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Behind the Dream

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Sharing stories that tell you more about what really goes on in the hearts and minds of professional athletes - the ups and downs, the good times and the challenges. This podcast offers a behind the scenes glimpse into the world of sport.

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Episode #26: Former England rugby player Tim Stimpson reflects on legacy, happiness and living his values.

November 18, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 45 MB

Tim Stimpson, former England and British & Irish Lions rugby player, has been described as one of the most successful players of his generation. He was instrumental in helping the Leicester Tigers win the Premiership 4 times in a row, as well as back-to-back Heineken Cup's, and at the time, became the Premierships leading points scorer.  What is evident when talking with Tim is his obvious passion for the game of rugby and his love of team. So, it was fascinating to chat with him about the ...

Episode #25: Dr Markus Rogan, former 200m Backstroke World Record holder, talks trauma, identity and finding his way in life

October 12, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

Dr Markus Rogan is a former Austrian swimmer and now clinical psychologist. He competed in 4 x Olympic Games, winning silver in the 100m and 200m Backstroke in Athens 2004; became World Short Course Champion in 2008, the year he also broke the World record in the 200m, and was multiple European Champion over his almost 10 year career. However impressive these achievements are, it is Markus's honesty (and vulnerability) around the trauma's he went through that led to his success, and the fa...

Episode #25: Dr Markus Rogan, former 200m Backstroke World Record holder, talks trauma, identity and finding his way in life

October 12, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

Dr Markus Rogan is a former Austrian swimmer and now clinical psychologist. He competed in 4 x Olympic Games, winning silver in the 100m and 200m Backstroke in Athens 2004; became World Short Course Champion in 2008, the year he also broke the World record in the 200m, and was multiple European Champion over his almost 10 year career. However impressive these achievements are, it is Markus's honesty (and vulnerability) around the trauma's he went through that led to his success, and the fa...

Episode #24: Protea Netball Player Lenize Potgieter talks about her "very dark blue days" and learning to love herself as a player and person

March 11, 2022 15:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MB

Protea netball goal shooter Lenize Potgieter has played internationally for over 8 years, earning 39 caps for South Africa and playing in the professional netball leagues around the world.  At 1.88cm tall, she is both a strong physical and motivation presence on the court, which has earned her Most Valuable Player at many international tournaments.  Playing for the Adelaide Thunderbirds, she woke up on her birthday last year thinking "this was not the plan for my life...how did I get here"....

Episode #24: Protea Netball Player Lenize Potgieter talks about her "very dark blue days" and learning to love herself as a player and person

March 11, 2022 15:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MB

Protea netball goal shooter Lenize Potgieter has played internationally for over 8 years, earning 39 caps for South Africa and playing in the professional netball leagues around the world.  At 1.88cm tall, she is both a strong physical and motivation presence on the court, which has earned her Most Valuable Player at many international tournaments.  Playing for the Adelaide Thunderbirds, she woke up on her birthday last year thinking "this was not the plan for my life...how did I get here"....

Episode #23: Olympic flagbearer & South African hockey player Phumelela Mbande talking self-worth, mental health and coping post-Olympics

October 18, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

Been given the honour of carrying the South African flag at the Tokyo Olympic Opening Ceremony came as a huge surprise to Phumelela Mbande. So began a rollercoaster ride of an Olympic experience for the SA Hockey team vice-captain - one she is still coming to terms with.  An outspoken mental health advocate, Phumelela very courageously talks about the difficulties in coping with the grief and sadness she felt post-Tokyo after a hugely disappointing team performance, and discusses the challe...

Episode #23: Olympic flagbearer & South African hockey player Phumelela Mbande talking self-worth, mental health and coping post-Olympics

October 18, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

Been given the honour of carrying the South African flag at the Tokyo Olympic Opening Ceremony came as a huge surprise to Phumelela Mbande. So began a rollercoaster ride of an Olympic experience for the SA Hockey team vice-captain - one she is still coming to terms with.  An outspoken mental health advocate, Phumelela very courageously talks about the difficulties in coping with the grief and sadness she felt post-Tokyo after a hugely disappointing team performance, and discusses the challe...

