Episode 12 - Resilience in Motion: Hannah Dodd’s Path to Paralympic Success

In this episode, we sit down with Hannah Dodd, an inspiring Australian dual-sport Paralympian who has competed at the highest levels in both equestrian and wheelchair basketball. Hannah shares her incredible journey, from representing Australia in equestrian at the London 2012 Paralympics to transitioning into wheelchair basketball and competing in the Tokyo 2021 Paralympics. She discusses the challenges she faced, including navigating professional leagues in Europe, overcoming injuries, and balancing life with her equally competitive partner. Hannah’s story is one of resilience, adaptability, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

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Key Points

•Dual-Sport Success: Learn about Hannah's journey as a dual-sport Paralympian and how she balanced competing at the highest level in both equestrian and wheelchair basketball.
•Overcoming Challenges: Hannah shares the physical and mental challenges she faced and overcame in her sports career, offering insight into her resilience and determination.
•Transitioning Between Sports: The unique experience of transitioning from equestrian, a solo sport, to wheelchair basketball, a team sport, and how it shaped her approach to competition.
•Training Regimens: A deep dive into Hannah's training routines for both sports, including how she tailored her workouts to meet the demands of each discipline.
•Support System: The role of family, coaches, and teammates in Hannah's journey, highlighting the importance of a strong support system for athletes with disabilities.
•Paralympic Experience: Reflections on the Paralympic Games, including the atmosphere, competition, and what it means to represent her country on the global stage.
•Inspiration and Mentorship: Hannah discusses how she has been inspired by other athletes and how she now serves as a mentor for the next generation of Paralympians.
•Future Goals: Insight into Hannah's future aspirations, both in sports and beyond, as she continues to push the boundaries of what's possible for athletes with disabilities.Encouragement to engage with adaptive individuals and support their needs through visibility and understanding.


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