#22 - Oscar Dennis - Olympics to Paralympics, 'Hit-and-Run Changed My Life!'

In this episode of Abnormal, I interview Oscar Dennis, a remarkable athlete who overcame a life-altering bike accident to pursue his dreams in sports. Oscar shares his journey from being a rugby player for the Kenyan national Sevens team to surviving a horrific hit-and-run accident that nearly cost him his life.

Oscar's story is one of resilience, gratitude and inspiration. As he prepares for the Los Angeles Paralympics in 2028, he reminds us that every day is a blessing, and that life can change at any moment.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Oscar's Journey

02:50 Oscar's Ties to Kenya and Rugby Career

06:02 The Accident: A Life-Changing Moment

09:00 The Aftermath: Surviving the Accident

11:56 The Road to Recovery: Surgeries and Challenges

14:57 Mental Struggles and Resilience

17:48 Finding New Purpose in Sports

21:01 Reflections on Life and Injustice

24:04 The Journey of Healing and Growth

26:57 Lessons Learned and Moving Forward

35:32 Embracing New Beginnings

39:31 The Journey to Triathlon

44:57 Unexpected Turns at the Paralympics

52:43 Life in the Paralympic Village

01:00:52 Funding and Future Aspirations


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The podcast for normal people who want to do abnormal things.

Hey, I am Pete Laverick, an Ex-professional athlete living a pretty normal life in Hong Kong. I talk to people who many of us view as 'abnormal', or having achieved abnormal things. 

I want to know if these 'abnormal' people are that much different from the rest of us, what was it that made them go from being normal people, living normal lives, to wanting to do something completely different and make that first step outside of their comfort zone.