Episode #22: Paralympic Gold Medalist Samkelo Radebe talking disability, inspiration and being emotionally intelligent

September 03, 2021 14:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB

Samkelo Radebe had both his hands amputated as a young child when a game with his brother and friends went  badly wrong and 11 000v of electricity surged through his body.  But even then, his optimistic and pragmatic nature helped him through the 9 month hospital recovery and eventually took him to the top of the sporting world. First representing South Africa at the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games where he won silver in the 100m, Sam went on to win gold at the World Championships the followi...

Episode #22: Paralympic Gold Medalist Samkelo Radebe talking disability, inspiration and being emotionally intelligent

September 03, 2021 14:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB

Samkelo Radebe had both his hands amputated as a young child when a game with his brother and friends went  badly wrong and 11 000v of electricity surged through his body.  But even then, his optimistic and pragmatic nature helped him through the 9 month hospital recovery and eventually took him to the top of the sporting world. First representing South Africa at the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games where he won silver in the 100m, Sam went on to win gold at the World Championships the followi...

Episode #21: 5 x Olympic Gold medallist Aaron Peirsol talks about facing insecurities, following curiosities, and finding new ways of being in life after swimming

July 20, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MB

Aaron Peirsol  - one of the greatest backstroke swimmers in history -  is a 5 x Olympic Gold medallist and 3 x Olympian. He broke the world record in the 100m and 200m backstroke a combined 13 times, and still holds the world record  in the 200m backstroke (which he set in 2009 in a time of 1:51.92). Across major international competitions he has 36 medals, 29 of which are gold.  After an incredible 11 years international career, Aaron's decision to retire from competitive swimming in 2011 ...

Episode #21: 5 x Olympic Gold medallist Aaron Peirsol talks about facing insecurities, following curiosities, and finding new ways of being in life after swimming

July 20, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MB

Aaron Peirsol  - one of the greatest backstroke swimmers in history -  is a 5 x Olympic Gold medallist and 3 x Olympian. He broke the world record in the 100m and 200m backstroke a combined 13 times, and still holds the world record  in the 200m backstroke (which he set in 2009 in a time of 1:51.92). Across major international competitions he has 36 medals, 29 of which are gold.  After an incredible 11 years international career, Aaron's decision to retire from competitive swimming in 2011 ...

Episode #20: Former World Record holder and Paralympic Gold Medalist Shireen Sapiro talks about the heart break of retirement and finding herself again in life after swimming

June 04, 2021 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

Shireen Sapiro is a 3 x Paralympic swimmer, and former 100m Backstroke World Record holder - a record she broke at 17 years old, only 4 years after a devastating boat accident almost took her her life, slicing her in half, shattering her pelvis and leaving her left leg paralysed.  After a super-human effort to make it to Rio 2016 for her 3rd Paralympics, Shireen retired from swimming and in this episode she talks so honestly about the struggle to define herself as someone other than the swi...

Episode #19: Olympic gold medalist & multiple World Record holder, swimmer Roland Schoeman, talks about finding peace with life and himself

April 05, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

Roland Schoeman has been to an incredible four Olympic Games and is one of South Africa's most decorated Olympians. In Athens 2004, he was part of the 4 x 100m freestyle relay that won Gold against the heavily favoured Americans and Australians, and also came away with 2 individual medals - a silver in the 100m freestyle and bronze in the 50m.  Over his almost 16 year career, he broke 5 world records and was multiple World and Commonwealth Champion.  By his own admission he was a typical 'T...

Episode #19: Olympic gold medalist & multiple World Record holder, swimmer Roland Schoeman, talks about finding peace with life and himself

April 05, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

Roland Schoeman has been to an incredible four Olympic Games and is one of South Africa's most decorated Olympians. In Athens 2004, he was part of the 4 x 100m freestyle relay that won Gold against the heavily favoured Americans and Australians, and also came away with 2 individual medals - a silver in the 100m freestyle and bronze in the 50m.  Over his almost 16 year career, he broke 5 world records and was multiple World and Commonwealth Champion.  By his own admission he was a typical 'T...

