People have had opinions about what should and shouldn't be in the Olympics for about as long as the Olympics have existed. So, in this episode, Cate and Bronte ask: how are Olympic sports are chosen? How and why have changed over their vast history? And the most currently controversial question of the moment: should the Olympics embrace eSports? 

Plus, a look ahead to the sports to be introduced in the LA and Brisbane games, Cate's never-forgotten sports snub and more than you (hopefully) ever wanted to know about Bronte's wikifeet score.

People have had opinions about what should and shouldn't be in the Olympics for about as long as the Olympics have existed. So, in this episode, Cate and Bronte ask: how are Olympic sports are chosen? How and why have changed over their vast history? And the most currently controversial question of the moment: should the Olympics embrace eSports?&nbsp;
Plus, a look ahead to the sports to be introduced in the LA and Brisbane games, Cate's never-forgotten sports snub and more than you (hopefully) ever wanted to know about Bronte's wikifeet score.

What Should Be In The Olympics?

What does it actually feel like when your Olympic debut spirals into global notoriety, leaving you disconnected from the very image of yourself?

In this raw, unguarded conversation, Rachael Gunn joins Cate and Bronte Campbell to share the reality of how it really feels to be "Raygun" before, during, and after the viral storm of Paris 2024. Rachael "breaks down" everything about both her and the sport of competitive breaking's origins alike, including the journey from training on Sydney’s concrete courthouse steps to the isolating dread of seeing the Athletes' Village. She confronts the surreal feeling of seeing her identity reduced to a meme (or even a Halloween costume), debunks the tabloid myths of viral wealth, and explains why she feels a Netflix documentary was her only way to cut through the noise. 

What does it actually feel like when your Olympic debut spirals into global notoriety, leaving you disconnected from the very image of yourself?
In this raw, unguarded conversation, Rachael Gunn joins Cate and Bronte Campbell to share the reality of how it really feels to be "Raygun" before, during, and after the viral storm of Paris 2024. Rachael "breaks down" everything about both her and the sport of competitive breaking's origins alike, including the journey from training on Sydney&rsquo;s concrete courthouse steps to the isolating dread of seeing the Athletes' Village. She confronts the surreal feeling of seeing her identity reduced to a meme (or even a Halloween costume), debunks the tabloid myths of viral wealth, and explains why she feels a Netflix documentary was her only way to cut through the noise.&nbsp;

How It Really Feels to be 'Raygun'

So, what's harder: a 2K ergo or a round of chemo?

There aren't a lot of people who could tell you, but Jean Mitchell is one of them. And turns out, it's a pretty close contest sometimes!

In fact, after being diagnosed with a brain tumour in her last year of high school, it was Jean's experience with grueling rowing training that helped her stick out chemo - and then it was her experience of chemo that helped her commit to the intensity of training once more.

It's amazing to think of the journey Jean went through to make it to Paris, but she takes Bronte and Cate through all of it: how she secretly signed up to rowing in the first place, how it felt to receive her surprise diagnosis, her treatment, her recovery, her return to the sport, the unexpected accommodation that awaited her Paris, why the closing ceremony brought her to tears, and even a spontaneous trip to a tattoo artist for maybe one of the most powerful and symbolic Olympic-related tattoos ever.  

So, what's harder: a 2K ergo or a round of chemo?
There aren't a lot of people who could tell you, but Jean Mitchell is one of them. And turns out, it's a pretty close contest sometimes!
In fact, after being diagnosed with a brain tumour in her last year of high school, it was Jean's experience with grueling rowing training that helped her stick out chemo - and then it was her experience of chemo that helped her commit to the intensity of training once more.
It's amazing to think of the journey Jean went through to make it to Paris, but she takes Bronte and Cate through all of it: how she secretly signed up to rowing in the first place, how it felt to receive her surprise diagnosis, her treatment, her recovery, her return to the sport, the unexpected accommodation that awaited her Paris, why the closing ceremony brought her to tears, and even a spontaneous trip to a tattoo artist for maybe one of the most powerful and symbolic Olympic-related tattoos ever.&nbsp;&nbsp;

From Cancer to the Olympics | Jean Mitchell, Australian Olympic Rower

What do you REALLY know about elite level race walking? 

