#30 - Bree Rizzo - The 'Office Worker' Who SHOCKED The World At The Olympic Games

In this episode of Abnormal, I interview Bree Rizzo (formerly Masters), an accomplished Australian sprinter who recently made history by becoming the first Australian Woman in 24 years to make it through to an Olympic Semi Final for the 100m sprint.Bree shares her journey from a diverse athletic background, including dance and surf life saving, to becoming a competitive sprinter. She discusses the significance of her recent win at the Stawell Gift, the challenges of balancing work and athletics, and the realities of funding for athletes in Australia.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Bree Rizzo and Her Historic Win

03:10 The Significance of the Stawell Gift

05:45 Balancing Work and Athletics

09:01 The Journey at LSKD and Career Development

11:54 The Reality of Funding for Athletes

15:07 Bree's Athletic Journey: From Dance to Sprinting

17:57 The Transition from Surf Life Saving to Track

21:02 Understanding Surf Life Saving Competitions

24:00 Mental Preparation for Sprinting Competitions

30:55 Navigating Post-Olympic Emotions

32:51 The Olympic Experience: Behind the Scenes

33:53 The Journey to Qualification

37:31 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Qualification

40:24 Balancing Life and Athletic Goals

42:50 Training and Recovery: The Athlete's Routine

50:21 The Unique Life of a Sprinter

54:16 Life After Sprinting: Future Aspirations

59:36 Legacy and Inspiration: Aiming to Impact Others