Episode #18: Malcolm Lemmons - former professional basketball player & now author, entrepreneur & mental health advocate

March 08, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

Malcolm Lemmons is a former professional basketball player and through his experiences as an athlete, found his mission and purpose which is to educate and empower athletes to be great both in and out of sports. He has written 2 books, is a well known speaker and entrepreneur, and recently launched @AthletesUnheard  which is a platform to share stories as a way to de-stigmatise mental health struggles in athletes.  In this episode Malcolm is open about his own struggles as a player as he tr...

Episode #17: Double Olympic Gold Medalist Kami Craig talks about belonging, meaning & finding purpose in life after Water Polo

February 05, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB

It is hard to overstate Kami Craig's accomplishments. She is considered to be one of the greatest ever Water Polo players and her incredible list of accomplishments over the course of her 13 year international career includes 2 x Olympic Gold medals, 1 x Olympic silver medal, 3 x World Championship golds and 2 x World Cup wins.  In this episode Kami talks about the feeling of belonging Water Polo gave her (after being diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia at the age of 7) and the very challenging...

Episode #16: Polocrosse World Cup Winning Coach Bruce MacLarty talks about building a winning team, self-belief and pursuit of excellence

January 12, 2021 14:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

Bruce MacLarty is widely considered to be the worlds best Polocrosse coach, and when you look at his win record, he is certainly one of the most successful coaches around across all sports. He has lead South Africa to back to back World Cup titles as well as multiple international series wins over the 8 year period he has been in charge of the national side.  In this episode Bruce talks about the psychology of a high performance team, his philosophy on creativity and practice and his love (...

Episode #16: Polocrosse World Cup Winning Coach Bruce MacLarty talks about building a winning team, self-belief and pursuit of excellence

January 12, 2021 14:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

Bruce MacLarty is widely considered to be the worlds best Polocrosse coach, and when you look at his win record, he is certainly one of the most successful coaches around across all sports. He has lead South Africa to back to back World Cup titles as well as multiple international series wins over the 8 year period he has been in charge of the national side.  In this episode Bruce talks about the psychology of a high performance team, his philosophy on creativity and practice and his love (...

Episode #15: Olympic medallist and cancer survivor, rower Lawrence Brittain, talking about the importance of mindset and perspective

November 06, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MB

"It was pure excitement" is how Lawerence Brittain describes the moment he and rowing partner Shaun Keeling realised they were going to win the silver medal in the Coxless Pair at the Rio Olympic Games. Fulfilling a childhood dream is exciting enough, but add to this the fact that Lawrence was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma just 2 years before the 2016 Games and you can begin to understand quite what that medal meant to him.  In this episode Lawrence talks about the importance of perspec...

Episode #15: Olympic medallist and cancer survivor, rower Lawrence Brittain, talking about the importance of mindset and perspective

November 06, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MB

"It was pure excitement" is how Lawerence Brittain describes the moment he and rowing partner Shaun Keeling realised they were going to win the silver medal in the Coxless Pair at the Rio Olympic Games. Fulfilling a childhood dream is exciting enough, but add to this the fact that Lawrence was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma just 2 years before the 2016 Games and you can begin to understand quite what that medal meant to him.  In this episode Lawrence talks about the importance of perspec...

Episode #14: Former elite gymnast Glenn Joselowitz - a story of trauma, courage and healing

October 20, 2020 06:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MB

In this special, and quite harrowing episode, former elite South African gymnast Glenn Joselowitz courageously shares his story of sexual abuse by his coach when he was a young athlete, and how he ultimately found healing and peace. It took Glenn many years to speak about what happened to him, but now freely tells his story in the hopes that it will help others that may have also gone through the same experience, and to highlight the need for better safeguarding policies within sport. 

