The Duratus Mind Podcast

The Duratus Mind - Mark Colbourne MBE - Paralympic Gold Medalist

October 19, 2020 Season 1 Episode 23
The Duratus Mind - Mark Colbourne MBE - Paralympic Gold Medalist
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The Duratus Mind Podcast
The Duratus Mind - Mark Colbourne MBE - Paralympic Gold Medalist
Oct 19, 2020 Season 1 Episode 23

Mark Colbourne MBE overcame life changing adversity in the form of a severely broken back to a paralympic gold medal.  A paragliding accident in his 30's when his life's passion was living a healthy active lifestyle came as a crushing blow.  But from keeping a positive mindset, setting goals and taking on the challenges in his way saw him far exceed any expectations his doctors could have foreseen.  He threw himself into cycling and it was only a few short years before he found himself in the dream position of being in the final of London 2012 Olympic track event. 

Mark tells his inspiring story in this video and we can all learn more about the benefits of chasing big goals, fully committing to something, never giving up and the power of a strong mindset.  


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Mark Colbourne MBE overcame life changing adversity in the form of a severely broken back to a paralympic gold medal.  A paragliding accident in his 30's when his life's passion was living a healthy active lifestyle came as a crushing blow.  But from keeping a positive mindset, setting goals and taking on the challenges in his way saw him far exceed any expectations his doctors could have foreseen.  He threw himself into cycling and it was only a few short years before he found himself in the dream position of being in the final of London 2012 Olympic track event. 

Mark tells his inspiring story in this video and we can all learn more about the benefits of chasing big goals, fully committing to something, never giving up and the power of a strong mindset.