Olympic disaster to gold medal triumph

Hamish Kerr is the best high jumper in the world - and he’s from New Zealand. But behind his Olympic gold lies a story of self-doubt, fear, and finding strength when everything is on the line. 

In this powerful episode of the Mental Health Foundation 2025 Moments that Matter podcast series Hamish opens up about the moment at the Paris Olympics that nearly ended his career, the mental tools that helped him come back from the brink, and what it really takes to perform under extreme pressure. 

From battling imposter thoughts to learning the art of mindfulness and resilience, Hamish shares hard-earned wisdom for anyone chasing a big goal - or trying to believe they’re good enough to reach it.