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#13: Alice Bellandi: Resilience. Discipline. The Olympic Mindset.

Olympic champion Alice Bellandi opens up about the resilience, discipline, and mental strength required to reach the pinnacle of sport. From overcoming challenges on the world stage to experiencing the emotions of Olympic success, she reflects on the defining moments of her journey, the lessons learned through adversity, and what it truly means to perform under pressure when the world is watching. A powerful story of determination, courage, and excellence.

#12: Nikoloz Sherazadishvili: Overcoming obstacles. Building a support network. The Pressures of being champion.

The Spanish Georgian has claimed multiple world titles at a lower weight class, but now with an adjusted mindset and two Olympic Games under his belt, LA28 is the one he is counting on. Following in his late father's footsteps, he continues the legacy, despite flying another flag!

#11: Clarisse Agbegnenou: How to create new challenges for yourself. The story of Clarisse.

Clarisse Agbegnenou is the gift that keeps on giving. Not only did she achieve ultimate greatness as an athlete, she proved she could do it again with a new body and mind. From rivals picking her up in limousines to scheduling training around nap time, find out Clarisse's story here.

#10: Hedvig Karakas: The surprises that bring success. When to stop, and working for the IJF.

Hedvig Karakas made a name for herself early whilst mirroring her junior world success on the senior stage, but at what cost? We discuss the motivation to keep going, the battle for the European title, the step away from competitive life and on to a new role in the IJF and welcoming her beautiful daughter.

#9: Tamerlan Bashaev: known for being 'The Teddy Slayer' but who is Tamerlan?

European Champion, World and Olympic medallist, yet Tamerlan Bashaev carries the weight of defeating one of the greatest judoka of all time. Now a third Olympic cycle will see him face Inal Tasoev again, will he have a chance at Olympic glory again?