school senior who strives to be a wrestler.  Listen as RJ openly discusses his own experiences as an actor with cerebral palsy, the impact Walt Jr. had on society, and fighting for more disability inclusion in Hollywood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trevon Jenifer is a two-time Paralympic medalist, he holds a masters degree in Legal Studies and a Bachelors in Criminal Justice, he is the author of the book From the Ground Up, and recently he has been training for the Tokyo 2021 games. In this episode, we discuss Trey's experience as a multi-sport athlete, the authorship of his book at age 17, his journey to the London and Rio Paralympics, and the impact of Black voices in disabled sports. I hope you enjoy my chat with Trey on this episode of the Push Podcast. For more wheelchair basketball content, follow my instagram @push_sports_mag.To follow Trevon's journey as he trains for the Tokyo 2021 games, follow him @TreyJenifer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week we have return guest, professional triathlete and 2 time gold medalist, Allysa Seely.  She won gold at the 2016 Rio Paralympics and against all health odds made it back to the Paralympic team in the Tokyo Paralympics a couple of months ago.  She shares her incredible tale how she even got to the 2021 games after spending three months in a hospital at the beginning of 2021.   Show Sponsor: VENGA CBD   Thanks very much to Venga CBD for helping make the show possible.   Venga was started in Colorado by athletes like you who wanted a better way to use CBD to help fight pain, train longer, race harder and recover faster.  Venga created a SYSTEM of CBD products that cover 100% of your CBD needs (Ultra Gels, Sleep formula, Balm, Gummies and Energy Drink).   Each product is specifically made to support an area of your endurance life from training (Ultra Gels) to racing (Gummies and Energy Drink) to recovery (Balm and Sleep).  All Venga CBD products are 100% THC Free and water soluble!    Just go to https://vengaendurance.com/303podcast to order yours today. First-time order is 30% off with code (303PODCAST).  We've also added 50% off your first month's subscription with code (303SUBSCRIPTION).   Before we talk about today's show, let's give a shout out to last week's guest Matt Bach from TriDot, which inspired a return to full training this week.  I have been on a six week break from full training since my hernia surgery.  II have two 70.3 races loaded in to RaceX and have decided to take apply to get on the TriDot coaching platform.     In Today's Show Interview with Allysa Seeley Endurance News Oceanside 70.3 Results What's new in the 303 Veloswap on Saturday Cross of the North Outdoor Industry Night Cyclocross Westmnister Video of the Week   Interview Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch®  UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars to fuel serious athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products.  Steady energy equals sustained performance!   You put in the training, so don't let nutrition limit your performance.  Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co   Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co,    Interview with Allysa Seely Allysa Seely became involved in triathlon as a New Year's tradition to try something she had never done before. She learned about triathlon and signed up for her first race a few weeks later. Seely was a member of the Arizona State University collegiate club triathlon team and a nationally ranked triathlete before her diagnosis. In 2010, Seely was diagnosed with Chiari II Malformation, basilar invagination, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, which affect her brain, spine, and connective tissues.   After her first surgery, she was back to competing seven weeks later at the USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championships with ASU. She made her debut as an elite paratriathlete in 2012, earning bronze at the ITU Paratriathlon World Championships that year. Then in 2013, Seely had her left leg amputated below the knee due to complications and increased spasticity in her foot. That would move her into a new paratriathlon category — but she continued to thrive, winning five gold medals on the elite ITU circuit in 2014. She earned her first two world championship titles in 2015 and 2016.   At the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, Seely made history by winning a gold medal in paratriathlon's debut as a Paralympic medal event. She also competed in track & field at the Rio Games, placing sixth in the 200m. That same year, she was a featured athlete in ESPN the Magazine's Body Issue. Seely has been dominant in the women's PTS2 division since Rio, earning silver at the 2017 World Championships and winning her third career world title in 2018 after an undefeated 2018 elite season. In July of 2019, Seely won an ESPY for Best Female Athlete with a Disability. She faced significant health challenges in late 2020 and early 2021, spending several months in the hospital with endocarditis, severe inflammation of the heart. She returned to full-time training in the spring, regaining her fitness in time to earn a silver medal at the Americas Triathlon Para Championships June 27 in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, a key selection event for the Tokyo Games.   She says her biggest inspiration in life is her grandma for pushing her to be a better athlete and human and to make the world around her better. She also credits her service dog Mowgli as being a great training and life partner. When she travels for competitions, Seely collects postcards and mini silver spoons from each location. Her favorite spoon is a hand-painted ceramic spoon from Estonia, and some of her favorite places that she has traveled to are Northern Ireland and Poland. She says her name is spelled “Allysa” because of a misspelling on her birth certificate, and of her biggest talents outside of triathlon is creating DIY projects.     Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance is the kind of peace of mind so you can enjoy your training and racing to their fullest.  Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.  You can now get on-demand accident insurance to make sure you get cash for bills fast and fill any gaps between your current coverage.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Endurance News:   IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside Pro Men Results Pro Womens Results This is the only 70.3 that Mike Reilly calls.   What's New in the 303:   Blue Competition Cycles, Good Value on Bikes for Sale at Velo Swap Saturday The annual VeloSwap Expo offers a wide variety of cycling accessories, clothing, parts and bikes. Blue Competition Cycles, a bicycle manufacturer based in Lafayette has some new and very slightly used (demos) for sale and available in their booth. Here is a list.   Cross of the North - Nov 6th-7th Looking for a little cycle cross action up North? Registration is open! Join for a few new twists and turns on the New Belgium Brewing course, then grab a beer and stick around for Larry Grossman on the mic.   Outdoor Industry Night Tuesday Nov. 9th Monthly Outdoor Industry Social at The Tune Up at Full Cycle, to network with local outdoor industry professionals! The social is meant to be a time to network and meet new people who work (or want to work) in the outdoor industry, while enjoying Happy Hour drinks all night at The Tune Up. - Company Pitches - Meet & Greet - Guest Speakers - Happy Hour drinks   CYCLO-X Westminster - Nov 13th As the weather grows colder the action heads to Westminster City Park with 1.5 points on the line.  Our course designer has been hard at work crafting some creative variations to one the most flowing courses in the series!  Get ready for new lines, descents that make you feel like a little kid on a roller coaster again, and of course the grand stair case!   2022 Grand Traverse Triple Crown Registration Open With the addition of the Run and the Bike in 2015, it became possible for competitors to do all three events.  That year, the Grand Traverse Triple Crown Competition was born when a handful of athletes Skied, Ran, and Biked between Crested Butte and Aspen for the fastest cumulative time. With its legacy firmly planted as the toughest point-to-point ski race in North America, the GT Triple Crown defines a new generation of mountain sports competition.   Upcoming Guests Annie Hughes has won every ultramarathon she has raced this year.  She's 23 years old and won Collegiate Peaks 50, Leadville 100 (youngest to ever win) and Moab 240.   Video Of The Week 1st place Oceanside 70.3 || Race Recap   Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

