Join us as Marguerite, an accomplished sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapist, shares her incredible journey. Fresh from the Paris Olympic Games, she reflects on her role as team physio for the Aussie Stingers, Australia’s women’s water polo squad. With a career spanning leadership at Water Polo Australia and PhD studies at the University of Queensland, Marguerite's story is one of passion, resilience, and balancing elite sports with family life.

Step behind the scenes of elite sports through Marguerite’s eyes. She reveals the adaptability needed to manage athletes' physical demands, especially water polo players prone to hip and shoulder injuries. From psychologists to dietitians, the Aussie Stingers' support team fosters trust and mutual support, crucial to their success. Marguerite’s perspective as a former elite athlete enriches her understanding of the challenges faced by players.

Relive the Olympics through Marguerite’s personal stories of camaraderie, global unity, and memorable encounters with icons like Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz. She also shares her vision for advancing athlete health through her PhD research and Water Polo Australia’s strategies for future Games. This episode celebrates sports, community, and the enduring spirit of perseverance.

More about Marguerite's Charity of Choice, Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) Centre for Ageing Dementia Research
The Queensland Brain Institute is a leading neuroscience research institute, devoted to a fundamental understanding of how the brain works, from its smallest components through to the integrated networks that underpin human thought and behaviour.

It Takes Heart is hosted by cmr’s Samantha Miklos and Kate Coomber and recorded at cmr’s head office in Brisbane.

We Care; Music by Waveney Yasso

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