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Podcast: How to Be Superhuman
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The surfer who shattered his back on a giant wave and returned stronger: Andrew Cotton S3:E3
Category: Sports & Recreation
Duration: 00:29:58
Publish Date: 2025-03-06 03:00:00
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Andrew Cotton has made a career out of chasing some of the biggest waves on the planet. But when a brutal wipeout at Nazaré left him with a broken back, his future as a pro surfer was suddenly uncertain. The road to recovery wasn’t just physical – it was a battle of fear, doubt and sheer determination to return to the giant waves that nearly ended it all.


In this episode, I talk to Andrew Cotton about his journey from a plumber in North Devon, UK, to a professional big wave surfer, the mental resilience it took to get back on the board after his accident, and how pushing limits – both in and out of the water – became his way of life. He also shares why he's passionate about the Wings for Life World Run, a cause close to his heart.


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