E17: Beyond the Glory - Zola Budd

In this inspiring episode of Beyond the Glory, host John Walland sits down with South African running legend Zola Budd — a name synonymous with courage, humility, and barefoot brilliance. From her early days in Bloemfontein to her meteoric rise onto the world stage, Zola reflects on a life shaped by passion, resilience, and an unyielding love for running. She shares candid insights into her post-competitive life — coaching, counseling, and nurturing future champions through the ACE Trust’s scholarship program. Zola opens up about the importance of mental well-being in sport, her philosophy that “better humans make better athletes,” and the joy she finds in guiding South Africa’s next generation. From her barefoot beginnings to her plans to compete as a grandmaster at 60, Zola’s story is one of perseverance, purpose, and grace — a celebration of legacy, forgiveness, and finding peace beyond the finish line. https://iconx360.com/  

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