Tales Of An Olympian, with Brenton Rickard - EP67

In this episode of the Success x Happiness podcast, we have a heartfelt conversation with Brenton Rickard, a former Australian swimmer and Olympic medalist. Brenton opens up about his illustrious career, the pressures of elite competition, and the emotional toll of being falsely accused of doping. He shares pivotal moments from his journey, such as the disappointment of missing the 2004 Olympics and the triumph of winning silver in Beijing. Our discussion delves into Brenton's resilience, the importance of empathy, and the invaluable lessons he learned from facing the adversity of, and ultimately triumphing in his doping allegation case.

 

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Table of Contents

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0:00 - Intro

4:22 - Early Swimming Journey

6:57 - Influence of Older Brother

12:44 - Removing Pressure

14:11 - Transition to Elite Swimming

16:16 - Setting Goals for Success

18:12 - Becoming National Champion

25:29 - Lessons from Disappointment

26:36 - Ownership in Swimming

27:03 - The Challenge of Individual Sport

30:18 - Transition to 200m Breaststroke

31:18 - Close Finishes and Learning

32:59 - Beijing Trials Preparation

36:31 - Olympic Village Experience

41:18 - Olympic Podium

43:35 - Breaking the World Record

47:22 - London Olympics Experience

52:01 - Deciding to Retire

55:59 - COVID Notification

58:48 - Understanding the Case

1:04:25 - Resigning from Contracts

1:06:21 - B Sample Results

1:07:03 - Doping Testing Standards

1:09:39 - IOC Hearing

1:11:42 - Case Dismissal

1:15:52 - Overcoming Trauma

 

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