RO! EXCLUSIVE - Disgraced athlete Zane Robertson shares his story | Runners Only! wth Dom Harvey
Episode Description
EP63 Runners Only! with Dom Harvey & Zane Robertson
Disgraced athlete, Zane Robertson has spoken exclusively to Runner's Only! podcaster, Dom Harvey about being caught for doping.
On Tuesday March 22, it was announced that NZ distance runner, Zane Robertson had received a seven-year ban for failing a drug test.
Four years was for taking the banned substance EPO, an additional three years was for trying to cover up his failed test.
At the age of 33, this likely spells the end of his professional career.
Zane and I connected to have this conversation the morning after, Thursday March 23.
In this podcast, a tired and understandably emotional Zane talked openly and frankly about the announcement and the events leading up to it.
The interview was done early this morning (23/03/23) NZ time with Robertson live from Kenya.
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Brief Summary
Zane Robertson discusses his EPO ban, the pressures of elite sports, and the emotional impact of his decisions.
Key points
- Zane Robertson's EPO Scandal. Zane Robertson, a top New Zealand runner, faces a seven-year ban for doping.
- The Pressure of Elite Sports. Zane discusses the immense pressure and challenges faced by elite athletes.
- Mental Health Struggles. Zane opens up about his mental health and the impact of his decisions.
- The Hardest Calls. Zane shares the emotional difficulty of telling his family about his situation.
- Desperation and Decisions. Zane reflects on the desperation that led to his mistakes in his career.
- Finding Support. Zane discusses the importance of having a support network during tough times.
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Episode highlights
- Zane Robertson's EPO ScandalZane Robertson, a top New Zealand runner, faces a seven-year ban for doping.“It's been a pretty depressing, devastating day for me.”1:17Mar 22, 2023
- The Pressure of Elite SportsZane discusses the immense pressure and challenges faced by elite athletes.“Why do people like myself always have to be the ones to lose?”3:06Mar 22, 2023
- Mental Health StrugglesZane opens up about his mental health and the impact of his decisions.“I wanted to die. I didn't want to live anymore.”16:44Mar 22, 2023
- The Hardest CallsZane shares the emotional difficulty of telling his family about his situation.“That was probably the hardest thing.”28:23Mar 22, 2023
- Desperation and DecisionsZane reflects on the desperation that led to his mistakes in his career.“Desperation comes to mind.”30:26Mar 22, 2023
- Finding SupportZane discusses the importance of having a support network during tough times.“You just want to be safe emotionally and mentally.”37:12Mar 22, 2023
- A Message to FansZane expresses his regret and desire to be remembered for more than just running.“I’m really sorry that I let them all down.”38:01Mar 22, 2023
