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World champion. Paralympian. And one of the toughest people I know.

In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Parker to unpack the full arc of her story — growing up in Newcastle, chasing Olympic swimming dreams, the unexpected pivot into triathlon after the Spark Helmore Triathlon, and the devastating 2017 training crash that left her paralysed.

Lauren opens up about neuropathic pain, the shock of her first wheelchair, the moment she realised she couldn’t even swim anymore — and the mindset shift that helped her rebuild her life through sport.

We also talk about:

• Learning to control nerves under pressure
• Kona, going pro, and the mental battle of endurance racing
• Rebuilding as a para-athlete and winning world titles
• Tokyo’s brutal finish and the pressure of expectations
• Paris Paralympic medals and what it takes to keep rising
• Why she’s now chasing the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics in Para biathlon and Para cross-country skiing

If you’re searching for perspective, resilience, and proof that purpose can be rebuilt — this conversation will stay with you.

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