20: Breaking Barriers: Josh Bell's Skeet Shooting Journey

About this episode

Josh Bell shares the sacrifices and challenges he faces as Australia's top men's skeet shooter on his journey to the Olympics.

What does it truly cost to chase Olympic glory? For Josh Bell, Australia's #1 men's skeet shooter, the price tag includes unpaid leave from work, constant financial uncertainty, and precious time away from his young family – all while maintaining the intense focus needed to hit clay targets moving at blistering speeds. When Josh boarded his flight to Paris for his Olympic debut, he carried an additional burden most athletes couldn't imagine: he didn't know if he'd have a job to return to. De...

People in this episode

Host: Natalie Cook

Guest: Josh Bell

Topics covered

• Olympic glory
• skeet shooting
• financial uncertainty
• family sacrifice
• athlete challenges

Keywords

• Josh Bell
• skeet shooting
• Olympics
• financial challenges
• family
• athlete
• Australia

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Australia, Paris

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