This week we have return guest, professional triathlete and 2 time gold medalist, Allysa Seely.  She won gold at the 2016 Rio Paralympics and against all health odds made it back to the Paralympic team in the Tokyo Paralympics a couple of months ago.  She shares her incredible tale how she even got to the 2021 games after spending three months in a hospital at the beginning of 2021.   Show Sponsor: VENGA CBD   Thanks very much to Venga CBD for helping make the show possible.   Venga was started in Colorado by athletes like you who wanted a better way to use CBD to help fight pain, train longer, race harder and recover faster.  Venga created a SYSTEM of CBD products that cover 100% of your CBD needs (Ultra Gels, Sleep formula, Balm, Gummies and Energy Drink).   Each product is specifically made to support an area of your endurance life from training (Ultra Gels) to racing (Gummies and Energy Drink) to recovery (Balm and Sleep).  All Venga CBD products are 100% THC Free and water soluble!    Just go to https://vengaendurance.com/303podcast to order yours today. First-time order is 30% off with code (303PODCAST).  We've also added 50% off your first month's subscription with code (303SUBSCRIPTION).   Before we talk about today's show, let's give a shout out to last week's guest Matt Bach from TriDot, which inspired a return to full training this week.  I have been on a six week break from full training since my hernia surgery.  II have two 70.3 races loaded in to RaceX and have decided to take apply to get on the TriDot coaching platform.     In Today's Show Interview with Allysa Seeley Endurance News Oceanside 70.3 Results What's new in the 303 Veloswap on Saturday Cross of the North Outdoor Industry Night Cyclocross Westmnister Video of the Week   Interview Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch®  UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars to fuel serious athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products.  Steady energy equals sustained performance!   You put in the training, so don't let nutrition limit your performance.  Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co   Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co,    Interview with Allysa Seely Allysa Seely became involved in triathlon as a New Year's tradition to try something she had never done before. She learned about triathlon and signed up for her first race a few weeks later. Seely was a member of the Arizona State University collegiate club triathlon team and a nationally ranked triathlete before her diagnosis. In 2010, Seely was diagnosed with Chiari II Malformation, basilar invagination, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, which affect her brain, spine, and connective tissues.   After her first surgery, she was back to competing seven weeks later at the USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championships with ASU. She made her debut as an elite paratriathlete in 2012, earning bronze at the ITU Paratriathlon World Championships that year. Then in 2013, Seely had her left leg amputated below the knee due to complications and increased spasticity in her foot. That would move her into a new paratriathlon category — but she continued to thrive, winning five gold medals on the elite ITU circuit in 2014. She earned her first two world championship titles in 2015 and 2016.   At the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, Seely made history by winning a gold medal in paratriathlon's debut as a Paralympic medal event. She also competed in track & field at the Rio Games, placing sixth in the 200m. That same year, she was a featured athlete in ESPN the Magazine's Body Issue. Seely has been dominant in the women's PTS2 division since Rio, earning silver at the 2017 World Championships and winning her third career world title in 2018 after an undefeated 2018 elite season. In July of 2019, Seely won an ESPY for Best Female Athlete with a Disability. She faced significant health challenges in late 2020 and early 2021, spending several months in the hospital with endocarditis, severe inflammation of the heart. She returned to full-time training in the spring, regaining her fitness in time to earn a silver medal at the Americas Triathlon Para Championships June 27 in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, a key selection event for the Tokyo Games.   She says her biggest inspiration in life is her grandma for pushing her to be a better athlete and human and to make the world around her better. She also credits her service dog Mowgli as being a great training and life partner. When she travels for competitions, Seely collects postcards and mini silver spoons from each location. Her favorite spoon is a hand-painted ceramic spoon from Estonia, and some of her favorite places that she has traveled to are Northern Ireland and Poland. She says her name is spelled “Allysa” because of a misspelling on her birth certificate, and of her biggest talents outside of triathlon is creating DIY projects.     Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance is the kind of peace of mind so you can enjoy your training and racing to their fullest.  Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.  You can now get on-demand accident insurance to make sure you get cash for bills fast and fill any gaps between your current coverage.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Endurance News:   IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside Pro Men Results Pro Womens Results This is the only 70.3 that Mike Reilly calls.   What's New in the 303:   Blue Competition Cycles, Good Value on Bikes for Sale at Velo Swap Saturday The annual VeloSwap Expo offers a wide variety of cycling accessories, clothing, parts and bikes. Blue Competition Cycles, a bicycle manufacturer based in Lafayette has some new and very slightly used (demos) for sale and available in their booth. Here is a list.   Cross of the North - Nov 6th-7th Looking for a little cycle cross action up North? Registration is open! Join for a few new twists and turns on the New Belgium Brewing course, then grab a beer and stick around for Larry Grossman on the mic.   Outdoor Industry Night Tuesday Nov. 9th Monthly Outdoor Industry Social at The Tune Up at Full Cycle, to network with local outdoor industry professionals! The social is meant to be a time to network and meet new people who work (or want to work) in the outdoor industry, while enjoying Happy Hour drinks all night at The Tune Up. - Company Pitches - Meet & Greet - Guest Speakers - Happy Hour drinks   CYCLO-X Westminster - Nov 13th As the weather grows colder the action heads to Westminster City Park with 1.5 points on the line.  Our course designer has been hard at work crafting some creative variations to one the most flowing courses in the series!  Get ready for new lines, descents that make you feel like a little kid on a roller coaster again, and of course the grand stair case!   2022 Grand Traverse Triple Crown Registration Open With the addition of the Run and the Bike in 2015, it became possible for competitors to do all three events.  That year, the Grand Traverse Triple Crown Competition was born when a handful of athletes Skied, Ran, and Biked between Crested Butte and Aspen for the fastest cumulative time. With its legacy firmly planted as the toughest point-to-point ski race in North America, the GT Triple Crown defines a new generation of mountain sports competition.   Upcoming Guests Annie Hughes has won every ultramarathon she has raced this year.  She's 23 years old and won Collegiate Peaks 50, Leadville 100 (youngest to ever win) and Moab 240.   Video Of The Week 1st place Oceanside 70.3 || Race Recap   Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

