24. Sarah Carli’s journey to the Olympic Games

Inspirational Tales

In 2021, Sarah made her Olympic debut in Tokyo when she represented Australia in the 400m hurdles. But Sarah nearly didn’t make it to the Olympic Games at all because only 5 months earlier she had a freak accident in the gym, which required life saving surgery and many weeks of rest afterwards. Sarah’s surgeon told her to basically forget about the Olympics, but Sarah’s body recovered much quicker than anticipated, allowing her to represent her country in the sport that she loves. In this interview Sarah shares her journey from taking up little athletics as a child, to taking a few years away from athletics as a young adult and then falling back in love with it all over again. She then shares her journey from the gym accident to the Tokyo Olympics and what she is working towards for the future. This interview gives an insight into what it is like to be an elite athlete, including the highs and lows that come along with it. Sarah is a ball of positive energy and I can’t wait to see all that she will be able to achieve in the future. Connect with Sarah Instagram: @sarah_carli Tiktok: sarah_carli Podcast Details Website: inspirationaltales.com.au Instagram: @inspirationaltalespodcast