Episode #14: Former elite gymnast Glenn Joselowitz - a story of trauma, courage and healing

October 20, 2020 06:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MB

In this special, and quite harrowing episode, former elite South African gymnast Glenn Joselowitz courageously shares his story of sexual abuse by his coach when he was a young athlete, and how he ultimately found healing and peace. It took Glenn many years to speak about what happened to him, but now freely tells his story in the hopes that it will help others that may have also gone through the same experience, and to highlight the need for better safeguarding policies within sport. 

Episode #13: Surfing legend Shaun Tomson talks about being stoked and the life lessons surfing taught him

September 25, 2020 08:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MB

Shaun Tomson is a true sporting legend. Not only has he been named as one of the 25 most influential surfers of the century and one of the top 10 greatest surfers of all time, he is also considered the architect of the modern professional surfer.  He is described at the ultimate stoked surfer, and when asked what gave him an edge on other competitors he says "I just loved it more".Over his 14 year professional career he became world champion, won 12 world tour events, and ended in the top 10...

Episode #12: Former Springbok and Sharks winger Odwa Ndungane talks love of the game and life after rugby

September 15, 2020 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

Born in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, Odwa Ndungane and his twin brother Akona initially dreamt of a career in football, but went on to become the only twins ever to play for the Springboks.  During his remarkable 17 year career, Odwa earned the reputation as one of the most professional, humble, hardest working and dependable players on the rugby field. After a difficult start at the Sharks when he wondered if he was on the right path, Odwa is now a member of an elite group of players with ...

Episode #12: Former Springbok and Sharks winger Odwa Ndungane talks love of the game and life after rugby

September 15, 2020 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

Born in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, Odwa Ndungane and his twin brother Akona initially dreamt of a career in football, but went on to become the only twins ever to play for the Springboks.  During his remarkable 17 year career, Odwa earned the reputation as one of the most professional, humble, hardest working and dependable players on the rugby field. After a difficult start at the Sharks when he wondered if he was on the right path, Odwa is now a member of an elite group of players with ...

Episode #11: Lancashire cricket captain Dane Vilas talks about knowing who you are & growing as both a person & a player

August 27, 2020 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

Lancashire cricket captain Dane Vilas has had nothing short of an exceptional career - scoring over 15 000 runs (with a First Class high score of 266 and List A score of 166) and taking over 500 catches. However, the Johannesburg born wicket-keeper batsman has had his fair share of ups and downs.  Being awarded the Newcomer of the Year in 2009, Dane was called up to the Protea squad in 2012, making his international debut in a T20 against India. But over the next three years he could never ...

Episode #10 - Part 2: Olympic legend Penny Heyns talks about finding new identity, meaning and purpose in life after swimming

August 14, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

Olympic double gold medalist, and 14 x world record holder, Penny Heyns changed swimming history. However, success brings its own challenges, not least of which is coping with leaving the swimming world and adjusting to 'normal' life. In Part 2 of this episode, Penny talks about the process of how she found new purpose, meaning and identity when she got out the Olympic pool for the last time in Sydney. 

Episode #10 - Part 2: Olympic legend Penny Heyns talks about finding new identity, meaning and purpose in life after swimming

August 14, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

Olympic double gold medalist, and 14 x world record holder, Penny Heyns changed swimming history. However, success brings its own challenges, not least of which is coping with leaving the swimming world and adjusting to 'normal' life. In Part 2 of this episode, Penny talks about the process of how she found new purpose, meaning and identity when she got out the Olympic pool for the last time in Sydney. 

Episode #10 - Part 1: Olympic double gold medalist and swimming legend Penny Heyns talks about performance and purpose

August 13, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

From growing up in the small coastal town of Amanzimtoti on the Kwa-Zulu Natal South Coast, Penny Heyns went on to re-write history in the swimming world. At the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games she became the first woman ever to win both the 100m and 200m breaststroke, she broke 14 world records in a 4 year period, and remains the only person ever to hold world records in all 3 breaststroke distances (50m, 100m & 200m) at the same time.  After winning bronze at the Sydney 2000 Games, Penny retir...