Will Moulton hosts the latest episode of SportSpiel with returning guest - and Paralympic champion - Laura Sugar. For most people the chance to represent your country in just one sport would be enough.  But Laura has had the chance to do it across three different events. After playing hockey for Wales, and then transitioning into athletics where she represented Team GB at the Rio Paralympics, she then became a world-class para-canoe athlete. At Tokyo 2020, barely 24 months after setting her first paddle in the water in anger, she became Paralympic champion before going on to win a world title just two weeks later. In her return to the podcast we focus on how her saying 'yes' has helped her achieve that incredible double gold. The Mintridge Foundation ambassador also talks about the need to increase awareness around para-sport and disabilities in general, and how we can help children realise that elite athletes are human - and what they do can be emulated. Messages Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/SportSpielPod?lang=en Like us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SportSpielPod/ Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sportspielpod/ Get in touch: sportspielpod@gmail.com Visit our website - sportspielonline.com Find out about our partners The Mintridge Foundation - https://www.mintridgefoundation.org.uk/ Credits Music: Otis McDonald

Today we welcome Belgian professional table tennis player and 2X Paralympic Champion, Laurens Devos, to the podcast.✅Topics Discussed:

Melissa Stockwell is an Army veteran with an incredible story. After losing her left leg in Iraq in active combat in 2004, she quickly adapted into a life of sports and went on to swim in the 2008 Beijing Paralympics before turning to the sport of triathlon in 2009. She is a 3x Paratriathlon World Champion and bronze medalist from the 2016 Rio Paralympics. Melissa loves giving back to the multisport community and is the co-founder of the Chicago-based Dare2tri Paratriathlon club where she helps get other athletes with disabilities into the sport of triathlon. More on Melissa here: https://www.teamusa.org/usa-triathlon/athletes/melissa-stockwell --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-rice4/support

Sydney Collier is a true force to be reckoned with as she has been riding since the age of seven while also being diagnosed with a rare disease called Wyburn-Mason Syndrome. Despite facing health challenges throughout her life, Sydney pushed for her equestrian aspirations earning a spot in the U.S. Para Dressage Team at the age of sixteen. In 2014, Sydney was the youngest competitor at the World Equestrian Games in France, and later on at the age of eighteen she won the U.S. Para Dressage National Championships. Sydney was also the youngest member in the equestrian portion of the 2016 Rio Paralympics for Team USA. This story is so inspiring and you can hear all about how Sydney has learned to keep doing what she loves, how she met her sponsor, Georgina Bloomberg, and more! 

