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What does it take to win an Olympic gold? | Amy Truesdale on You Are Not Your Limits

What does it take to win an Olympic gold? | Amy Truesdale on You Are Not Your Limits

Update: 2025-11-13
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You Are Not Your Limits - EPISODE 2: Amy Truesdale on gold medals, growing through pain & staying humble.

In this episode of You Are Not Your Limits, Javeno sits down with Paralympic Taekwondo Champion Amy Truesdale - a world, European and Paralympic gold medallist who’s spent nearly 30 years fighting barriers both inside and outside the ring.

From competing against able-bodied athletes to becoming a global champion, Amy shares the journey behind her success, the reality of life after winning gold in Paris, and the struggles most people never see.

The pair open up about:


🥇 What it really takes to become a Paralympic champion

🧠 How success doesn’t always equal happiness

💪 Overcoming prejudice and changing perceptions of disability

🔥 The importance of good coaching and inclusion in sport

💬 Finding purpose beyond medals and recognition


Amy’s story is raw, grounded and full of perspective. A reminder that strength isn’t just physical, and that you are NOT your limits.


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What does it take to win an Olympic gold? | Amy Truesdale on You Are Not Your Limits

What does it take to win an Olympic gold? | Amy Truesdale on You Are Not Your Limits