In this episode, Isaac Beacroft, Australian Commonwealth Games gold medalist and World Under-20 Champion of the sport tells all - from the intense techniques, tactics and training, to the surprising mid-race trash-talking and mind games, to exactly what reactions you get from fellow high schoolers once they know it's what you do.

He also opens up on the crucial chapters of his athlete journey so far, including what it's like being coached by your Dad, how he views the pain of competition, why he chooses to take competition a little more lightly while still aiming for Olympic glory, how he competed at the Under-20s after just finishing up in Glasgow, and an inside look at the fierce on-track rivalry of his Comm Games Gold win.

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What do you REALLY know about elite level race walking?&nbsp;
In this episode, Isaac Beacroft, Australian Commonwealth Games gold medalist and World Under-20 Champion of the sport tells all - from the intense techniques, tactics and training, to the surprising mid-race trash-talking and mind games, to exactly what reactions you get from fellow high schoolers once they know it's what you do.
He also opens up on the crucial chapters of his athlete journey so far, including what it's like being coached by your Dad, how he views the pain of competition, why he chooses to take competition a little more lightly while still aiming for Olympic glory, how he competed at the Under-20s after just finishing up in Glasgow, and an inside look at the fierce on-track rivalry of his Comm Games Gold win.
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The Truth About Race Walking: Technique, Pain and Mind Games | Isaac Beacroft Interview

Emily Seebohm’s road to the Paris 2024 trials was anything but ordinary. 
In fact, it's almost unheard of - a decision made to train while pregnant and in the early stages of postpartum. But Emily is anything but ordinary herself.

In this episode, Bronte sits down with four-time Olympian to dive into the unfiltered reality of what that time was like, including elite level training on no sleep, navigating a changing body and a changing identity, and how her athlete mindset remains with her today.

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Emily Seebohm&rsquo;s road to the Paris 2024 trials was anything but ordinary.&nbsp; In fact, it's almost unheard of - a decision made to train while pregnant and in the early stages of postpartum. But Emily is anything but ordinary herself. In this episode, Bronte sits down with four-time Olympian to dive into the unfiltered reality of what that time was like, including elite level training on no sleep, navigating a changing body and a changing identity, and how her athlete mindset remains with her today.
Enjoyed this episode? Follow, rate and review wherever you're listening - it helps us out heaps. Or, simply tell a friend.
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How Emily Seebohm Trained for the Olympics After Just Having a Baby

The recent viral Hyrox mishap and the upcoming AFL Grand Final have given Cate and Bronte plenty to think about, including performing under pressure, pre-competition panic... and well, protocols for poop... 

In this episode:


Would Cate or Bronte keep competing after a catastrophic digestive mishap for $20,000 - or an Olympic gold?

The 1990 Gary Lineker FIFA World Cup story that Cate resurrected from Google (and that Bronte deeply wished she hadn't).


The time Cate purposefully stayed awake for 24 hours before a race - and why.


Grand Final wisdom from AFL legends Joel Selwood, Rory Sloane, and Jimmy Bartel on ticket stress, a good night's rest, and reframing fear as opportunity. 


Bronte's "unhinged" smiling technique - and why it was so effective


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Or, simply tell a friend. 

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The recent viral Hyrox mishap and the upcoming AFL Grand Final have given Cate and Bronte plenty to think about, including performing under pressure, pre-competition panic... and well, protocols for poop...&nbsp;
In this episode:
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Would Cate or Bronte keep competing after a catastrophic digestive mishap for $20,000 - or an Olympic gold? 
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The time Cate purposefully stayed awake for 24 hours before a race - and why.
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Grand Final wisdom from AFL legends Joel Selwood, Rory Sloane, and Jimmy Bartel on ticket stress, a good night's rest, and reframing fear as opportunity. 
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Bronte's "unhinged" smiling technique - and why it was so effective 
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Enjoyed this episode? Follow, rate and review wherever you're listening - it helps us out heaps. Or, simply tell a friend. Find us on instagram: @campbellsco_pod

That Hyrox "Win" - and What Athletes REALLY Worry About Before Finals 

In the words of a certain ad: It's just sports. Sports. Sports. Sports.

