At just five years old, Rebecca Mason had one dream — to represent Great Britain at the Olympics.
By her teens, she was a British champion, training full-time, sacrificing school, friends, and a normal childhood to chase that goal. But eight weeks before the Olympics, one devastating injury shattered everything.
While her team flew to Barcelona, she was being wheeled into surgery — her Olympic dream over in an instant.
What followed was years of rebuilding — learning who Becca was without the gymnast identity, navigating life beyond medals and routines.
But resilience runs deep. Years later, she became a HYROX E15 Athlete being the UK's Fastest Women — only to face injury again. And through it all, she’s transformed heartbreak into fuel, now coaching some of the world’s best athletes and helping others find their own strength after loss.
This is a story about identity, resilience, and the courage to keep becoming.
Takeaways
Everything that you have done and been through is worth it.
It's easier racing because I was in control.
You can't help or do it for them.
Accept the failure because it's part of it.
None of those athletes were afraid to fail.
Why not me?
I'm becoming a more rounded balanced person.
Everything will work its way out.
You get to run the race and let all that adrenaline off.
This is the best podcast I've ever been on!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to an Inspiring Journey
02:42 The Early Days of Gymnastics
04:14 The Path to Elite Performance
06:01 Challenges and Sacrifices in Gymnastics
08:04 Navigating Hard Times and Injuries
10:09 The Pressure of Perfection
11:43 Emotional Toll of Elite Sports
13:27 Life After Gymnastics: Finding Identity
15:08 The Olympic Dream and Its Disappointments
18:06 Rebuilding and Moving Forward
20:38 The Transition to High Rocks
23:00 The Journey into High Rocks
24:39 Rediscovering Competitiveness
27:09 Becoming a World Champion
31:32 Balancing Family and Athletic Goals
34:33 Overcoming Injuries and Setbacks
41:41 Transitioning to Coaching and New Opportunities
46:37 NEWCHAPTER
53:13 THANK YOU FINAL
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