“If you're not getting fulfilment out of something, if you're not enjoying it you're not going to reach your full potential ”
Robyn Lambird is a non-binary Australian Paralympian, creator, advocate and all round incredible human being. Born in England and raised in Western Australia, Robyn was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of nine.
Despite getting into para athletics later in life within a few years Robyn took home the bronze medal in the 100m T34 at theTokyo Paralympics and became the first non-binary Paralympian to finish on the podium.
Robyn is a fountain of inspiration and a big ball of feel-good energy. In this conversation we cover motivation, the importance of working on your mental game, taking time out, stepping backwards to move forwards, surrounding yourself with people that support you, rituals, habits, how to chase down your dreams and SOOOO MUCCCH MORE!!!
KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
01’13 - How Ambo and Robyn met
01’55 - Robyn early childhood memories in UK
02’29 - Moving to Australia for better opportunities
02’56 - Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy
03’44 - 2007 having surgery at age 12
04’43 - Post surgery emotions and recovery
06’29 - The importance of family and friends
07’45 - Journey from hospital bed to world champ
08’59 - Robyn’s first taste of para-athletics at a ‘Come and Try’ day
09’09 - Coach plants a seed
09’44 - Some advice from Jamie Lobo
11’39 - The path to the Paralympics
12’39 - Adjusting from group sport to solo
13’13 - Motivation - Robyn’s tips
15’02 - Training without competition
18’22 - Stepping away / taking out
19’50 - Getting back in the game
22’58 - Plot Twist at the qualifiers
24’55 - Lessons from pain / failure
27’00 - Mental work
27’53 - Meditations with dad
29’42 - COVID - silver
32’14 - The mental game
37’15 - Are you chasing the right dream?
39’00 - Trust the process, work hard
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