Beyond the Ordinary
From Red Bull, meet the people pushing the boundaries of sport, adventure, gaming, culture and more. With interviews, discussions and immersive long reads, this is Beyond the Ordinary. Listen to all episodes and discover more about Beyond the Ordinary at redbull.com/BeyondTheOrdinary
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November 14, 2023 • 18 mins
If you have missed hearing from incredible people who push the boundaries of their sport, we have got something beyond the ordinary for you. Mind Set Win is a podcast about how we can apply the mental tactics that elite athletes use to our everyday lives.
BMX legend Daniel Dhers joined hosts Cédric Dumont and York Peter-Klöppel to reveal his key to competing at the highest level. Daniel talks about being prepared for something to go...
BMX legend Daniel Dhers joined hosts Cédric Dumont and York Peter-Klöppel to reveal his key to competing at the highest level. Daniel talks about being prepared for something to go...
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November 7, 2022 • 12 mins
Meet B-Boy Lee, a young breaking phenomenon from Amsterdam who’s taking the breaking world by storm with his creativity, explosive moves and signature style. With a b-girl for a mother, hear how Lee’s family, crew and upbringing are key to the Red Bull BC One All Star’s evolution as a breaker. He’s been winning battles the world over with his instinctive moves, and now he’s headed to New York City for the 2022 Red Bull BC One World...
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October 3, 2022 • 10 mins
Aidan Heslop is built for cliff diving – and it shows. The British athlete fell in love with the sport at the age of 10, and is now helping push it into a new era for a new generation. Hear how he got hooked after watching Gary Hunt in action and made it his goal to compete in the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series. He achieved that ambition when he became the youngest diver ever to compete in the Series at 16. Now he's scoring 10s...
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September 14, 2022 • 12 mins
Meet basketball player Nadine Selaawi, the teenage schoolgirl from Egypt who challenged cultural expectations and went to the USA to follow her dreams. Inspired by her family, Nadine became a record-breaking athlete at college, and now she's preparing for the Red Bull Half Court World Final back home in Cairo.
This is a long read taken from Red Bull.com. Read this article at https://www.redbull.com/int-en/nadine-selaawi-egyptian-bas...
This is a long read taken from Red Bull.com. Read this article at https://www.redbull.com/int-en/nadine-selaawi-egyptian-bas...
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August 2, 2022 • 12 mins
Meet Principal Strategy Engineer Hannah Schmitz – part of the team making real-time race-winning decisions for Oracle Red Bull Racing. Hannah has been working with the team since joining as an intern in 2009. Together with Head of Race Strategy Will Courtenay and a skilled team, it’s their split-second strategy brilliance that was a large contributor towards Max Verstappen claiming his first FIA Formula One World Championship title...
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May 23, 2022 • 17 mins
Nepal-born Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja is the first Gurkha to serve in the United Kingdom Special Forces. After 10 years of service he decided to give everything up to climb all the world’s 14 peaks over 8,000m in seven months – the last person who achieved the feat took seven years. Hear his story, in his own words, about his humble beginnings and his big dreams.
This long read from RedBull.com is written and read by Josh Sampiero.
Make sur...
This long read from RedBull.com is written and read by Josh Sampiero.
Make sur...
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February 28, 2022 • 29 mins
Australian cliff diving sensation, Rhiannan “Rhi” Iffland has leapt from hot air balloons, helicopters and plunged into oceans all across the globe.
But even as a five time world series champion and two time FINA world champion, Rhi says she still experiences fear and sometimes it’s what keeps her safe.
Rhi began her cliff diving career with a stunning win. In her rookie year – 2016 – she won her first-ever competition as a wild...
But even as a five time world series champion and two time FINA world champion, Rhi says she still experiences fear and sometimes it’s what keeps her safe.
Rhi began her cliff diving career with a stunning win. In her rookie year – 2016 – she won her first-ever competition as a wild...
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February 21, 2022 • 34 mins
Snowboarder and Olympian Jess Rich has had to contend with fear and push past her comfort zone throughout her career.
Jess didn’t grow up in the snow and never dreamt that she’d one day compete in the winter Olympics.
Jess made her Olympic debut in the new Olympic discipline of women's snowboard Big Air at PyeongChang 2018.
The Sydney-sider, who originally intended to compete in both slopestyle and Big Air, ruptured her ACL on...
Jess didn’t grow up in the snow and never dreamt that she’d one day compete in the winter Olympics.
Jess made her Olympic debut in the new Olympic discipline of women's snowboard Big Air at PyeongChang 2018.
The Sydney-sider, who originally intended to compete in both slopestyle and Big Air, ruptured her ACL on...
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February 14, 2022 • 33 mins
Paralympic gold medallist Kelly Cartwright embodies all the grit and determination.
At the age of 15, after being diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer in her right knee, Kelly was forced to make a decision that would change the direction of her life.
In November 2004, faced with the option of amputation or radical surgery to remove the cancer Kelly had her right leg amputated.
After a painstaking 3 months of re...
At the age of 15, after being diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer in her right knee, Kelly was forced to make a decision that would change the direction of her life.
In November 2004, faced with the option of amputation or radical surgery to remove the cancer Kelly had her right leg amputated.
After a painstaking 3 months of re...
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February 7, 2022 • 24 mins
The BMX sensation, who's already a five-time world champion.
Saya Sakakibara is an Olympic BMX rider and at 22 she’s already a champion.
Saya’s love for BMX began before she could walk and despite some devastating setbacks, Saya’s never let fear influence her performance.
