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142: Rachel Lewis: "Why Can’t We Dream Bigger?" – Olympic Sacrifice, Identity, and Life After Sport
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What happens when the roar of the crowd fades and the Olympic dream becomes a memory? For Rachel Lewis, the transition from elite athlete to "what’s next?" wasn’t just a career shift—it was an identity crisis, a financial struggle, and ultimately, a mission to change the game for future athletes.
In this raw and inspiring conversation, Rachel opens up about:
Writing "Olympic volleyball player" in her yearbook at 15—before she even knew how to play the sport.
Training with boys, living in fire stations, and riding bikes to fundraise—just to keep her Olympic dream alive.
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