Allysa Seely won gold in paratriathlon at the 2016 Paralympic games. In Rio de Janeiro. The American is also a two-time World Champion.   Allysa is our guest on this edition of the Best in the World with Richard Parr.  On the podcast, the Arizona native talks about having her left leg amputated and who helped her most on her way to World and Paralympic success.  Allysa breaks down a typical day in her life and explains the difference between motivation and discipline.   The triathlete also reminisces about winning the Turkey trot!  You can learn more about Allysa at allysaseely.com   For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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115 Allysa Seely – Triathlon Paralympic Champion

Fabian Cancellara has won four Time-Trial World Championships and two Olympic gold medals. The Swiss rider won eight stages in the Tour de France during his career. He has claimed victory in the Paris-Roubaix race three times and is also a triple time winner in the Tour of Flanders.   Fabian is our guest on this episode of the Best in the World with Richard Parr.  On the podcast the man known as Spartacus talks about what he has been up to since retiring from the sport in 2006 after the Rio Olympics.   Fabian reveals what a typical day in his life was while competing and his favourite race of his career.   To find out more about Fabian’s latest project, head to chasingcancellara.com.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

114 Fabian Cancellara – Cycling Olympic Champion

Tim Brabants is Great Britain’s first Olympic Gold medalist in canoeing. It was at the 2008 Beijing games that the kayaker was victorious in the K1 1000m.  Tim is our guest on this episode of the Best in the World with Richard Parr. On the podcast he explains how he managed to juggle being an Olympic kayaker and a doctor.   The 2007 World Champion has recently joined the performance coaching team for British Canoeing and he explains how the new job is going.   Richard discusses with Tim about the importance of data and technology in the sport.  You can follow Tim on twitter @timbrabants  If you want to continue the conversation on sports performance then join our new Best in the World Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/528892100811980/ For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

113 Tim Brabants – Kayak Olympic Champion

In 2017 Tim Don broke the Ironman World record at the South American Championship in Brazil. He took four minutes off the previous time.   Months later, just days before the World Championships, Tim was hit by a car while he was training on his bike in Hawaii. His neck was broken.  On this week’s Best in the World with Richard Parr podcast, Tim talks about his remarkable recovery from the crash. Just over six months from the injury Tim is aiming to compete in the Boston Marathon.   He also talks about growing up running with Mo Farah, his dad being former Premier League referee Philip Don and his decision to now live in the United States.  You can follow Tim on @tri_thedon on Instagram.   If you want to continue the conversation on sports performance then join our new Best in the World Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/528892100811980/  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

112 Tim Don – Ironman World Record Holder

Gigi Fernandez is a 17x Grand Slam champion in doubles tennis. She won 14 of those titles with Natasha Zvereva and the other three were with Robin White, Martina Navratilova and Jana Novotna.   On this week’s Best in the World with Richard Parr, Gigi talks about how Jana’s decision to split up their team led her to her ‘invincible’ partnership with Natasha.   Gigi also won two Olympic gold medals alongside Mary Joe Fernandez in 1992 and 1996.   Along with raising her children, Gigi runs doubles.tv. Identifying the lack of doubles specific tennis coaching, the Puerto Rican created this online platform to help recreational players.   By listening to this podcast you’ll get to learn about the Gigi Method and the five most important steps any doubles players need to know to be successful.   Gigi is helping raise funds to power Puerto Rico. You can learn about the Viktre Challenge here: https://www.viktrechallenge.com.  You can also follow her on instagram @gigifernandeztennis17  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

111 Gigi Fernandez – 17x Grand Slam Tennis Doubles Champion

Tianna Bartoletta is the reigning Olympic Long jump champion. She also has gold medals in the 4x100 metres relay from both the 2012 and 2016 games.  The 2-time long jump World Champion is our guest on this episode of the Best in the World with Richard Parr.  Tianna opens up on the podcast regarding the break up her marriage and the reason why she is most proud of the long jump bronze medal she won last year at the World Championships. The American admits that while it is still difficult to talk about she knows she needs to so she can help others.   Tianna talks about her time competing in bobsled and how it helped her regain her confidence in jumping.   The Ohio native explains the added expenses she incurs on the road so that she can stay in the best shape possible to compete. Tianna goes further by saying that events can be won in the airport before the competitors even get to the track.  Richard and Tianna also talk a lot about her writing and her blog which you can read here: https://teamtb.snappages.site/blog  If you want to continue the conversation on sports performance then join our new Best in the World Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/528892100811980/ Plus, if you want to keep listening and learning from World and Olympic Champions then please support the Best in the World with Richard Parr podcast on Patreon at https://patreon.com/bestintheworld. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

