#18 - Henry Hutchison - Australia Rugby Sevens Captain and Three-Time Olympian

In this episode of Abnormal, I chat with three-time Olympian and captain of the Australian National Rugby Sevens team, Henry Hutchison. He tells us what being at the Olympics is REALLY like (and the Olympic Village of course), what it feels like to just miss out on the medals, and why Rugby needs more international personalities like Ilona Maher from the USA. Henry also shares his training and recovery protocols, and more about the unique nature of travelling to the greatest cities in the World to play the Sport that you love. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Henry Hutchison and Rugby Sevens 03:28 The Unique Experience of Playing in Hong Kong Sevens 06:24 Balancing Professionalism and Enjoyment in Rugby 09:34 The Global Lifestyle of Rugby Sevens Players 12:29 The Evolution of Rugby Culture and Professionalism 15:24 The Importance of Recovery and Wellness 18:23 The Role of Personalities in Rugby'sGrowth 21:20 The Future of Rugby and Its Marketability 36:22 Authenticity in ContentCreation 40:10 The Journey of an Olympian 45:19 Experiences in the Olympic Village 50:27 Overcoming Injury and Personal Growth 56:06 Identity Beyond Sports 01:01:17 Attributes of Elite Athletes 01:07:50 Advice for Embracing Change Produced by ‪@MUNDAY_STUDIOS‬  Munday.live/studios  Get in touch: Instagram:   / petelaverick   YouTube:    / @pete.laverick   Facebook:   / pete.laverick.5   Email: [email protected]