103 Stefan Groothuis – Speed Skating Olympic Champion

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Best in the World with Richard Parr

Richard Parr

115 episodes

7 months ago

On the ‘Best In the World’ Podcast, Richard Parr talks to sports stars who have reached the pinnacle. World Champions, Olympic Champions, World Record Holders & World Number Ones. The show reveals what these athletes do differently from the rest of us to be the best. This includes training techniques, nutrition, relationships, sacrifices, mental health, time management, home environment and much more. Richard wants to know what they do so we can improve our own lives. Connect with Richard on social media @richard_parr.

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103 Stefan Groothuis – Speed Skating Olympic Champion

Best in the World with Richard Parr

55 minutes 55 seconds

7 years ago

103 Stefan Groothuis – Speed Skating Olympic Champion

In 2014, at the age of 32, Stefan Groothuis became the 1000 metres speed skating Olympic Champion.

Stefan is our guest this week on the Best in the World with Richard Parr.

Stefan opens up about his battle with depression in 2011.

He talks about how he managed to get over his mental illness and eventually win Olympic gold.

He talks about the injuries he suffered throughout his career including slicing his achilles with his skate.

The Dutchman tells us what a World-class speed skater requires from his equipment and his thoughts on the Norwegian skaters wearing blue suits.

You can learn more about Stefan at http://wwwStefangroothuis.nl.

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