21 - 27 June 2027 - Broad Chalke, Salisbury

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10:00 - 10:45
Sun, 28 June
143. The Essence of Success: Sporting Greatness
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‘I train twice on Christmas Day because I know the others aren’t training at all. It gives me two extra days.’ Olympian Daley Thompson had a particularly single minded approach to succeeding in the decathlon which reflected his era. However, the pressures to perform have changed dramatically over time, as well as the rewards. Join Sarah Winckless, Olympic medal winner and double world champion British rower, and Emanuele Pirro, Formula 1 racing driver, for a powerful conversation with Greg Mills on performance, resilience, and the mindset of champions. Drawing on their personal experience at the very top levels of sport, Pirro and Winckless explore how athletes push beyond limits, adapt under pressure, and turn setbacks into strength. Is greatness born or built? How much is talent, discipline, or luck? This event reveals what it really takes to win, both on and off the field.

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