ST Sports Talk Ep 137 (Pt 1): Yip Pin Xiu on staying at the top as a Paralympic gold-medal champion  21:25 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points every month. Swimmer Yip Pin Xiu won her second gold of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, cruising to victory in the S2 50m backstroke final on Sept 2. With the victory, Yip, 29, has retained the two titles she won at Rio 2016, having also won the S2 100m backstroke the week before. Yip also holds the world records in both events, which she achieved at the 2016 Rio Paralympics. Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong took to social media to congratulate her, hailing her as an amazing athlete and person. He wrote: “5 Gold Medals on the most competitive of international arenas. There are 13 years between her Gold medals. To be at the top of her game, consistently, 13 years apart, shows us just how special she is, as an athlete, in any sport and on any platform." ST Sports' Sazali Abdul Aziz and Rohit Brijnath host Yip and her coach Mark Chay in this wide-ranging podcast - the first of two parts - covering her experiences, emotions, fiery self-belief, views on the para-sports scene in Singapore and the inevitable prize money debate for gold wins in the Olympics and Paralympics. In Part 1, they cover the following points: How Yip's two gold medals at the Tokyo Games were different from previous Paralympic wins and also, special (1:45) Chay's perspective as a coach training a Paralympian for the first time, and how Tokyo 2020 had the form book and previous success formulas discarded (4:13) Yip describes each race and breaks down her mental and emotional challenges (8:52) Why the Paralympics are important to Singapore and why people should watch and support it (11:08) How has the local scene for para sports grown, and where it can improve in (14:32) Listen to Pt 2: Yip Pin Xiu on Olympics and Paralympics prize money disparity debate in Singapore: https://omny.fm/shows/gameoftwohalves-1/yip-pin-xiu-on-olympics-and-paralympics-prize-mone Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg), Rohit Brijnath (rohitb@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis & Penelope Lee Edited by: Hadyu Rahim & Penelope Lee Subscribe to the ST Sports Talk podcast series and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JX88  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Follow Sazali Abdul Aziz on Twitter: https://str.sg/JbxS Read his stories: https://str.sg/Jbxq --- Discover more ST podcast series: Green Pulse Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaf Health Check Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaN ST Sports Talk Podcast: https://str.sg/JWRE Life Weekend Picks Podcast: https://str.sg/JWa2 #PopVultures Podcast: https://str.sg/JWad Bookmark This! Podcast: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko Podcast: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ST Sports Talk Ep 138 (Pt 2): Yip Pin Xiu on Olympics and Paralympics prize money disparity debate in Singapore  9:35 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points every month. Swimmer Yip Pin Xiu won her second gold of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, cruising to victory in the S2 50m backstroke final on Sept 2. With the victory, Yip, 29, has retained the two titles she won at Rio 2016, having also won the S2 100m backstroke the week before. Yip also holds the world records in both events, which she achieved at the 2016 Rio Paralympics. Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong took to social media to congratulate her, hailing her as an amazing athlete and person. He wrote: “5 Gold Medals on the most competitive of international arenas. There are 13 years between her Gold medals. To be at the top of her game, consistently, 13 years apart, shows us just how special she is, as an athlete, in any sport and on any platform." ST Sports' Sazali Abdul Aziz and Rohit Brijnath host Yip and her coach Mark Chay in this wide-ranging podcast - the second of two parts - covering the inevitable prize money debate for gold wins in the Olympics and Paralympics. In Part 2, they cover the following points: Yip's views on the resurrected social media debate about inequality in prize money to reward gold-winning Olympians and Paralympians in Singapore (0:45) Why the situation in Singapore is different for example, than it is in Australia, which recently announced that its Paralympians will get the same cash bonuses as their able-bodied counterparts (1:50) Chay says blame should not be aimed solely at the Government as there are various ways for public and corporate spheres to step in to close up monetary reward disparity (3:00) Yip addresses common views about the Paralympics being less competitive, and says Paralympic athletes put in as much as able-bodied counterparts into their sport, dedication and excellence (5:30) Yip's future plans, including opening a swim school and contributing back to the Singapore sports community (8:02) Listen to Pt 1: Yip Pin Xiu on staying at the top as a Paralympic gold-medal champion: ST Sports Talk Ep 137: https://omny.fm/shows/gameoftwohalves-1/yip-pin-xiu-on-staying-at-the-top-as-a-paralympic Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg), Rohit Brijnath (rohitb@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis & Penelope Lee Edited by: Hadyu Rahim & Penelope Lee Subscribe to the ST Sports Talk podcast series and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JX88  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Follow Sazali Abdul Aziz on Twitter: https://str.sg/JbxS Read his stories: https://str.sg/Jbxq --- Discover more ST podcast series: Green Pulse Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaf Health Check Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaN ST Sports Talk Podcast: https://str.sg/JWRE Life Weekend Picks Podcast: https://str.sg/JWa2 #PopVultures Podcast: https://str.sg/JWad Bookmark This! Podcast: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko Podcast: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ST Sports Talk Ep 138 (Pt 2): Yip Pin Xiu on Olympics and Paralympics prize money disparity debate in Singapore  9:35 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points every month. Swimmer Yip Pin Xiu won her second gold of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, cruising to victory in the S2 50m backstroke final on Sept 2. With the victory, Yip, 29, has retained the two titles she won at Rio 2016, having also won the S2 100m backstroke the week before. Yip also holds the world records in both events, which she achieved at the 2016 Rio Paralympics. Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong took to social media to congratulate her, hailing her as an amazing athlete and person. He wrote: “5 Gold Medals on the most competitive of international arenas. There are 13 years between her Gold medals. To be at the top of her game, consistently, 13 years apart, shows us just how special she is, as an athlete, in any sport and on any platform." ST Sports' Sazali Abdul Aziz and Rohit Brijnath host Yip and her coach Mark Chay in this wide-ranging podcast - the second of two parts - covering the inevitable prize money debate for gold wins in the Olympics and Paralympics. In Part 2, they cover the following points: Yip's views on the resurrected social media debate about inequality in prize money to reward gold-winning Olympians and Paralympians in Singapore (0:45) Why the situation in Singapore is different for example, than it is in Australia, which recently announced that its Paralympians will get the same cash bonuses as their able-bodied counterparts (1:50) Chay says blame should not be aimed solely at the Government as there are various ways for public and corporate spheres to step in to close up monetary reward disparity (3:00) Yip addresses common views about the Paralympics being less competitive, and says Paralympic athletes put in as much as able-bodied counterparts into their sport, dedication and excellence (5:30) Yip's future plans, including opening a swim school and contributing back to the Singapore sports community (8:02) Listen to Pt 1: Yip Pin Xiu on staying at the top as a Paralympic gold-medal champion: ST Sports Talk Ep 137: https://omny.fm/shows/gameoftwohalves-1/yip-pin-xiu-on-staying-at-the-top-as-a-paralympic Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg), Rohit Brijnath (rohitb@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis & Penelope Lee Edited by: Hadyu Rahim & Penelope Lee Subscribe to the ST Sports Talk podcast series and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JX88  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Follow Sazali Abdul Aziz on Twitter: https://str.sg/JbxS Read his stories: https://str.sg/Jbxq --- Discover more ST podcast series: Green Pulse Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaf Health Check Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaN ST Sports Talk Podcast: https://str.sg/JWRE Life Weekend Picks Podcast: https://str.sg/JWa2 #PopVultures Podcast: https://str.sg/JWad Bookmark This! Podcast: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko Podcast: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ST Sports Talk Ep 137 (Pt 1): Yip Pin Xiu on staying at the top as a Paralympic gold-medal champion  21:25 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points every month. Swimmer Yip Pin Xiu won her second gold of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, cruising to victory in the S2 50m backstroke final on Sept 2. With the victory, Yip, 29, has retained the two titles she won at Rio 2016, having also won the S2 100m backstroke the week before. Yip also holds the world records in both events, which she achieved at the 2016 Rio Paralympics. Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong took to social media to congratulate her, hailing her as an amazing athlete and person. He wrote: “5 Gold Medals on the most competitive of international arenas. There are 13 years between her Gold medals. To be at the top of her game, consistently, 13 years apart, shows us just how special she is, as an athlete, in any sport and on any platform." ST Sports' Sazali Abdul Aziz and Rohit Brijnath host Yip and her coach Mark Chay in this wide-ranging podcast - the first of two parts - covering her experiences, emotions, fiery self-belief, views on the para-sports scene in Singapore and the inevitable prize money debate for gold wins in the Olympics and Paralympics. In Part 1, they cover the following points: How Yip's two gold medals at the Tokyo Games were different from previous Paralympic wins and also, special (1:45) Chay's perspective as a coach training a Paralympian for the first time, and how Tokyo 2020 had the form book and previous success formulas discarded (4:13) Yip describes each race and breaks down her mental and emotional challenges (8:52) Why the Paralympics are important to Singapore and why people should watch and support it (11:08) How has the local scene for para sports grown, and where it can improve in (14:32) Listen to Pt 2: Yip Pin Xiu on Olympics and Paralympics prize money disparity debate in Singapore: https://omny.fm/shows/gameoftwohalves-1/yip-pin-xiu-on-olympics-and-paralympics-prize-mone Produced by: Sazali Abdul Aziz (msazali@sph.com.sg), Rohit Brijnath (rohitb@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis & Penelope Lee Edited by: Hadyu Rahim & Penelope Lee Subscribe to the ST Sports Talk podcast series and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JX88  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Follow Sazali Abdul Aziz on Twitter: https://str.sg/JbxS Read his stories: https://str.sg/Jbxq --- Discover more ST podcast series: Green Pulse Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaf Health Check Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaN ST Sports Talk Podcast: https://str.sg/JWRE Life Weekend Picks Podcast: https://str.sg/JWa2 #PopVultures Podcast: https://str.sg/JWad Bookmark This! Podcast: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko Podcast: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special bonus episode, we discuss one of the big issues during the Tokyo Paralympics - the fact that Olympians receive $20,000 when they win gold, while Paralympians receive $0. Katie Kelly OAM is an Australian Paralympic Gold Medallist and had the honour of winning Australia's first medal at the Rio Paralympics where Paratriathlon (vision impaired class) made its debut. She is also the Founder and Director of Sport Access Foundation, providing grants for Australian children living with a disability. Not long after recording this interview with Katie Kelly, Prime Minister Scott Morrison made a historic announcement that Paralympic athletes would receive equal reward for winning a medal in Tokyo. Find Katie on instagram: @katiekelly2013 Check out her foundation Sport Access Foundation https://www.sportaccessfoundation.org.au

