This Australian Marathon Runner blew on to the running scene late in her career through very untraditional pathways. Kate ran one of Australia's all-time fastest Marathon times in 2008 of 2h28m to qualify for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics but sadly left the games in disappointment. Another incredibly humble champion.

Episode 28: Kate Smyth - Olympic & Commonwealth Games Marathon Runner

The Hidden Athlete Podcast delves into the lives of the humble elite endurance athlete who has achieved incredible things with little or no public recognition. This Podcast will always be about the athlete and has not been developed for commercial gain. For images and further stories about our stars jump on Instagram @thehiddenathletepodcast  Enjoy.

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The Hidden Athlete Podcast delves into the lives of the humble elite endurance athlete who has achieved incredible things with little or no public recognition. This Podcast will always be about the athlete and has not been developed for commercial gain. For images and further stories about our stars jump on Instagram @thehiddenathletepodcast Enjoy.

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Episode 28: Kate Smyth - Olympic & Commonwealth Games Marathon Runner

Episode 28: Kate Smyth - Olympic & Commonwealth Games Marathon Runner