From Perth to the Podium: The Judo Journey of Bob Girdwood
On this Episode of the Greater Than The Game Podcast, we sit down with Bob Girdwood, a world-class judo athlete from Perth, Australia, who was born with autism. Bob has climbed to #3 in the world in adaptive judo and has ranked as high as 76 in the world Junior Men’s mainstream judo proving that limits are meant to be pushed.
On The Mat & Beyond
Bob and his dad, Grant, share how judo has helped him thrive both in sport and in life. Together, they open up about navigating anxiety, bullying, and perseverance, and what it takes as both an athlete and a parent to keep moving forward when things get tough.
From his training mindset to the strength of community and the thrill of victory on the world stage, Bobby’s story is one of resilience, family, and heart. Listen to our full conversation above.
Other Media
To learn more about Girdwood, watch the short documentary linked here . If you’d like to support his judo journey, you can contribute to his GoFundMe here.
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