Episode 385 - Kyle Bruce Interview

Off The Podium - An Olympics Podcast

Get ready to lift yourself into an almighty episode as we return to the great sport of weightlifting and speak with Aussie Paris Olympian Kyle Bruce about his extraordinary rise in the sport and his hopes ahead of his Olympic debut in just a few weeks time! We learn about his beginnings in weightlifting and how a very unique set of circumstances led him into the sport and away from another that he was rising through the ranks in. We also learn more about the brutal nature of weightlifting and the many challenges that athletes in the sport face, particularly from a country such as Australia. Added to this we find out the origin of his incredible nickname, more about his emotional time at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and the unique way he expects his Paris Olympics experience to go. It's one of our most honest and heartfelt chats we've ever had on the show, so make sure you don't miss it!