Dr Karin Hugo is a coach and Sport Scientist who obtained her PhD in sports science at Stellenbosch Univeristy. Karin was selected as a South African National coach to the Athens, London and Rio Paralympic Games, as well as the World Championships in 2011, 2013 and 2015. She has coached numerous swimmers with disabilities to various Paralympic and World Champ medals.

Emma Chelius is a South African swimmer. She competed in the women's 50 metre freestyle event at the 2017 & 2019 World Aquatics Championships. In 2018 she competed in 5 events at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. She has most recently qualified for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics for the 50m free with a new South African record!

In this episode, we discussed how Karin's background in sports science contributes to her coaching, Emma's view on the psychological aspect of high performance sport, and their symbiotic relationship of coach and athlete! 

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