At the age of four Saya attended practice sessions and races that Kai, her older brother was involved in and her love of the sport of BMX racing grew from there...
Saya Sakakibara is an Olympic BMX rider and at 22 she’s already a champion.
Saya’s love for BMX began before she could walk and despite some devastating setbacks, Saya’s never let fear influence her performance.
At the age of four Saya attended practice sessions and races that Kai, her older brother was involved in and her love of the sport of BMX racing grew from there...
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January 31, 2022 • 31 mins
Jess Fox is considered to be the best paddler in the world.
As a kayak and slalom canoeist and Olympic gold medallist, Jess discusses her relationship with fear and what it takes to be the best in the world.
Jess was born into paddling royalty in Marseille, France on June 11, 1994 to parents Richard Fox and Myriam Fox - Jerusalmi – both Olympians from England and France respectively.
After moving to Australia at the age of four,...
As a kayak and slalom canoeist and Olympic gold medallist, Jess discusses her relationship with fear and what it takes to be the best in the world.
Jess was born into paddling royalty in Marseille, France on June 11, 1994 to parents Richard Fox and Myriam Fox - Jerusalmi – both Olympians from England and France respectively.
After moving to Australia at the age of four,...
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January 31, 2022 • 1 min
Introducing our five-part mini-series Game Changers from Red Bull highlighting women at the top of their sporting game.
Join host Marlee Silva as she discovers how elite Australian athletes overcome serious set-backs and use fear to their advantage.
In this series we explore the challenges, set-backs and ultimately, triumphs, which have underscored the careers of five diverse female athletes.
You'll hear the indepth stories of each,...
Join host Marlee Silva as she discovers how elite Australian athletes overcome serious set-backs and use fear to their advantage.
In this series we explore the challenges, set-backs and ultimately, triumphs, which have underscored the careers of five diverse female athletes.
You'll hear the indepth stories of each,...
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January 30, 2022 • 39 mins
Held in spectacular terrain, the Dakar Rally isn't just a car, motorcycle or truck rally raid, it’s an off-road endurance event. The challenge is how long teams can keep it together behind the wheel. After more than 4,000km of off-road racing over treacherous terrain, the chequered flag has flown and as the dust finally settles. Now you can experience it like never before in this immersive audio recap. From the start line to the fi...
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December 17, 2021 • 38 mins
From the moment he became the youngest driver ever to win in Formula One in 2016 at the age of 18, Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen has been the sport's brightest light. Now, in the 2021 F1 season, Max Verstappen was crowned World Champion.
But who is Max Verstappen and how did he get to this moment? Find the answers here, courtesy of drivers, team-mates, journalists, fans and those closest to him – such as drivers Pierre Gasly...
But who is Max Verstappen and how did he get to this moment? Find the answers here, courtesy of drivers, team-mates, journalists, fans and those closest to him – such as drivers Pierre Gasly...
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December 16, 2021 • 25 mins
Cyril Despres represents the past, present and future of the Dakar Rally. His rally-raid story traverses desert dunes in Africa, South America and Saudi Arabia. Despres has won five times on a bike and parked a car on the podium. Now his hydrogen-powered vehicle represents the Frenchman’s most daring Dakar ambition to date. Find out what inspires Despres to keep going the extra mile.
Make sure you follow the 2022 Dakar Rally by tuni...
Make sure you follow the 2022 Dakar Rally by tuni...
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December 16, 2021 • 23 mins
Brush up on your Dakar Rally knowledge of orthodontic specialist and Red Bull Off-Road Junior Team driver Cristina Gutiérrez. A Dakar stage victory and FIA World Cup title were won during a packed year of rally-raid racing in 2021. That’s despite a broken back putting Gutiérrez off the road for a couple of months. Now the Spaniard is in a rush to make even more history in Saudi Arabia at Dakar 2022.
Make sure you follow the 2022 Dak...
Make sure you follow the 2022 Dak...
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December 14, 2021 • 27 mins
Freeski prodigy Eileen Gu gets to chat with her childhood hero, freeski legend Bobby Brown. Eileen shares why she decided to represent China in the Winter Games instead of the USA (she has strong roots in both countries), and how she balances life as an athlete with being a teenager – with all the challenges and family dynamics that entails. Eileen may be at the beginning of her career, but she’s already smashing it, while her idol...
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December 3, 2021 • 24 mins
Thinking on your feet is something most people can do. But being so good at it that you can charm huge crowds and win competitions? That’s a rare skill – almost magical. Meet three performers whose art would be nothing without the ability to think on the spot. Hear from rapper Reverse, the reigning Red Bull Batalla USA champion; freestyle dancer Angyil, newly crowned Red Bull Dance Your Style USA champion; and anarchic stand-up com...
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October 19, 2021 • 33 mins
They’re surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery Mother Nature has to offer, but they don’t even notice as they freefall through the air in a descent that comes to an abrupt halt when they hit the water at 85kph… without any protective gear… their bones and muscles protected only by their skin and a swimsuit. Why do they do it, and what does it take to be a cliff diver?
Experts in the world of cliff diving share how to prep...
Experts in the world of cliff diving share how to prep...
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October 5, 2021 • 35 mins
As a boy, Italian-Iranian Dario Costa dreamed of being an aviator performing daring and spectacular flights, just like his cartoon heroes. Today, Dario is a championship pilot for the Red Bull Air Race Team and a stuntman who’s performed in a Hollywood movie. In September 2021 he fulfilled a life-long ambition, and set five world records, when he flew his plane at 245kph through a 2.26km tunnel along Turkey's Northern Marmara Highw...
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