John Kremer is a Paralympic Sitting Volleyball player. John was born in Middletown, Ohio, and currently lives in Buford, Georgia, with his wife and kids?  He served nine years in the US Navy as an explosive ordinance disposal technician, first class. In 2010, he lost both of his legs below the knee when he stepped on a land mine. He's competed at the Warrior Games in 2013 and 2014, along with the 2014 Invictus Games, helping the US sitting Volleyball team to a silver medal. He competed in the Rio Paralympics and won a silver medal at the 2019 Parapan-American games. Sports Saved My Life is produced by Angel City SportsClayton Frech is the Executive ProducerDave Pantano is the Producer and EditorMackenzie Soldan is in charge of MarketingTony Memmel wrote and performed the theme songAbout Angel City SportsAngel City Sports provides free, year-round adaptive sport clinics, equipment, and competitive opportunities for kids, adults, and veterans with physical disabilities or visual impairments. Angel City Sports' flagship event, the annual Angel City Games presented by The Hartford, debuted in 2015 and is now the largest multi-sport Paralympic competition in the U.S. for kids, adults, and veterans. Participants include, but are not limited to, individuals with limb differences and amputation, spinal cord injury, quadriplegia, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, blindness or visual impairment, traumatic brain injury, stroke, muscular dystrophy, and dwarfism or short stature. Ultimately, Angel City Sports is working to create a community and sense of belonging for people with physical disabilities, supporting them to reach their full potential and unlock their dreams through its programming in sport, the arts, health and wellness, higher education, career opportunities, and personal development. To learn more, please visit http://www.angelcitysports.org and follow @angelcitysports on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Linked-in, and YouTube. 

