Between Two Beers • 14 September 2025

Olympic BMX Star, Sarah Walker: Overcoming Brain Injury, 18 Broken Bones & Fear

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Olympic BMX star Sarah Walker has lived through it all: the glory of an Olympic silver medal, the pain of breaking 18 bones, and the terrifying reality of a serious brain injury that changed her personality.

In this episode of Between Two Beers, Sarah reveals:

  • The mindset shift that turned fear into bravery.

  • How she rebuilt her confidence after devastating injuries.

  • What it really takes to compete at the Olympics when one mistake can end your career.

  • The influence of legendary sports psychologist David Galbraith and the lessons she carried beyond sport.

This is not just a story about BMX. It’s about resilience, mental strength, and how to keep believing when the world tells you to stop.

📌 Chapters & Key Moments Inside:

  • Overcoming brain injury and the fear of never riding again.

  • The Olympic final that changed her life forever.

  • Breaking 18 bones and finding courage through pain.

  • Mindset techniques that anyone can use to perform under pressure.

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