Episode #10 - Part 1: Olympic double gold medalist and swimming legend Penny Heyns talks about performance and purpose

August 13, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

From growing up in the small coastal town of Amanzimtoti on the Kwa-Zulu Natal South Coast, Penny Heyns went on to re-write history in the swimming world. At the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games she became the first woman ever to win both the 100m and 200m breaststroke, she broke 14 world records in a 4 year period, and remains the only person ever to hold world records in all 3 breaststroke distances (50m, 100m & 200m) at the same time.  After winning bronze at the Sydney 2000 Games, Penny retir...

Episode #9: Former Protea cricketer Paul Harris talks about lessons learnt, and adjusting to life after cricket

July 30, 2020 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

After making his first class debut in 1998, spinner Paul Harris went on to have a 15 year professional cricket career, taking over 100 wickets for South Africa (and close to 400 in domestic cricket) and was named Newcomer of the Year in 2007 by Cricket South Africa.  Paul, by his own admission, was an intense competitor that loved the game and it was a big adjustment to 'normal' life when he decided to leave the game. He talks openly about the ups and downs of this transition, and has some ...

Episode #9: Former Protea cricketer Paul Harris talks about lessons learnt, and adjusting to life after cricket

July 30, 2020 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

After making his first class debut in 1998, spinner Paul Harris went on to have a 15 year professional cricket career, taking over 100 wickets for South Africa (and close to 400 in domestic cricket) and was named Newcomer of the Year in 2007 by Cricket South Africa.  Paul, by his own admission, was an intense competitor that loved the game and it was a big adjustment to 'normal' life when he decided to leave the game. He talks openly about the ups and downs of this transition, and has some ...

Episode #8: Former Finnish & Premier League goalkeeper Peter Enckelman talks about finding contentment and life after football

July 16, 2020 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

After playing for his home town club TPS Turku for 4 years, goalkeeper Peter Enckelman signed his first Premier League contract with Aston Villa. He went on to play for another 15 years at various clubs including Blackburn Rovers, Cardiff City and St Johnstone FC, and  was also a member of the Finnish football team for 10 years.  In this episode Peter talks about what drove him during his football career, gives an interesting perspective on the transition out of football,  and discusses how...

Episode #8: Former Finnish & Premier League goalkeeper Peter Enckelman talks about finding contentment and life after football

July 16, 2020 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

After playing for his home town club TPS Turku for 4 years, goalkeeper Peter Enckelman signed his first Premier League contract with Aston Villa. He went on to play for another 15 years at various clubs including Blackburn Rovers, Cardiff City and St Johnstone FC, and  was also a member of the Finnish football team for 10 years.  In this episode Peter talks about what drove him during his football career, gives an interesting perspective on the transition out of football,  and discusses how...

Episode #7: US Olympic medallist, swimmer Caroline Burckle, talks about embracing her difference, self-discovery and mental health

July 08, 2020 08:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

Caroline Burckle, by her own admission, is not your 'normal' swimmer, and for many years battled to try fit the mould of what a swimmer should be. But, when she embraced her difference she began to excel - and what a swimming career it was. Caroline was a member of the United States 4 x 200m Freestyle relay team that won bronze at the Beijing Olympic Games, was voted Outstanding Female College Swimmer in 2008 after breaking the longest standing women's NCAA record in the 500y Freestyle (th...

Episode #6: South African hockey legend Marsha Cox talks about her love for the game & instilling hope in others

June 25, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

Marsha Cox is a hockey legend. She went to 3 Olympic Games, 4 Commonwealth Games, 2 World Cups and is still the most capped South African hockey player of all time with over 330 caps. Marsha was also the first player of colour to captain the Protea team.She is a true trailblazer and the path she forged has made it easier for others to follow their own dreams. In this episode she talks about her love of the game, what kept her motivated over a 14 year international career, and what the transi...

