#30 - Bree Rizzo - The 'Office Worker' Who SHOCKED The World At The Olympic Games

In this episode of Abnormal, I interview Bree Rizzo (formerly Masters), an accomplished Australian sprinter who recently made history by becoming the first Australian Woman in 24 years to make it through to an Olympic Semi Final for the 100m sprint.Bree shares her journey from a diverse athletic background, including dance and surf life saving, to becoming a competitive sprinter. She discusses the significance of her recent win at the Stawell Gift, the challenges of balancing work and athletics, and the realities of funding for athletes in Australia. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Bree Rizzo and Her Historic Win03:10 The Significance of the Stawell Gift05:45 Balancing Work and Athletics09:01 The Journey at LSKD and Career Development11:54 The Reality of Funding for Athletes15:07 Bree's Athletic Journey: From Dance to Sprinting17:57 The Transition from Surf Life Saving to Track21:02 Understanding Surf Life Saving Competitions24:00 Mental Preparation for Sprinting Competitions30:55 Navigating Post-Olympic Emotions32:51 The Olympic Experience: Behind the Scenes33:53 The Journey to Qualification37:31 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Qualification40:24 Balancing Life and Athletic Goals42:50 Training and Recovery: The Athlete's Routine50:21 The Unique Life of a Sprinter54:16 Life After Sprinting: Future Aspirations59:36 Legacy and Inspiration: Aiming to Impact Others