Beyond the gold medals with Tatjana Smith (South Africa)

What does it take to become the most decorated Olympian in South African history? In this episode, Tatjana Smith (Schoenmaker), shares the mindset, sacrifice, resilience, and inner journey behind Olympic greatness. Tatjana made history at the Olympic Games by winning: 🥇 Gold in the 200m Breaststroke at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (in world record time) 🥈 Silver in the 100m Breaststroke at Tokyo 2020 🥇 Gold in the 100m Breaststroke at the Paris 2024 Olympics 🥈 Silver in the 200m Breaststroke at the Paris 2024 Olympics These achievements made her the most decorated South African Olympian of all time. But beyond the medals, this conversation dives into the emotional side of elite performance and “what’s next” after retirement from competitive swimming. Whether you’re an athlete, leader, entrepreneur, or someone navigating change, Tatjana’s story will leave you inspired.