Cameron Van Der Burgh's Journey To Becoming The BEST Breaststroke SWIMMER In The World!

15/03/2025 1h 3min Temporada 1 Episodio 14
Cameron Van Der Burgh's Journey To Becoming The BEST Breaststroke SWIMMER In The World!

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Episode Synopsis

Cameron Van Der Burgh, one of South Africa's most iconic swimmers, reflects on his illustrious career, key moments of realization, and his transition from swimming to finance. He discusses the highs and lows of his swimming career, including winning gold at the 2012 Olympics, his innovative training methods, and the importance of goal setting. Van Der Burgh also opens up about his personal life, marriage, and fatherhood, and shares valuable insights into his current career in finance and upcoming move to Dubai. He emphasizes the importance of living passionately and finding success beyond monetary gains.00:00 Intro01:37 Life After Retirement03:21 Early Interest in Finance07:55 Challenges and Reflections14:01 Sponsorships and Networking18:06 Realizations and Goal Setting32:11 Setting Life Goals and Finding Motivation32:47 The Trap of Routine in Professional Sports35:01 Dealing with Injuries and Rediscovering Passion38:04 The Importance of Community and Support46:18 Training Innovations and Techniques52:56 Balancing Diet and Mental Health58:04 Family Life and Career Transitions01:01:35 Defining Success and Future PlansWatch the episode on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H25eWmcv98EFollow Cam:https://www.instagram.com/cameronvdburgh/Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/stefangarlicki/

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