Dr. Bridie O’Donnell is a medical doctor, former professional cyclist, world record breaker, author, broadcaster, leader and champion for women in sport.

Bridie has had many experiences in her life; the common theme is her passion for being the best version of herself, not content to be just a doctor. Bridie became an elite national rower, competed in the Hawaii Ironman World Triathlon Championship, and became a professional cyclist.

In her 30s, Bridie made the extraordinary decision to pursue professional cycling, eventually racing internationally, representing Australia at three UCI Road World Championships and competing at the highest levels of the sport.

In her 40s, she did something even more remarkable. In January 2016, Bridie took on one of cycling’s ultimate tests of endurance and mental strength: the UCI Women’s Hour Record. Over 60 relentless minutes at Adelaide’s Super-Drome, she rode 46.882 kilometres, breaking the world record by more than 600 metres.

But the record is only part of her story.

Since retiring from professional cycling, Bridie has become a powerful voice for equality and women in sport, served in senior government leadership roles, written Life and Death: A Cycling Memoir, and become the first woman to commentate the Tour de France for SBS. This is a conversation about going all in on your life, resilience, equality for women in sport, and having the courage to reinvent yourself.

Check out the links If you want to find out more about Dr. Bridie

● Instagram: hhttps://www.instagram.com/bridie_od/

● LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridieodonnell/