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Episode 199

EPISODE 199  ·  TRACK & FIELD  ·  53 MIN  ·  OCTOBER 26, 2023

Charles Austin

Olympic High Jump Gold

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In this episode

Get ready to be blown away by the awe-inspiring journey of Charles Austin, an Olympic gold medalist and a world record-breaker in high jump. Charles' story is not only about his meteoric rise in the world of athletics but also about his innovative spirit, which led him to invent the Total Bodyboard. We take a deep look into his life, discussing his experiences as a collegiate athlete, his unique training regimen, and how he managed to finance his college education. Charles' insights into the world of professional sports and the significance of focus and self-control in achieving success are truly enlightening.

Charles' preparation for the Olympics is a testament to his hard work, resilience, and understanding of his body. He shares his pre-jump routine, his approach to jumps, and particularly, his incredible journey of overcoming an injury to make a world-record-breaking jump. Charles’ understanding of his body and his belief in the limitations of technology and data in optimizing performance are indeed eye-opening.

Join us for this insightful conversation with Charles Austin, and learn about his life, legacy, and lessons as an athlete, fitness guru, and holistic coach. This episode is packed with inspiration, motivation, and a wealth of knowledge from a true legend in the world of athletics.

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Produced by Rise Virtually 

Chapters

0:00  Charles Austin
10:03  Overcoming Injury and Achieving Success
27:03  Pursuing Success and Overcoming Challenges
37:33  Preparation and Listening to the Body
52:41  Celebrate 200 Episodes With Us

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More Track & field episodes →

Marie-Eloise Leclair – Montreal to Paris Olympic sprinter (Ep. 258)  ·  Jillian Weir – Water Polo to Olympic Hammer Throw (Ep. 253)  ·  Liz Gleadle – 3x Olympian, Athlete Development (Ep. 249)  ·  Mariam Abdul-Rashid & Duan Asemota (Ep. 244)

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