HALF-TIME HUDDLE: "I never thought I'd amount to anything and it's been a really long journey", Paralympic Gold Medallist, Rowan Crothers

Hello and Welcome Back to Chicks & Balls the Podcast: A Sports Podcast by Women, about more than womens sport!  Happy Monday, we couldn't be more excited to be bringing you today’s inspiring HalfTime Huddle interview!  These chats are deeper dive conversations than what we get in our regular eps and they feature some of our favourite athletes and sports insiders. Rowan Crothers was bullied as a kid because of his cerebral palsy. He struggled with his self worth and even didn't believe he'd amount to anything. But while watching the 2008 Beijing Paralympic games, as he watched people like him - champions - doing the unimaginable in sport, on the worlds stage, a light bulb went off - maybe he could do this. He started swimming at the suggestion of his physiotherapist and 11 years later not only is he a Paralympian, but a dual Gold Medallist and an incredible character that has captured the hearts of Aussies everywhere! We are always so grateful to talk to the incredible athletes we do on this podcast, but Rowan and his story has left a particular mark on our hearts - he is a true role model and inspiration for us all! We chat about his passion, his hopes for the next generation of kids with disabilities - and excitedly, his plans to keep swimming until the 2032 Brisbane Games!!! Massive thanks to Rowan for making the time to hang out! We hope you love it as much as we do! . . . Follow us on IG: @chicksandballspod Follow our hosts on IG: @marlee.silva @keelyysilva @g.moore  The best way to support us & the show? Subscribe + Give us a 5 star rating! Share with your mates! Need to contact us further, email us: [email protected] . . . Produced and edited by Blake Mannes from Diamantina Media on the unceded lands of the Gadigal people. We pay our respects to the Traditional Owners of each of the countries we record from and where all our listeners tune in from today and everyday. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.