The Perfect 10 Podcast

Category: Sport

  • Ep: 60 World Surf Ski Champion Jemma Smith – Endurance, Excellence & Going One Better

    Ep: 60 World Surf Ski Champion Jemma Smith – Endurance, Excellence & Going One Better

    Some athletes explode out of the blocks.
    Others grow stronger the longer the race goes.

    Jemma Smith belongs firmly in the second category – and in my opinion, she is one of the most under-rated athletes in Australia.

    A two-time World Ocean Ski Champion and winner of the iconic Coolangatta Gold, Jemma knows what it takes to endure — physically, mentally, and emotionally. In this episode, she reflects on one of the most defining moments of her career: her second-place finish at the 2019 Coolangatta Gold, the closest finish in the event’s history.

    For many, that moment could have been a lifelong “what if”.
    For Jemma, it fuelled the fire, and drove her to a new level of excellence.

    She opens up about how that narrow defeat sharpened her resolve, reshaped her preparation, and ultimately drove her to go one better on one of surf lifesaving’s most unforgiving stages.

    At just 26, Jemma continues to redefine consistency and longevity. She is the winner of an extraordinary 12 Champion Lifesaver titles at the Australian Championships, a record that speaks volumes about her all-round mastery of the sport.

    Away from competition, Jemma is already giving back, coaching the next generation of sprint kayakers through her role at the NSW Institute of Sport.

    This is a conversation about patience, perspective, and the power of using disappointment as a turning point — with one of Australia’s finest endurance athletes.

    Discover more episodes and conversations with champions at The Perfect 10 website https://www.theperfect10.com.au

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  • Ep:36 Kerri Pottharst – The Olympic Champion who Inspired a Nation

    Ep:36 Kerri Pottharst – The Olympic Champion who Inspired a Nation

    One of Australia’s most admired Olympians, Kerri Pottharst OAM joins The Perfect 10 to share her remarkable journey from adversity to Olympic glory.

    After a serious injury brought her indoor volleyball career to an abrupt halt, Pottharst reinvented herself on the sand, becoming a three-time Olympian and famously winning gold with Natalie Cook at Bondi Beach during the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. It was a moment that captivated the nation and cemented her place in Australian sporting history.

    Now a sought-after motivational speaker, author, athlete mentor and proud mother, Kerri reflects on the lessons learned from elite sport, overcoming setbacks, handling pressure on the biggest stage, and inspiring a new generation. She also discusses introducing herself to a whole new audience through her appearance on SAS Australia.

    This is an engaging and uplifting conversation with a trailblazer who continues to make a difference long after her Olympic triumph.

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  • Ep: 26 Legendary Front Row Forward – Mark “Ogre” O’Meley

    Ep: 26 Legendary Front Row Forward – Mark “Ogre” O’Meley

    From the tough breeding ground of the Munmorah Maulers Junior Rugby League Club, Mark O’Meley emerged as one of rugby league’s most respected and feared front-rowers.

    In Part One, “Ogre” reflects on becoming a Dad at the age of 16, his journey from the Central Coast to the NRL, bursting onto the scene with the North Sydney Bears before becoming a premiership winner with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in 2004.

    He speaks candidly about being told he was never good enough, as well as his stunning State of Origin debut, and he names his Best 17 that he played with or against.

    His career also included stints with the Sydney Roosters and Hull FC, along with 10 appearances for New South Wales and 15 Tests for Australia.

    Enjoy this classic episode of The Perfect 10.

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