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Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we sit down with Ammara Pinto, an Olympic swimmer who represented Malawi at the Rio Games.
Coming from a family deeply rooted in sports—her older sister also an Olympic swimmer and her father a former national pro—Ammara grew up with big dreams and a competitive spirit.
Ammara shares her journey of managing pressure, adopting a mindset where she sees competition as a game: give your best, have fun, and don’t get weighed down by the seriousness. She reflects on her first Commonwealth Games in India, the overwhelm she felt, and how she narrowed her focus on her lane—literally and figuratively. Swimming 4 to 5 kilometers a day, Ammara learned to embrace sacrifice, giving up social events and early mornings to chase her dreams.
Now training in Budapest, Ammara discusses the importance of keeping her goals front and center, both mentally and physically. A visual learner, she keeps her season goals on her fridge, a daily reminder to follow the plan, not her feelings. From meeting her role model at the Olympics to mustering the courage to ask for help, she highlights the importance of staying disciplined, even when motivation falters.
Tune in for an inspiring discussion on resilience, focus, and the price of achieving greatness with Olympian Ammara Pinto.
Coming from a family deeply rooted in sports—her older sister also an Olympic swimmer and her father a former national pro—Ammara grew up with big dreams and a competitive spirit.
Ammara shares her journey of managing pressure, adopting a mindset where she sees competition as a game: give your best, have fun, and don’t get weighed down by the seriousness. She reflects on her first Commonwealth Games in India, the overwhelm she felt, and how she narrowed her focus on her lane—literally and figuratively. Swimming 4 to 5 kilometers a day, Ammara learned to embrace sacrifice, giving up social events and early mornings to chase her dreams.
Now training in Budapest, Ammara discusses the importance of keeping her goals front and center, both mentally and physically. A visual learner, she keeps her season goals on her fridge, a daily reminder to follow the plan, not her feelings. From meeting her role model at the Olympics to mustering the courage to ask for help, she highlights the importance of staying disciplined, even when motivation falters.
Tune in for an inspiring discussion on resilience, focus, and the price of achieving greatness with Olympian Ammara Pinto.
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