Beyond Athletic with Ryan Jay Owens #4 How To Be A “Not-So-Tall” 2x Olympian Who Couldn’t Even Walk with Suzana Ćebić
Sep 18, 2014
In this conversation, Suzana Ćebić, a two-time Olympian and Serbian national team libero, shares her inspiring journey of resilience after a serious illness that left her unable to walk. She reflects on balancing her sports career with education, the pivotal support from her family, and her intense on-court persona versus a calm off-court life. Suzana also discusses her future aspirations post-sports and the significance of mentorship for young athletes, emphasizing the importance of never giving up on dreams.
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Never Give Up
- Never give up even when others doubt you or challenges seem impossible.
- Persisting through setbacks keeps opportunities open and builds resilience.
From School Practices To Libero
- Suzana started volleyball at 13 in school with three weekly practices and only later joined a club.
- She resisted playing libero at first but quickly embraced defense after trying it in competition.
Leaving Home For Užice
- At 17 Suzana left her small town to join Užice after getting a contract and played there six years.
- Her first year at Užice included Champions League experience which accelerated her growth.
