Liam Malone Paralympian on a mission! || Runners Only! Podcast with Dom Harvey
Episode Description
EP47 Runners Only! with Dom Harvey & Liam Malone Liam Malone became a household name back in 2016 when he cleaned up on the track at the Rio Paralympics, winning 2 golds and a silver.
He won the hearts of the nation with his long hair and IDGAF speech that went viral where he described himself as “a kid from Nelson who reads books and runs round in circles.” Brilliant.
He was born with a condition that meant walking was near impossible. So, his parents made the call to get his feet amputated before he was old enough to remember.
He’s such a fascinating guy and it was a pleasure to sit down with him to shoot the shit…..even though he did make me go to his place at 7am on a Sunday morning after a Black Ferns game, True!
Really hope you guys like this conversation.
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Brief Summary
Liam Malone discusses his Paralympic journey, personal challenges, and life after athletics in this candid episode of Runners Only.
Key points
- The Tough Decision. Liam reflects on the difficult choice his parents made to amputate his legs.
- Liam Malone's Journey. Liam Malone shares his incredible journey from amputation to Paralympic success.
- Marathon Madness. Liam recounts his experience running a marathon with no training.
- A Tough Upbringing. The speaker reflects on their mother's battle with cancer and the lessons learned from her resilience.
- The Secret Family. Discovering a secret younger brother after the death of his mother adds complexity to family dynamics.
- Finding Purpose. After a tumultuous period, the speaker decides to pursue their dreams and aims for the Paralympics.
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Episode highlights
- The Tough DecisionLiam reflects on the difficult choice his parents made to amputate his legs.“It's a terrifying decision, it's an awful decision.”9:40Dec 7, 2022
- Liam Malone's JourneyLiam Malone shares his incredible journey from amputation to Paralympic success.“I was just like running around, I was loving life.”10:54Dec 7, 2022
- Marathon MadnessLiam recounts his experience running a marathon with no training.“I ran to the end, I feel great!”14:22Dec 7, 2022
- A Tough UpbringingThe speaker reflects on their mother's battle with cancer and the lessons learned from her resilience.“She was an extraordinarily tough woman.”21:59Dec 7, 2022
- The Secret FamilyDiscovering a secret younger brother after the death of his mother adds complexity to family dynamics.“I had a secret family that I never knew about for three years.”25:16Dec 7, 2022
- Finding PurposeAfter a tumultuous period, the speaker decides to pursue their dreams and aims for the Paralympics.“I just walked into the offices and said I'll go to Rio in three years time.”35:00Dec 7, 2022
- The Value of the ParalympicsExploring the significance and risks of pursuing a Paralympic career.“The risks are if I hadn’t succeeded, I spent three years in a positive environment.”37:37Dec 7, 2022
- University as a Scam?A critical take on the value of university education in today's world.“I don’t think it’s a good use of your time.”40:14Dec 7, 2022
