Join Keegan as he sits down with Natalya Diehm, Australian BMX Rider. They discuss the pivotal moments in her life that led her to BMX success, touching on her competitive spirit and the strong support system around her. "I always said I wanted to be the person I wish I had to look up to," Natalya reflects, highlighting her drive to inspire future generations of BMX riders. The episode dives deeper into Natalya's impressive resilience through physical setbacks, notably her six ACL injuries. She details the intense preparation for the Paris Olympics, emphasising her mental toughness during competitions, famously securing a bronze medal at Paris despite her knee injury. Natalya opens up about the impact of her mentors and peers, especially the pivotal call from BMX legend Caroline Buchanan that rekindled her Olympic aspirations.

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