...But it's also that ad and all the various talking points around it. Cate and Bronte unpack and weigh in.
They also take a wild wrap around the US open, from playing with feeling to winning without even knowing it, and the many distractions from courtside.
Plus, how one NFL team's transit strategy wasn't as grounded as it seemed. 

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In the words of a certain ad: It's just sports. Sports. Sports. Sports.
...But it's also that ad and all the various talking points around it. Cate and Bronte unpack and weigh in. They also take a wild wrap around the US open, from playing with feeling to winning without even knowing it, and the many distractions from courtside. Plus, how one NFL team's transit strategy wasn't as grounded as it seemed.&nbsp;
Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to follow, rate and review wherever you're listening!
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Sydney Sweeney, Courtside Influencers and the NFL Fly-In 

Cate and Bronte bring us all the highlights and happenings from Cate's recent wedding - including rogue ring-bearers, emergency honey shots, and how Cate's entire personality changed along with her costume... 

Plus, all the big questions from last episode are answered: how were the vows? Were the oranges appreciated? And were there any T-rexes in the aisles?

Cate and Bronte bring us all the highlights and happenings from Cate's recent wedding - including rogue ring-bearers, emergency honey shots, and how Cate's entire personality changed along with her costume...&nbsp;
Plus, all the big questions from last episode are answered: how were the vows? Were the oranges appreciated? And were there any T-rexes in the aisles?

Cate's Wedding Wrap!

And by Olympian we of course mean Cate! 

Recorded days out from walking down the aisle, Cate and Bronte to reveal how an elite athlete mindset surprisingly does have advantages when it comes to planning a wedding!
However, there is one task that is still breaking Cate's calm... 

Plus, some near-disastrous attempt at dehydrating backyard orange favors, a hilarious childhood secret that could threaten to derail the ceremony’s legality, and will a three-year-old flower girl walk end up wearing as bloodied T-Rex costume?

Stay tuned for an exclusive wrap up of exactly what happened once Cate is back from honeymoon!
Hit follow so you don't miss it.

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And by Olympian we of course mean Cate!&nbsp;
Recorded days out from walking down the aisle, Cate and Bronte to reveal how an elite athlete mindset surprisingly does have advantages when it comes to planning a wedding! However, there is one task that is still breaking Cate's calm...&nbsp;
Plus, some near-disastrous attempt at dehydrating backyard orange favors, a hilarious childhood secret that could threaten to derail the ceremony&rsquo;s legality, and will a three-year-old flower girl walk end up wearing as bloodied T-Rex costume?
Stay tuned for an exclusive wrap up of exactly what happened once Cate is back from honeymoon! Hit follow so you don't miss it.
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How Does an Olympian Prep for a Wedding?

The Pan Pacs have just given us a peek at what could in store at the next Olympics - and what a peek it was!

In this episode, Bronte and Cate unpack everything you missed and need to know, including swims from our Aussies that ended records and winning streaks that have stood for decades! Plus, they get candid about race-day mindsets.

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The Pan Pacs have just given us a peek at what could in store at the next Olympics - and what a peek it was!
In this episode, Bronte and Cate unpack everything you missed and need to know, including swims from our Aussies that ended records and winning streaks that have stood for decades! Plus, they get candid about race-day mindsets.
Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to follow, rate and review wherever you're listening!
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Records Smashed, Streaks Broken - BIG THINGS happened at Pan Pacs!

Hosted by Olympic champions and sisters Cate and Bronte Campbell, the podcast goes beyond medals and results discussing mindset and identity, wellness and headspace; the sisters share lessons that extend far beyond the pool. Also in the podcast Cate and Bronte are joined by some of Australia’s greatest Olympians, Paralympians and well-being experts to tackle the questions they’re asked most often.

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Hosted by Olympic champions and sisters Cate and Bronte Campbell, the podcast goes beyond medals and results discussing mindset and identity, wellness and headspace; the sisters share lessons that extend far beyond the pool. Also in the podcast Cate and Bronte are joined by some of Australia&rsquo;s greatest Olympians, Paralympians and well-being experts to tackle the questions they&rsquo;re asked most often.
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