About this episode

Dakotah Norton discusses his recovery from a career-threatening injury and his upcoming team move, highlighting the changes in his mental and professional outlook.

Dakotah Norton opens up about a career-threatening hip injury, the tough recovery no one saw, and how he found his way back to form during the 2025 season. He also breaks down his 2026 team move, what changed behind the scenes, and why this next chapter feels different — not just on the bike, but mentally and professionally. An honest conversation about setbacks, resilience, and choosing the right environment to perform at your best.

People in this episode

Guest: Dakotah Norton

Topics covered

• career-threatening injury
• comeback
• team move
• resilience
• mental health
• professional growth

Keywords

• Dakotah Norton
• injury recovery
• 2026 team move
• resilience
• mental health
• professional growth
• sports

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