EP 124: Bronte Campbell on passion, Aussie sporting culture + her sister being her fiercest rival

On EP 124 of The Thinkergirls Pod Channel, Stacey June and Kristie Mercer creators of some of the most successful female podcasts and content in Australia sit down with another incredible guest... Aussie Olympic and Commonwealth swimmer Bronte Campbell!

4:07 – Bronte is one of 5 kids; are her siblings often forgotten because she and Kate are so famous, just like the third Smith child is outshone by Willow and Jaden?

6:23 – What was the move from Africa to Australia like for a 7 year old Bronte?

8:12 – When did swimming become such a passion of Bronte’s?

10:43 – Bronte has had the same coach since day one!

12:38 – What makes an Olympic quality swimmer?

14:10 – Fate played a huge part in Bronte’s career.

16:38 – Bronte’s sister is her biggest rival and her best friend, how does that dynamic work?

19:33 – Public opinions change the competitive dynamic between Bronte and Kate rather than something between them.

22:48 – Is it hard for Bronte to relish in her success when it means her sister’s failure?

24:53 – Australian sports culture is really rooted in ownership of the athletes.

28:32 – Going into the Rio Olympics, Bronte was hiding the fact that she’d suffered from constant injuries in the 8 months leading up to the event.

30:33 – The psychology behind being an Olympian is intense.

60 minutes special on the Campbell sisters - Watch HERE

EP 123: Why Kristie’s Going Back On The Pill + What Is The Zero To Three Movement? - Listen HERE

Andrew Denton Interviews Cate and Bronte Campbell - Watch HERE

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