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How Natalie Hinds Built Her Legacy: Triumph, Grit & Heart

How Natalie Hinds Built Her Legacy: Triumph, Grit & Heart

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In this inspiring biographical interview, we sit down with Natalie Hinds—known by many as A Born Champion—to explore the defining moments, personal challenges, and powerful mindset that shaped her journey. From her earliest inspirations to the milestones that propelled her forward, Natalie shares a candid look into her life as an elite competitor, visionary, and role model. Listeners will discover how Natalie built resilience through both triumph and adversity, carving a path of excellence while staying grounded in authenticity and personal growth. Her story highlights the importance of discipline, faith, mentorship, and community, as well as the power of believing in your unique purpose. Whether you are an athlete, creator, entrepreneur, coach, or someone seeking motivation, this conversation is filled with empowering insights on perseverance, mental strength, balancing identity with ambition, and celebrating the victories—big and small—that define a life well lived. Tune in to hear:
  • How Natalie developed a champion’s mindset
  • Her early life influences and breakthrough moments
  • Lessons from competing at the highest levels
  • How she navigates pressure, expectation, and change
  • The people and experiences that shaped her personal and professional growth
  • What drives her purpose beyond winning
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to redefine success and discover what it truly means to be born a champion.

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"As a Midland, Texas native, Natalie Hinds was CollegeSwimming.com’s No. 1 recruit out of the Lone Star State in 2012. She then went on to become an All-American sprinter at the University of Florida on multiple occasions. As a Florida freshman, Natalie finished 3rd in the 100-yard free at NCAA's. She was named the SEC Female Freshman of the Year after finishing top eight in all her events. Natalie continued a successful college career having been a 20-Time All-American, 3x SEC champ, 3x SEC academic Honor roll selection and First team All-SEC. She qualified for Olympic trials in 2012 and 2016. Natalie trains with the post-grad group at UGA. She qualified to compete at the 2020 Summer Olympics in the 4x100-meter freestyle relay as part of the 2020 U.S. Olympic swimming team, placing 4th at the US Olympic Team Trials. At the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Natalie won a bronze medal in the 4x100-meter freestyle relay, swimming in both the prelims and the finals." Kaitlin Sandeno

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