东京残奥会于24日开幕｜National team ready to shine at ParalympicsTeam China has vowed to continue its dominance at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games as Zhou Jiamin and Wang Hao were named as the flag bearers for Tuesday's opening ceremony.随着周家敏和王浩被任命为周二开幕式的旗手，中国队誓言要在2020年东京残奥会上继续保持主导地位。"The Chinese delegation will spare nothing to deliver a satisfactory result in the upcoming Paralympics," said Zhang Haidi, chef de mission for China at the Games.“中国代表团将不遗余力地在即将到来的残奥会上取得令人满意的结果，”中国奥运会体育代表团团长张海迪说。Zhang, who is also chairwoman of the China Disabled Persons' Federation, made the remark during a webinar on Monday.张海迪也是中国残疾人联合会主席，她在周一的网络研讨会上说了这番话。"The postponement (of the Paralympics) and the pandemic have inevitably affected our athletes' training and mental states, but we will leave no stone unturned in our quest to strive for excellence," Zhang said. "In order to do that, the Chinese delegation will overcome any difficulty that lies in front of us."“（残奥会）的推迟和疫情不可避免地影响了我们运动员的训练和精神状态，但我们将不遗余力地追求卓越，”张海迪说。 “为了做到这一点，中国代表团将克服摆在我们面前的任何困难。”Chinese Ambassador to Japan Kong Xuanyou said he looked forward to seeing the "tenacious fight" of Chinese athletes and to the embassy will make every effort to serve and help the delegation.中国驻日本大使孔铉佑说，他期待见证中国运动员顽强的拼搏精神，大使馆将尽一切努力为代表团提供服务和帮助。"I hope that the confidence and persistence of Chinese people with disabilities can be shown at the Paralympics, and I sincerely wish you a safe and successful completion of all competitions," Kong said.“我希望中国残疾人的信心和毅力能够在残奥会上展现出来，我真诚地祝愿你们安全、顺利地完成各项比赛，”孔铉佑说。China has sent 251 Paralympians — 132 women and 119 men — to compete in 20 of the 22 sports in Tokyo. Team China will take part in taekwondo and badminton, the two new sports added to the Paralympics.中国已派出251名残奥会运动员—132名女子和119名男子—参加东京22个大项中的20项比赛。中国队将参加跆拳道和羽毛球比赛，这是残奥会新增的两个项目。Zhou, who claimed to the women's composite bow open-individual and mixed doubles titles at the 2016 Rio Paralympics, and long jumper Wang will be Team China's flag bearers at the opening ceremony.在2016年里约残奥会上夺得女子复合弓公开级个人赛和混合双打冠军的周佳敏和跳远运动员王浩将在开幕式上担任中国队的旗手。China has topped the medal table at every Paralympics since Athens 2004 and many sporting pundits are asking whether the country can make it five in a row.自2004年雅典残奥会以来，中国在每届残奥会的奖牌榜上都名列前茅，许多体育界人士都在问，中国能否实现五连冠。The youngest member of Team China, 16-year-old swimmer Jiang Yuyan, is aware of the sporting legacy they have to maintain.中国队中最年轻的成员，16岁的游泳运动员蒋裕燕，深知他们必须保持住中国队在体育界留下的辉煌。"Everyone on the Chinese team, all of my elder brothers and elder sisters, are all incredible," said the swimmer. "As someone from the new generation, I feel like I have to work as hard as I can so that I can follow in their footsteps and take over their mantle."“中国队的每个成员，我所有的哥哥和姐姐，都是很棒的，”这位游泳运动员说。“作为00后，我觉得我必须努力工作，这样我才能追随他们的脚步，传承他们的衣钵。”The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is sending 24 athletes to the Paralympics, and Chinese Taipei is sending 38 athletes.香港派出24名运动员参加残奥会，中华台北派出38名运动员。1.seminar美 ['semɪ.nɑr] 英 ['semɪ.nɑː(r)]n.研讨会；（大学教师带领学生作专题讨论的）研讨课；培训会网络：研讨班；讲座；讨论会—webinar网络研讨会2.leave no stone unturnedna.用尽一切手段；千方百计；挖空心思网络：不遗余力；想尽办法；想方设法3.tenacious美 [tə'neɪʃəs] 英 [tə'neɪʃəs]adj.紧握的；不松手的；坚持的；顽强的网络：固执的；顽固的；坚韧4.mantle美 ['mænt(ə)l] 英 ['mænt(ə)l]n.地幔；衣钵；斗篷；覆盖层v.覆盖；遮盖网络：外套膜；斗蓬；披风

