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The Perfect 10 Podcast

The Perfect 10 Podcast

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 A series of powerful, personal interviews with game-changers, gold medallists, and rising stars
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  • Ep: 61 Pam McClelland – Six Titles, One Final Chapter

    Ep: 61 Pam McClelland – Six Titles, One Final Chapter
    Dec 28 2025
    This episode features Pam McClelland — a multiple National and World Boxing Champion whose journey is as inspiring as her results. In the past 12 months alone, Pam has claimed two Australian professional boxing titles across two weight divisions, holding both the Australian Super Featherweight and Australian Lightweight belts. In total, she now boasts six professional titles. What makes her story even more remarkable is the path she took to get here. Pam turned professional in 2019 at the age of 37, following a decade competing at elite amateur level, where she won multiple NSW and National titles. A lifelong local from the northern end of the Coast, Pam is a mother of three, works full-time in education, and is also a dance teacher — all while competing at the very top of her sport. Now on the verge of retirement, Pam is determined to go out with a bang — and to give back to the sport that has given her so much. With an infectious personality and extraordinary mental strength, this was a conversation I genuinely loved. An incredible story of resilience, belief, and balance.
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    48 mins
  • Ep: 60 Jemma Smith – Endurance, Excellence & Going One Better

    Ep: 60 Jemma Smith – Endurance, Excellence & Going One Better
    Dec 17 2025
    Some athletes explode out of the blocks.Others grow stronger the longer the race goes. Jemma Smith belongs firmly in the second category - and in my opinion, she is one of the most under-rated athletes in Australia. A two-time World Ocean Ski Champion and winner of the iconic Coolangatta Gold, Jemma knows what it takes to endure — physically, mentally, and emotionally. In this episode, she reflects on one of the most defining moments of her career: her second-place finish at the 2019 Coolangatta Gold, the closest finish in the event’s history. For many, that moment could have been a lifelong “what if”.For Jemma, it fuelled the fire, and drove her to a new level of excellence. She opens up about how that narrow defeat sharpened her resolve, reshaped her preparation, and ultimately drove her to go one better on one of surf lifesaving’s most unforgiving stages. At just 26, Jemma continues to redefine consistency and longevity. She is the winner of an extraordinary 12 Champion Lifesaver titles at the Australian Championships, a record that speaks volumes about her all-round mastery of the sport. Away from competition, Jemma is already giving back, coaching the next generation of sprint kayakers through her role at the NSW Institute of Sport. This is a conversation about patience, perspective, and the power of using disappointment as a turning point — with one of Australia’s finest endurance athletes.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Ep:59 Allanah Pitcher – Steps Towards Greatness

    Ep:59 Allanah Pitcher – Steps Towards Greatness
    Oct 2 2025
    At just 22, Allanah Pitcher is already making her mark in one of athletics’ toughest events — the 35km Race Walk. Fresh from a top-20 finish at the World Championships in Tokyo, Allanah is balancing her sporting dreams with an equally demanding pursuit: a Biomedical Engineering degree at Sydney University. In this episode of The Perfect 10, Allanah shares her journey — from serving as an Olympic reserve in Paris, to her ambitions for Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032. She opens up about overcoming injury setbacks, the artistry and science behind race walking, and following in the footsteps of Australian legends like Kerry Saxby-Junna, Jane Saville, and teammate Jemima Montag. A conversation about resilience, balance, and chasing excellence on and off the track.
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    52 mins
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