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Mar 2025
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A Gold Medalist’s Guide To Success

Alex Hourigan and Sally McMullen
About this episode

BMX racer Saya Sakakibara shares how she overcame injuries and setbacks to win gold at the Paris Olympics, finding the motivation to fuel you and the power of visualisation. Plus, she drops her tips to stay disciplined even on the days you cbf and what it’s really like to win a gold medal. 


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Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan

Executive Producer: Roisin Yau

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