'I sometimes miss being an athlete' - Olympic bronze medalist Llewellyn Herbert

'I sometimes miss being an athlete' - Olympic bronze medalist Llewellyn Herbert

South African athlete and Olympic bronze medalist joined the Scenic Drive to share more about his life after being an athlete. 

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In 2000, Llewellyn Herbert made history when he won an Olympic bronze medal in Sydney, Australia.

20 years after winning the bronze medal, the Scenic Drive team decided to invite Herbert to share more about his life after being a professional athlete. 

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"I went to three Olympic games. All my medals were stolen and that was about four years ago. The medals were stolen in my mom's house during a burglary."

"I sometimes miss being an athlete but I don't miss the injuries, but I'm very proud because my son is following in my footsteps. He wants to break all my records." 

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