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EPISODE · Apr 12, 2026 · 4 MIN

Cody Simpson's remarkable journey from pop star to Olympian and back

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Cody Simpson, one of Australia's biggest music stars, made headlines when he left his music career to pursue competitive swimming, earning a spot on the national team and winning two Commonwealth Games medals. After achieving his athletic dreams, he has now returned to music with a new album and renewed creative energy. Simpson discusses the parallels between performing on stage and competing in the pool, revealing that swimming was more nerve-wracking due to limited opportunities for redemption.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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