Ask an Olympian | Rob Heffernan & Sharlene Mawdsley - The Forvis Mazars Steps Team Challenge

Ever wondered what it takes to be an Olympian? In this video, Rob Heffernan (Olympic Medalist & World Champion) and Sharlene Mawdsley (Olympian & European Champion) answer questions submitted by the Forvis Mazars team.

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Jump to questions:
00:21 If you weren’t an athlete, what would you be doing?
01:05 What’s your favourite memory from the Olympics?
01:34 What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced in your career?
02:18 How do you balance training with your personal life?
03:21 What’s your favourite motivational song or playlist?
04:07 What’s the most unusual training method you’ve tried?
04:36 What’s the weirdest pre-race ritual you’ve seen?
05:27 What do you do to calm your nerves before a big competition?
06:48 What's the best piece of advice you've ever received as an athlete?
07:30 Who has been your biggest inspiration throughout your career?

From weird pre-race rituals to balancing training with personal life and even their favourite motivational songs, Rob and Sharlene share fascinating insights and memorable stories about their journeys as elite athletes.