Curtis McGrath, OAM is an Australian para canoeist who took up canoeing competitively after having both of his legs amputated as a result of a mine blast while serving in the Australian Army in Afghanistan.    Curtis joins us just days before heading to Tokyo to defend his gold medal he won at the Rio Paralympics.    The Games begin tonight.    TODAY'S HEADLINES Stay the course: PM's plan to re-open Australia Berejiklian: Covid-zero is unattainable Pfizer vaccine approved in the US Qantas vaccine incentive campaign The Paralympics kick off tonight in Tokyo Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast  Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU  YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as an infant and has been having major reconstructive surgeries since age 3. She found rowing in 2014 and is now an elite Para-rower. She competed in the 2016 Rio Paralympics as well as many world championships. She has made the team headed to Tokyo. She is an active ambassador for Angel City Sports, frequently sharing her story at schools. 

Dana Mathewson is a Paralympian tennis player and one of the VIP coaches at Angel City Sports. She attended the University of Arizona. She competed in the Rio Paralympics; she also won a gold medal at the Para-Pan-American games in 2019. She's competed at the US Open, the British Open, the Japan Open, and many other tournaments worldwide. You can follow Dana's journey at the following social media;Instagram – dana.mathewsonFacebook – Dana MathewsonTwitter - @mathewson_danaAbout Angel City SportsAngel City Sports provides free, year-round adaptive sport clinics, equipment, and competitive opportunities for kids, adults, and veterans with physical disabilities or visual impairments. Angel City Sports' flagship event, the annual Angel City Games presented by The Hartford, debuted in 2015 and is now the largest multi-sport Paralympic competition in the U.S. for kids, adults, and veterans. Participants include, but are not limited to, individuals with limb differences and amputation, spinal cord injury, quadriplegia, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, blindness or visual impairment, traumatic brain injury, stroke, muscular dystrophy, and dwarfism or short stature. Ultimately, Angel City Sports is working to create a community and sense of belonging for people with physical disabilities, supporting them to reach their full potential and unlock their dreams through its programming in sport, the arts, health and wellness, higher education, career opportunities, and personal development. To learn more, please visit http://www.angelcitysports.org and follow @angelcitysports on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Linked-in, and YouTube. 

(July 7, 2021)Sam Bosco has been an athlete her entire life. She was born with a bowed tibia. She is a Paralympic cyclist who has attended twelve world championships and received ten medals. She went to the Rio Paralympics in 2016, earning our country two bronze medals. She has made the team going to Tokyo in 2021. You can follow Sam's journey on Instagram at sammiecranks and on Facebook at Samantha Bosco. About Angel City SportsAngel City Sports provides free, year-round adaptive sport clinics, equipment, and competitive opportunities for kids, adults, and veterans with physical disabilities or visual impairments. Angel City Sports' flagship event, the annual Angel City Games presented by The Hartford, debuted in 2015 and is now the largest multi-sport Paralympic competition in the U.S. for kids, adults, and veterans. Participants include, but are not limited to, individuals with limb differences and amputation, spinal cord injury, quadriplegia, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, blindness or visual impairment, traumatic brain injury, stroke, muscular dystrophy, and dwarfism or short stature. Ultimately, Angel City Sports is working to create a community and sense of belonging for people with physical disabilities, supporting them to reach their full potential and unlock their dreams through its programming in sport, the arts, health and wellness, higher education, career opportunities, and personal development. To learn more, please visit http://www.angelcitysports.org and follow @angelcitysports on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Linked-in, and YouTube. 