110 Tianna Bartoletta – Long Jump & 4x100m Relay Olympic Champion

Susan Francia is a 2-time Olympic champion and a 5-time World Champion in rowing. On this episode of the Best in the World, Richard Parr asks Susan if she felt invincible between 2006-12 with all of those achievements?  Susan talks about how she got started in the sport and how one coach could recognise her Olympic talent right at the start.   The American reveals which NBA star she inspired with her first gold medal in the women’s eight at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.   Also on the podcast Susan gives her advice to any sports people trying to get sponsorship. Now a coach Susan explains what she knows now and what she looks for when she is identifying new talent.   All that and more on this episode of the Best in the World with Richard Parr.  You can follow Susan on instagram @susanfrancia.  We’re continuing our conversation on sports and high performance in our Best in the World Facebook group. Be a part of our community here https://www.facebook.com/groups/528892100811980/  If you want to support our podcast please also check our our Patreon page patreon.com/bestintheworld  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

109 Susan Francia – Rowing Olympic Champion

Vincent Hancock is a 2-time Olympic Champion and a 3-time World Champion in the sport of skeet shooting.  The American also hold National, Olympic and World Records and is our guest on this episode of the Best in the World with Richard Parr.  Vincent was just 19 when he won his first Olympic title at the 2008 Beijing games. After struggling with his motivation for the sport in 2011 a year later in London he retained his Olympic title by hitting every target in the final.   Vincent explains how he did that on this podcast.  The Texas resident also opens up about his relationship with his father, he gives us a technique to get kids interested in shooting and talks about his time in the U.S. Army marksmanship unit.  You can follow Vincent’s journey on instagram @vincenthancock.  Want to get a free audiobook? Try out audible for 30 days for free at audibletrial.com/best.  Do you need new high-profile guests for your podcast, YouTube channel or blog? If so, check out my 7 tips and tools to get high-profile interview guests. https://t.co/lkI3DmIppw  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

108 Vincent Hancock – Shooting Olympic Champion

It’s one of the most iconic images in the history of the Olympic games.Derek Redmond, being helped by his father, hobbling to the finish line with a torn hamstring in the semi-finals of the 400 metres at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.   Derek recalls that incredible story of grit and determination in this episode of the Best in the World with Richard Parr.  One year earlier, Derek and the British relay team had won gold in the 4x400 metres, surprising the American favourites.   Derek explains how the late decision to change the order of the line-up played a crucial role in that victory.   After athletics, Derek played professional basketball and has also competed at a high level in rugby, motorcycling and kickboxing. Derek reveals the transferable skill from athletics that has helped him be successful in these other sports.   You can learn more about Derek at Derekredmond.com.  If you’d like to keep our podcast on the air please support us at patreon.com/bestintheworld      You can join the Best in the World Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/528892100811980/  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

107 Derek Redmond – 4x400m Relay World Champion

STEVEN LOBUE IS THE REIGNING WORLD CHAMPION IN HIGH DIVING.He became the third male ever to win gold at the World Aquatics Championships in Budapest last year.  Steve joins Richard on this episode of the Best in the World with Richard Parr.  The American covers a number of topics including how he got started in the sport, the level of fear needed to dive from a 27 metre high platform and the difficulties of training for competitions. The cliff diver recalls his time working on a cruise ship in the Caribbean.  Steve talks in detail about the time he hit his head on the platform during a dive.  The American also discusses how his life has changed since he became a father. Steve is on twitter @divelobue You can support the Best in the World with Richard Parr at patreon.com/bestintheworld If you want to download a free audiobook check out Audible audibletrial.com/best  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

106 Steven Lobue – High Diving World Champion

Casey FitzRandolph is the 500 metres Olympic speed skating gold medallist from the 2002 Salt Lake City games. The American broke the Olympic record in the process.  Casey now works in insurance in his home state of Wisconsin helping companies manage risk. On the Best in the World with Richard Parr podcast Casey explains whether risk is needed to become a champion in sports. He talks about the difficulty of life after sports and what he used from his athletic career to adjust to his life in business.   Casey talks in depth about his relationship with his father. How his dad motivated him to win as a child and how their relationship changed when Casey began to compete at a World level.  The American also opens up on why he decided to train with the Canadian team and the lessons he learnt with them.  To continue to follow Casey’s journey head to Caseyfitz.com.  We discuss even more about high-performance sport in our Best in the World Facebook group. If you want to start listening to audiobooks you can try their service for 30 days for free here: audibletrial.com/best  Looking to get more guests for your content? Check out Richard’s 7 tips and tools to get high-profile interview guests. https://t.co/lkI3DmIppw  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

