

The Hidden Athlete
Ross Burrage
The Hidden Athlete Podcast delves into the lives of the humble elite endurance athlete who has achieved incredible things with little or no public recognition. This Podcast will always be about the athlete and has not been developed for commercial gain. For images and further stories about our stars jump on Instagram @thehiddenathletepodcast Enjoy.
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Jul 18, 2019 • 2h 31min
Episode 55: Abdullah Zeinab - Winner 2019 6,800km Trans America Bike Race in Record Time
An Ultra Endurance Cyclist who burst on to the scene in 2018 by Winning the 5,500km Indian Pacific Wheel Race then backed it up with a record breaking ride in the 2019 6,800km Trans America Bike Race placing him amongst the best Ultra Cyclists on the planet. An incredible athlete.

Jun 13, 2019 • 1h 10min
Episode 54: Lael Wilcox - Ultra Endurance Cyclist & 2016 Trans Am Bike Race Winner
In five short years Lael Wilcox has become known as one of the worlds best Ultra Endurance Athletes. The overall winner of the 6,800km 2016 Trans Am Bike Race & 2015 Female Winner of the 4,400km off-road Tour Divide. This current Tour Divide record holder shares some amazing insights into the crazy world of Ultra Endurance Cycling. Enjoy

Jun 12, 2019 • 1h 55min
Episode 53: Josh Kato - Ultra Endurance Cyclist & 2015 Tour Divide Winner
This is an incredible tell all story of what an elite Ultra Endurance Athlete can put themselves through when in their darkest moments. Josh's description of his 2017 Tour Divide race is mind blowing. Enjoy listening to one of the most likable and humble Ultra Endurance Athletes currently still racing.

Jun 3, 2019 • 1h 28min
Episode 52: Ant Williams - Free Diver & Ice Diving 2xWorld Record Holder
This is an incredible story of bravery and skill. Ant walks us through the crazy world of free diving and the skill necessary to become one of the worlds best. He shares his story on becoming a 2xWorld Record Holder for an Ice Dive that reaches 75m below the surface. Insane story. Enjoy

May 30, 2019 • 1h 52min
Episode 51: Alice McNamara - 2 x Rowing World Champion & Elite Stairclimber
Alice is a multiple National and World Champion Rower who has experienced her share of adversity but what you will find fascinating is her transition into one of the worlds best stair climbers. Alice has won the Eureka Tower climb 7 times, won the Empire State Building climb in just her second start whilst in her prime as a rower. A very interesting story. Enjoy.

May 27, 2019 • 1h 29min
Episode 50: Alistair Donohoe - 6 x UCI Track & Road World Cycling Champ & 2 x Paralympian Silver Medalist
Amongst some horrific injuries and life adversity, Alistair has managed to accumulate 18 UCI Track & Road World Championship Medals including 6 Individual World Championship Gold Medals. He has also won 2 Paralympic Silver Medals and was recently awarded the 2018 Australian Para Athlete of the year.....all by the age of 24.

May 20, 2019 • 1h 22min
Episode 49: Grace Thek - Australian Pro Triathlete
After turning pro just 15 months ago Grace Thek has hit the pro ranks in impressive style...with six Half Ironman distance podiums in her first 10 Half Ironman starts. A genuine up and comer from an elite running back ground. One to watch closely. Follow Grace's journey on Insta: @gracethek

May 15, 2019 • 1h 57min
Episode 48: Nick Skarajew - Australian Single Speed Ultra Endurance Cyclist
One of Australia's most experienced Ultra Endurance Cyclists is currently preparing for one of the worlds most prestigious off-road Bikepacking races...the Tour Divide. Nick is the first ever Single Speed rider to complete the grueling Race To The Rock and Hunt1000 and was on course in the 2017 Indian Pacific Wheel Race when the sad news of Mike Halls death spread down through the competitors. Enjoy.

Apr 11, 2019 • 2h 3min
Episode 47: Chris Porter - Ocean Adventurer & Elite Surf Athlete
If you want to be inspired to get off the couch and squeeze the most out of life then have a listen to Chris' story. His account of an adventure around South Georgia Island with three good mates is incredible. They did it in record time and were only the third group to do so. Loved this listen.

Mar 27, 2019 • 1h 35min
Episode 46: Bikepacking Ramblings with Lewis Ciddor & Ty Domin
Ty & Lewis provide some insight into the world and evolution of the Bikepacking community in Australia. They walk us through their experience at the most prestigious off road Bikepacking event the Tour Divide and some more recent Australian events like VicDivide550. Enjoy.