Sports Stories

Natalie Pinkham speaks to remarkable youngster Billy Monger, to discuss the British racing driver’s near fatal accident in 2017, which resulted in him losing both legs. Less than a year later, Billy made an unexpected return to racing, securing a podium place on his unbelievable debut in British F3. Here him candidly discuss the horrific accident, his ongoing recovery, his friendship with Lewis Hamilton and becoming a role model. 1hr 2 mins

See the Xtra section to listen to him share life experiences with Alex Zanardi.

Richard Whitehead, MBE, is the double Paralympic champion, winning gold in the 200m at both London 2012 and Rio 2016. He also brought home a 100m silver from Rio. He also set the world record in a half marathon and full marathon. He discusses how adversity allows you to grow and how he overcomes obstacles and challenges through a positive mindset and thought process. The Master of Mindset, Born With No Legs. Take Flight podcast.

The Shakeout Podcast, The “Vulnerability” Episode with Adam Campbell. In 2016 Adam took a 200′ fall in the Canadian Rockies, breaking his pelvis, as well as multiple vertebrae in his spine. Here Adam discusses how his near death experience changed his perspective on life.

Alessandro Zanardi was a Formula One, Italian racing driver. He attracted widespread praise for his return to competition in the aftermath of a crash in 2001 that resulted in the amputation of his legs. He returned to racing less than two years after the accident, competing in the FIA World Touring Car Championship between 2003 and 2009. Switching sports, Zanardi took up competition in handcycling, a form of Paralympic cycling, in September 2012 he won gold medals at the London Paralympics.

See the Xtra section to listen to him share life experiences with Billy Monger.