At just five years old, Rebecca Mason had one dream — to represent Great Britain at the Olympics.

By her teens, she was a British champion, training full-time, sacrificing school, friends, and a normal childhood to chase that goal. But eight weeks before the Olympics, one devastating injury shattered everything.

While her team flew to Barcelona, she was being wheeled into surgery — her Olympic dream over in an instant.

What followed was years of rebuilding — learning who Becca was without the gymnast identity, navigating life beyond medals and routines.

But resilience runs deep. Years later, she became a HYROX E15 Athlete being the UK's Fastest Women — only to face injury again. And through it all, she’s transformed heartbreak into fuel, now coaching some of the world’s best athletes and helping others find their own strength after loss.

This is a story about identity, resilience, and the courage to keep becoming.

Takeaways

Everything that you have done and been through is worth it.

It's easier racing because I was in control.

You can't help or do it for them.

Accept the failure because it's part of it.

None of those athletes were afraid to fail.

Why not me?

I'm becoming a more rounded balanced person.

Everything will work its way out.

You get to run the race and let all that adrenaline off.

This is the best podcast I've ever been on!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to an Inspiring Journey

02:42 The Early Days of Gymnastics

04:14 The Path to Elite Performance

06:01 Challenges and Sacrifices in Gymnastics

08:04 Navigating Hard Times and Injuries

10:09 The Pressure of Perfection

11:43 Emotional Toll of Elite Sports

13:27 Life After Gymnastics: Finding Identity

15:08 The Olympic Dream and Its Disappointments

18:06 Rebuilding and Moving Forward

20:38 The Transition to High Rocks

23:00 The Journey into High Rocks

24:39 Rediscovering Competitiveness

27:09 Becoming a World Champion

31:32 Balancing Family and Athletic Goals

34:33 Overcoming Injuries and Setbacks

41:41 Transitioning to Coaching and New Opportunities

46:37 NEWCHAPTER

53:13 THANK YOU FINAL

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