It’s fair to say that Yip Pin Xiu has had a good 2024. Singapore’s most decorated paralympian extended her streak with another two gold medals in Paris this year, and she just got engaged! In this episode, she hits the YLB studio to tell us about the challenges of competing on the world stage, and whether or not it’s okay to ask about persons with disabilities about their condition (hint: how you ask is more important than what you ask). She also gives us the inside scoop on what it’s like to have your likeness sculpted by Madame Tussauds.

(00:00) Intro
(00:51) Pin Xiu's Achievements
(03:41) Personal Life & Engagement
(07:58) Balancing Sports & Personal Life
(13:11) APEX Swimming & Philosophy
(18:12) Paralympics Experience & Challenges
(25:32) Future Goals & Reflections
(29:41) Mental Stress and Team Dynamics
(37:53) Role and Impact of Paralympic Athletes
(49:37) Post-Paralympics Experience
(54:23) Perception of Paralympic vs Olympic Athletes
(57:26) Pin Xiu's Madame Tussauds Wax Figure
(01:04:29) Public Speaking Journey
(01:07:53) Advocacy and Influences
(01:11:53) Why Wedding Planning is a Nightmare
(01:17:02) One Shiok Thing

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One Shiok Thing

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• Little Miss Sunshine - Official Trailer [HD]
• World Christmas Market Singapore

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Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak