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#31 Self-Funded Olympian To Self-Taught Software Engineer: Tori West on Building Peak
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This week on 4TG, we chat with the incredible Tori West – Olympian heptathlete, self-taught software engineer, and founder of Peak.app. Tori shares her candid journey navigating the realities of women's athletics, where passion often outweighs financial support. She opens up about self-funding her Olympic dreams, a drive that led her to build a revolutionary tech solution for athletes.
Tori’s story highlights that talent isn't always enough. She discusses building a life beyond sport, maintaining identity, and owning athletic data. We dive into her innovative app, Peak, designed to make performance data accessible and empower athletes – built by an athlete, for athletes. Get ready for real talk on resilience, mindset, and creating opportunities in and out of sport.
In this episode, we cover:
- The financial realities of women's athletics and self-funding a sporting career
- Transitioning from elite athlete to self-taught software engineer
- The inspiration and mission behind Peak.app – empowering athletes with their data
- Why sleep and recovery are non-negotiable for peak performance
- Building an identity beyond sport and managing setbacks
- The future of athlete data ownership and blockchain technology
- The power of authenticity and community in an athlete's journey
Chapters:
- 00:01:56 – Tori West: Olympian Heptathlete & Self-Taught Software Engineer
- 00:06:07 – Best Setback: Missing Tokyo Olympics & Fractured Foot
- 00:33:15 – The Reality of Funding in Women's Sport & Self-Funding
- 00:47:38 – Building Peak.app: Empowering Athletes with Data Ownership
- 00:52:04 – Why Girls & Women Need to Stay in Sport
Links:
- Follow Tori on Instagram & TikTok
- Check out Peak here & follow on Instagram.
- A big thanks to Lúthri Athletics for sponsoring this episode. Check out their products here & follow them on Instagram
Keywords: women's sport, olympics, athletics, heptathlon, Tori West, Peak app, athlete funding, software engineer, athlete data, sports tech, mindset, resilience, performance, identity, self-funding, Australian sport
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