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Each week on the Best In the World Podcast Richard talks to athletes and sports stars who have reached the pinnacles of their careers. 

These are people who have been World Champions or the equivalent.

It delves into what these talented individuals have done to achieve their success. This includes training, nutrition, determination, sacrifices, time management and home environment.

Richard wants to know what makes them different to the average man or woman on the street. And perhaps we can use these insights for our own sporting ambitions or just our everyday lives.

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51 Beezie Madden – Show Jumping Olympic Champion

Beezie Madden is a two-time Olympic Champion in Show Jumping. Beezie won her two golds in Team Jumping at the 2004 and 2008 Olympics. 

The American is our guest this week on the ‘Best in the World with Richard Parr’. 

In the interview Beezie talks about her bond with her horses, how she copes with injuries to them and the logistics of transporting them around the World to compete. 

In 2004, Beezie became the first women to pass the $1 million mark in earnings. We ask Beezie what motivates her and what her goals are now.  

We also learn about her routines, orgnisational skills and how she relaxes.  

You can learn more about Beezie at @JohnMaddenSales on Twitter. 

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