OMG! Star-struck doesn't even BEGIN to explain how Anastasia was feeling when she was interviewing the incredible, super-fun, award-winning AND gold medal-winning Paralympian Ellie Cole.  Join Anastasia and Ellie in their amazing conversation, where they discuss:  - some of the perspective shifts that get her through day-to-day living AND the Paralympics;  - why preparation and trust are SO important to keeping her confidence levels high;  - why focusing on the end result is never as important as getting the process right;  - how she manages the what if's WAY before they ever happen;  - the value of consistent small steps and personal ‘check-ins' when you want to smash your goals;  - why Ellie LOVED our Secrets of Confident Women Imposter Syndrome podcast episode (yay!) and what she got from it;  - how she managed crippling self-doubt and negative thoughts at a really crucial time in her career and what she did to lift her confidence base-level;  - what 0.02 of a second cost her at the Rio Paralympics and how it completely changed her relationship with failure;  - the skill and value of goal setting - something that Ellie learnt when she was just 8 years old!  And SOOOO much more! This really is one of our favourites and we know you'll love it too.  Inspirational, fun and game-changing - this episode really WILL change the way you think about adversity, life-challenges and confidence-building in general.   AND... find out who you definitely DON'T want to be chased by in a pool... ;)  We promise - you don't want to miss this! And once you're done, don't forget to find Ellie on socials and wish her luck for the Tokyo Paralympics. We can't wait to watch and we know she'll be AMAZING!  x Jodie & Anastasia  www.RiseWomen.com   Connect with Ellie: Website – www.EllieCole.com.au Want to be a CONFIDENT WOMAN?  Then our Confidence Course for Women is for you!

Jaryd wants to be the greatest Paralympic runner in history and after looking at his achievements so far, it would be hard to bet against him. He's the 2019 Double World Para Champion (1500m & 5000m) and multiple World Record holder but in Ep 78 of Running Matters we find out that Jaryd Clifford is so much more than an athlete. Haddy chats to Jaryd about his road to the 2016 Rio Paralympics and the challenges of a postponed Tokyo games. We discuss the practicalities of Blinky (vision impaired) racing and the incredible skill Jaryd possesses to mix it at such a high level in open racing (Jaryd was also a National able body champion!). Jaryd opens up about life as an elite athlete, goggle theft and keeping the elbows sharp in the pack. We also get a celebrity question in from Ed Sheeran (big fan of the show)! Please subscribe or follow Running Matters to be notified when each episode is released. Feel free to use the online discount codes below: GU Energy Australia (15%): RUNNINGMATTERS Fractel Performance Running Caps (15%): runningmatters T8 Running kit (10%): RUNNINGMATTERS20 Runnulla (10%): Mention Running Matters in store. Precision Hydration (15% off the entire first order of electrolytes): RUNNINGMATTERS15

The Sufferfest Podcast: Everybody Hurts Katie Kelly is an Australian triathlete who was diagnosed in her mid-20s with a degenerative disease known as Usher syndrome, which affects both hearing and vision. Declared legally blind in 2015 just a few months shy of her 40th birthday, Kelly contacted the Australian Paralympic Committee regarding her eligibility to compete in paratriathlon as a vision impaired paratriathlete. In the short time since she joined the elite ranks she's garnered an impressive palmares, including gold medals at the 2015 ITU World Championships and most recently in the 2016 Rio Paralympics. We talk to Katie about the path she took on her way to gold in Rio, and what the future holds.

Brent and Kerri chat to Jeremy Maartens from VWE Track Academy, a company that is on a mission to get two underprivileged youngsters to the Junior World Track Cycling Championships in 2017, and in the process they will become the first black South African cyclists to be selected for a SA team to go to the world champs. They also speak to Marc Coetzee from Generosity Water, a company that gives water to the needy for every bottle that you buy. And Michael Stevens joins the show all the way from the Rio Paralympics... he's from Jumping Kids, which helps kids like 14-year-old silver medallist Ntando Mahlangu.

Matt Formston is a world champion tandem cyclist, speaker, coach and global adventure seeker. Matt is a legally blind Australian para-cyclist who won gold at the 2014 and 2015 UCI Para-cycling Track World Champs. At age 5, Matt was diagnosed with Macular Dystrophy resulting in 0% central vision and 5% peripheral vision. He is an incredibly focussed and driven individual and in this show he shares the HOW.   Learn to develop laser beam focus and determination and a winning attitude of a world champ. He puts an amazing spin on visualisation. Matt will soon be heading to the 2016 Rio Paralympics to represent Australia.  We catch him in his final weeks of prep for Rio.    The Mojo Radio Show copyright Gary Bertwistle & Darren Robertson