Defining Capability with Former Paralympian and Endurance Athlete, Dave Wetherill | MindSets Podcast | Episode 101

This week, Angus is joined by former Paralympian turned endurance athlete David Wetherill.Born with multiple epiphyseal dysplasia, a condition affecting bone development, David went on to become an elite Class 6 para table tennis player, representing Great Britain at three Paralympic Games: Beijing 2008, London 2012 and Rio 2016.You may have seen David without even knowing his name. At London 2012, he produced one of the most iconic moments of the Games — an incredible diving table tennis winner while playing with a crutch, a shot that went viral around the world.But David's sporting story didn't end with the Paralympics.We kick things off with some of the biggest sports stories, including:Yomif Kejelcha's incredible 56:51 half-marathon world record.Britain's Matthew Brennan taking another victory at the Vuelta a España.Tadej Pogačar continuing to show his class.The Seattle Seahawks reportedly being sold for $9.6 billion.Jakub Menšík and Karolína Muchová winning the US Open mixed doubles title.Controversy surrounding the Sydney Marathon medals.Plus the latest from Formula 1 at Zandvoort.Then we get into David's remarkable sporting career.We discuss how he first found table tennis, what took him from picking up a bat to representing Great Britain on the biggest stage in para sport, and what life was really like as an elite Paralympic athlete.David takes us through the decision to step away from table tennis and the difficult question that followed: what comes next when the sport that has defined such a huge part of your life is suddenly gone?The answer eventually became endurance sport.We talk about:David's journey from discovering table tennis to becoming a three-time Paralympian.The story behind his famous viral shot at London 2012.Why he eventually stepped away from elite table tennis.Finding a new sporting identity after retirement.Why he was drawn towards endurance sport and pushing his physical limits.His journey into HYROX and being named Inspirational Athlete of the Year.Taking on full-distance Ironman triathlons.Completing the 3.8km swim and 180km bike in incredibly tough conditions.The reality of attempting an Ironman twice without reaching the finish line.How David approaches setbacks, competition and challenges that might appear impossible from the outside.We also get some grievances off our chests in another edition of Grinds My Gears, including people taking up the entire pavement with umbrellas, questionable FAGE yoghurt consumption, gym farting etiquette and the frustration of being asked how many sets you have left when you're already on your final one.To finish, David's sporting knowledge is put to the test.From Paralympic table tennis and HYROX to the London Marathon and the history of Ironman, we find out how much a man who has competed across these worlds actually knows about them.This is a conversation about elite sport, identity, failure, adaptation and what happens when you're forced to find a new challenge after spending years competing at the highest level.🎙️ Hosted by Angus Cook, with special guest David Wetherill📸 Follow David:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/wetherill.para.fit/🎧 Listen Everywhere:https://linktr.ee/mindsets_podcast📸 Follow MindSets:MindSets Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/mindsets_podcast/Angus Cookhttps://www.instagram.com/anguscook/TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@mindsets_podcast📩 Business [email protected]🤝 Official PartnersHystyle Clothinghttps://www.hystyleclo.comUse code MINDSET15 for 15% OFF#MindSetsPodcast #DavidWetherill #Paralympics #Paralympian #ParaTableTennis #TeamGB #HYROX #HYROXTraining #Ironman #Triathlon #Endurance #EnduranceSport #London2012 #AdaptiveAthlete #HybridAthlete #Mindset #Resilience #SportsPodcast #FitnessPodcast