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Podcast: Off The Podium - An Olympics Podcast
Episode: Episode 530 - Matt Smith Interview
Description: South Africa isn’t a nation you’d expect to produce many Winter Olympians—especially athletes with no background in winter sports. But Matt Smith is no ordinary competitor. Known as the “Snowbok,” he only picked up skis three years ago and set himself an audacious goal: qualify for the Olympics in Cross-Country Skiing and fulfil his childhood dream of representing his country on the world stage. Amazingly, Matt did exactly that, achieving his dream by qualifying for Milano Cortina next month. Through perseverance, determination and a relentless never-say-die attitude, he has pushed himself to the brink of a moment few...