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

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

Update: 2025-09-14
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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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Olympic BMX Star, Sarah Walker: Overcoming Brain Injury, 18 Broken Bones & Fear

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