105 Casey FitzRandolph – Speed Skating Olympic Champion

Tanja Frieden was in second place in the snowboard cross final at the 2006 Turin Olympics until the leader Lindsey Jacobellis fell in the penultimate jump. Tanja would cross the line first to complete her dream of becoming the Olympic Champion.   Tanja tells her story on this episode of the Best in the World with Richard Parr.  Tanja is now a personal development coach for both sports and business people. One of the methods she teaches is Logosynthesis. Tanja explains what it is, how it helped her win her gold medal and how it can help you.   Tanja tells Richard how her life changed when she became Olympic champion, why she had prepared differently for the 2010 Vancouver games and she talks about the injury she sustained that forced her to miss those Olympics.  Having represented Norway and Switzerland, Tanja also clears up the inaccuracies on Wikipedia!  You can learn more about Tanja at Tanjafrieden.ch  You can continue the discussion on sports and high performance in the Best in the World Facebook group.   Paul Gerhard is one of our fantastic patrons supporting our podcast. You can do the same at patreon.com/bestintheworld  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

104 Tanja Frieden – Snowboard Cross Olympic Champion

In 2014, at the age of 32, Stefan Groothuis became the 1000 metres speed skating Olympic Champion.Stefan is our guest this week on the Best in the World with Richard Parr.  Stefan opens up about his battle with depression in 2011.He talks about how he managed to get over his mental illness and eventually win Olympic gold.   He talks about the injuries he suffered throughout his career including slicing his achilles with his skate.   The Dutchman tells us what a World-class speed skater requires from his equipment and his thoughts on the Norwegian skaters wearing blue suits.   You can learn more about Stefan at http://wwwStefangroothuis.nl.  If you want to continue the conversation on sports performance then join our new Best in the World Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/528892100811980/  Plus, if you want to keep listening and learning from World and Olympic Champions then please support the Best in the World with Richard Parr podcast on Patreon at http://www/patreon.com/bestintheworld.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

103 Stefan Groothuis – Speed Skating Olympic Champion

In 2014 after a career filled with injuries Dominique Gisin became Olympic champion.The Swiss won the Downhill Skiing event at the 2014 Sochi games.  Dominique reminisces about the dramatic finale that saw her share the top of the podium with Tina Maze.   She tells Richard what mental trick she used to change her fortunes.We also learn about her diet, what it’s like to crash at 120 kilometres an hour and who inspires her.   Having now retired we hear that Dominique is now studying physics and for her commercial pilots licence.  You can learn more about Dominique including her book ‘Making it Happen’ at Dominiquegisin.ch.   If you want to continue the conversation on sports performance then join our new Best in the World Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/528892100811980/  Plus, if you want to keep listening and learning from World and Olympic Champions then please support the Best in the World with Richard Parr podcast on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/bestintheworld.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

102 Dominique Gisin – Downhill Skiing Olympic Champion

Sonya Looney cycled 234 miles to win the 24-hour Mountain Biking World Champion in 2015.  Sonya talks about her journey to becoming the Best in the World on this week’s podcast.   As a former sales and marketing manager, Sonya has successfully found sponsors for her mountain biking career. On this podcast she gives her advice for anyone looking to get sponsored.   Sonya explains how a plant based diet helped her become World Champion.   The American is also really insightful on goal setting, mindset and morning routine.   You can learn more about Sonya at sonyalooney.com where you’ll also be able to follow her podcast. Her blog on setting goals can be found here: https://www.sonyalooney.com/2017/09/06/secrets-of-goal-setting/  Also you can join her Plant Powered Tribe Facebook Group.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/plantpoweredtribe/  You can get Richard’s weekly email filled with sports news and views by signing up at sportuccino.com/email.  You can try out audible at audibletrial.com/best.  Plus, if you want to keep listening and learning from World and Olympic Champions then please support the Best in the World with Richard Parr podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/bestintheworld.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

101 Sonya Looney – Mountain Biking World Champion

Each week on the ‘Best In the World’ Podcast Richard Parr talks to athletes and sports stars who have reached the pinnacles of their careers. These are World Champions, Olympic Champions, World Record Holders and World Number Ones. The show delves into what these talented individuals have done to achieve their success. This includes training, nutrition, determination, sacrifices, time management, home environment and much more. Richard wants to know what they do so we can improve our own lives. All of the episodes are available at sportuccino.com. You can connect with Richard on twitter @richard_parr .

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