Dame Susan Devoy on Receiving Death Threats, Peeing in a Trophy, Her Winning Mentality & More!

Dom Harvey

Episode Description

Dame Susan Devoy

As a teenager from Rotorua, Susan became the world’s greatest female squash player in the 1980s and 90s and is still considered to be one of the GOATS of the sport.

She won ALL the World Open Titles between 1985 and 1992.

She won the British Open eight times.

Then in 1992, at the peak of her powers, she shocked the world by retiring on top.

And that’s just the sporting chapter of this remarkable woman’s life.

Since then, she has raised a family, got a Knighthood, spent 5 years as race relations commissioner, donated thousands of hours to charity and fundraising, took part on a reality TV show and just wrote a new book called “Dame Suzy D: My Story.”

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Brief Summary

Dame Susan Devoy discusses her squash career, family life, and experiences as Race Relations Commissioner in New Zealand.

Key points

  • The Chaos of Family Life. Dame Susan shares her feelings about her children growing up and leaving home.
  • Writing My Story. Dame Susan discusses the challenges and emotions involved in writing her autobiography.
  • The Fear of Losing. A deep-seated fear of losing can drive champions to push themselves harder than ever.
  • Media Pressure. The impact of media scrutiny can lead to a desire to disconnect from public opinion.
  • A Wildly Successful Fundraiser. Raised half a million dollars for muscular dystrophy, a formidable achievement.
  • Unexpected Royal Honor. Received a letter for a royal honor nomination after having her fourth son.

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