The Homestretch w/Adrian Durant #24 - Olympic Athlete and a Real Life Fighter Jamie Nieto
07/01/21 • 80 min
Welcome to another episode of The Homestretch w/Adrian Durant, where we meet and have conversations with some of the most inspiring and elite athletes, coaches and sports personalities. Our today's guest, Jamie Nieto is an American high jumper who represented US in two Olympic Games and many other international track & field events. Injuries are biggest nightmare of any athlete but unfortunately they are part and parcel in any sport. Just when he was at the peak of his career, in 2016 Jamie suffered a serious injury which left the two-time Olympic high jumper partially paralyzed from a spinal cord injury and unfortunately ended his career as a professional athlete. But from there his journey as a fighter began. Where most people could have accepted their faith, Jamie was determined to fight back and do whatever it takes to recover from his injury.
In this interview with Jamie Nieto, he shares the painstaking journey to become an Olympic high jumper and the miraculous recovery he has been fighting since he got injured in 2016. Jamie discovered his love for track & field early in his life during his junior years in high school. He shares how he initially wanted to play Basketball but later became a professional high jumper. Athletes often speak about the power of mindset. But Jamie takes it to a higher level as he did the impossible on his wedding day. Despite doctors’ uncertainty whether he would ever walk again, Jamie walked and stood on his feet on his wedding day fulfilling his promise he made to her wife Jamaican hurdler Shevon Stoddart, whom we have also interviewed earlier on this channel. Having found success and disappointment in a sport measured in inches, Nieto understands better than most the challenge of willing one's body to realize its fullest potential. Jamie shares his inspiring life journey from becoming a professional athlete to recovering from a paralyzing injury. We also talked about how he is now and what are his plans for the future.
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Jamaican hurdler Shevon Stoddart Interview-
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Welcome to another episode of The Homestretch w/Adrian Durant, where we meet and have conversations with some of the most inspiring and elite athletes, coaches and sports personalities. Our today's guest, Jamie Nieto is an American high jumper who represented US in two Olympic Games and many other international track & field events. Injuries are biggest nightmare of any athlete but unfortunately they are part and parcel in any sport. Just when he was at the peak of his career, in 2016 Jamie suffered a serious injury which left the two-time Olympic high jumper partially paralyzed from a spinal cord injury and unfortunately ended his career as a professional athlete. But from there his journey as a fighter began. Where most people could have accepted their faith, Jamie was determined to fight back and do whatever it takes to recover from his injury.
In this interview with Jamie Nieto, he shares the painstaking journey to become an Olympic high jumper and the miraculous recovery he has been fighting since he got injured in 2016. Jamie discovered his love for track & field early in his life during his junior years in high school. He shares how he initially wanted to play Basketball but later became a professional high jumper. Athletes often speak about the power of mindset. But Jamie takes it to a higher level as he did the impossible on his wedding day. Despite doctors’ uncertainty whether he would ever walk again, Jamie walked and stood on his feet on his wedding day fulfilling his promise he made to her wife Jamaican hurdler Shevon Stoddart, whom we have also interviewed earlier on this channel. Having found success and disappointment in a sport measured in inches, Nieto understands better than most the challenge of willing one's body to realize its fullest potential. Jamie shares his inspiring life journey from becoming a professional athlete to recovering from a paralyzing injury. We also talked about how he is now and what are his plans for the future.
Thank you for listening!
Jamaican hurdler Shevon Stoddart Interview-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peqMJXyZK4o&t=21s
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The Homestretch w/Adrian Durant #23 - 3 Times Olympian and 7 Times National Champion Mikel Thomas
Welcome to another episode of The Homestretch w/Adrian Durant, where we meet and have conversations with some of the most inspiring and elite athletes, coaches and sports personalities. Out today's guest is an extremely inspiring personality not only because of his achievements but also he has one of the most inspiring journeys of becoming a pro athlete. Mikel Thomas is an International Hurdler who represents Trinidad and Tobago in the 110m Hurdles. Mikel competed in the 110 m hurdles event in 3 Olympics in a row, at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics. He has been a National Champion seven times and is also a National record holder. Mikel has also proved his mettle at international level by winning Pan American Games and NACAC championships in 2015.
Every athlete is made up from struggle and hard work and Mikel also had his share of hard times. In this podcast, Mikel Thomas will share his inspiring story of fulfilling his dream of becoming a pro athlete. From getting homeless to running out of funds, Mikel talks about all the struggles and hardships he faced not only at the beginning of his career but throughout his career. Mikel moved to the U.S. when he was 7 and he has fought his way since then to become what he is now. We also talk with Mikel about, how his life is now and what are his future plans.
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The Homestretch w/Adrian Durant #25 - 2 Time Olympian Track & Field Athlete - Hurdler Eddie Lovett
Welcome to another episode of The Homestretch w/Adrian Durant, where we meet and have conversations with some of the most inspiring and elite athletes, coaches and sports personalities. Our today’s' guest Eddie Lovett is a professional sprinter who specializes in the 110 meters hurdles. Eddie represents U.S. Virgin Islands in international events and has also represented United States. Lovett won a gold medal in the 110 meters hurdles at the 2011 Pan American Junior Athletics Championships. He has also represented U.S. Virgin Islands in 2016 Rio Olympics, World Championships and various other international track & field events.
In this interview with Eddie Lovett, Palm Beach Lakes class of 2010 alumni, former Florida Gator, and 2016 Olympian Eddie Lovett shares his journey of becoming a pro athlete. He talks about his time at University of Florida and running for the college team. He shares, how he was initially into football and why he pivoted to track & field, specifically hurdles. Eddie also talks about how much he was affected after the loss of his father and how he used his personal tragedy to motivate himself on the track and went on to win the NCAA Indoor 60m Hurdles in meet record time. We will also talk about Eddie's current life events and future plans.
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