Episode #5: Former Protea Cricketer JP Duminy talks about identity, self worth and finding purpose

June 18, 2020 08:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

Over a 20 year career, former Protea all-rounder JP Duminy scored over 9000 runs and took over 200 wickets. He was the vice-captain of the Protea T20 team and captained various international teams in India, Pakistan and Canada. In this episode he talks about the ups and downs of his journey, his doubts and challenges and ultimately how he found purpose, identity and self-worth during the roller-coaster ride that is a professional cricket career. 

Episode #5: Former Protea Cricketer JP Duminy talks about identity, self worth and finding purpose

June 18, 2020 08:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

Over a 20 year career, former Protea all-rounder JP Duminy scored over 9000 runs and took over 200 wickets. He was the vice-captain of the Protea T20 team and captained various international teams in India, Pakistan and Canada. In this episode he talks about the ups and downs of his journey, his doubts and challenges and ultimately how he found purpose, identity and self-worth during the roller-coaster ride that is a professional cricket career. 

Episode #4: High Altitude Mountaineer Remy Kloos - a story of grit and grace in pursuit of the 7 summits

June 10, 2020 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

High altitude mountaineer Remy Kloos is on track to become the youngest African to scale the 7 summits (the highest mountains on each of the 7 continents). In fact she should be on Everest right now if it were not for the coronavirus lockdown. She is doing extraordinary things, but is also outspoken about her battle with mental health. About 4 years ago, finding herself in a space where she was battling to cope, and anxiety being like a 'lightning conductor' in her life, she took to the moun...

Episode #3: Former Springbok rugby player Robbi Kempson talks about dealing with depression

June 03, 2020 08:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

Former Springbok ruby player Robbi Kempson played 37 test matches for South Africa over an 11 year international career. As a prop, he was both physically and mentally tough relishing the challenge of being in the front row of a scrum. Then after an injury to his arm the unexpected happened - he woke up one day as if 'in a dark black hole'. He was diagnosed with depression, and in this episode he talks about his journey to accepting and understanding that mental health struggles are not weak...

Episode #3: Former Springbok rugby player Robbi Kempson talks about dealing with depression

June 03, 2020 08:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

Former Springbok ruby player Robbi Kempson played 37 test matches for South Africa over an 11 year international career. As a prop, he was both physically and mentally tough relishing the challenge of being in the front row of a scrum. Then after an injury to his arm the unexpected happened - he woke up one day as if 'in a dark black hole'. He was diagnosed with depression, and in this episode he talks about his journey to accepting and understanding that mental health struggles are not weak...

Episode #2: Former South African Lifesaver and Provincial Swimmer Nicole O'Driscoll talking identity, self-worth and mental health

May 27, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

Nicole grew up loving water, so it is no surprise she turned to swimming and Lifesaving as her chosen sports. In fact, she says people always knew her as 'Nicole the Swimmer'. Then she stopped competing. What followed was a difficult, dark period of figuring out who she was and how she could find worth and identity as just Nicole. She bravely shares her struggles with mental health during this transition and is a story many athletes will identify with. 

Episode #1: Champion Jockey Anthony Delpech speaks about mental health and transition out of racing

May 20, 2020 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.1 MB

Anthony Delpech is one of South Africa's greatest ever jockeys. He won the prestigious Durban July 4 times, was crowned champion jockey twice, still holds the South African record of the most number of wins (334) in a season, and has won grade 1 races all over the world, including Hong Kong and Dubai. Then, on Tuesday the 7th April 2018, he fell off Majestic Mambo during the SA Classic at Turffontein. So began one of the most difficult periods in his life. In this episode Anthony bravely spe...

Episode #1: Champion Jockey Anthony Delpech speaks about mental health and transition out of racing

May 20, 2020 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.1 MB

Anthony Delpech is one of South Africa's greatest ever jockeys. He won the prestigious Durban July 4 times, was crowned champion jockey twice, still holds the South African record of the most number of wins (334) in a season, and has won grade 1 races all over the world, including Hong Kong and Dubai. Then, on Tuesday the 7th April 2018, he fell off Majestic Mambo during the SA Classic at Turffontein. So began one of the most difficult periods in his life. In this episode Anthony bravely spe...