{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/637edd2f571c7c0011b83a32/69165d10e4a19aaf0796461e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How Hamish Kerr Became the Best High Jumper in the World","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/637edd2f571c7c0011b83a32/1763088456188-9a476de9-51e4-4447-a470-d87ecf4bb7b0.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Hamish Kerr was a guest on the podcast three years ago.&nbsp;Back then he had just won a commonwealth games gold medal and the podcast was still called “Runners Only.”</p><p><br></p><p>A lot has happened since then.&nbsp;Hamish Kerr is now the undisputed best high jumper on the planet- you name it, he has won it.&nbsp;Olympic Gold, Commonwealth Gold, World champion, Diamond league champion, Halberg sportsman of the year...</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Hamish opens up about the Paris Olympics- why he was in tears on the track in the packed stadium before going on to win gold.</p><p><br></p><p>How life has changed since becoming the best in the world.</p><p><br></p><p>How he overcame self-doubt and pressure.</p><p><br></p><p>And why he thinks he can still be better.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode goes beyond sport.&nbsp;It’s a deeply human look at the mindset of one of New Zealand’s most successful athletes.</p><p>Strap yourself in.&nbsp;This episode is one hell of a ride!</p><p>***</p><p><br></p><p>Massive thanks to my long-term podcast sponsors, Generate.</p><p>If I could ask you to do one big favour — for me&nbsp;<em>and</em>&nbsp;for yourself — it would be to&nbsp;consider getting KiwiSaver advice from Generate, like I did.</p><p>The decisions you make with your KiwiSaver now could have a big impact on how much you have to live on in retirement. And if you’ve never had KiwiSaver advice before, you could be missing out.</p><p>Generate has a strong track record of long-term performance — You can check out their latest returns on their website.</p><p>They also have advisers who can come to you and help you figure out the right KiwiSaver setup for your goals — no pressure, just good advice.</p><p>I met with one when Generate came on board as a sponsor back in 2023 — and honestly, I wish I’d done it sooner.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Head to </strong><a href=\"https://www.generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom</strong></a><strong> to book a chat</strong></p><p><br></p><p>The issuer of the scheme is Generate&nbsp;Investment&nbsp;Management Limited. To see their Product disclosure statement see generatekiwisaver.co.nz/pds Past performance does not guarantee future returns.</p><p><br></p><p><em>And just a reminder — everyone’s situation is different, so I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions.</em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Dom Harvey"}