"Not just celebrating other people, but celebrating yourself is quite important" - Kobe Miller.

Kobe is currently rowing at Northeastern University, in Boston USA. Studying towards a Master of Sport Leadership. & he is fully embracing what the US collegiate experience has to offer while still having his eyes & ambitions set on Rowing NZ’s elite team.

Kobe is an absolute athlete, with a hefty list of credentials with Rowing NZ already under his belt including Junior World Champs in 2019, U21 team in 2021, then U23 Champs in 2022 and in 2023, and an impressive amount of NZ National Championship titles too from the single, to the quad.

He was the Prime Minster’s Scholarship recipient as well as the University of Otago Sports Blue Award in 2022, and later the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Internship recipient in 2023.

Having navigated injuries, sickness, geography, divided attention and resources, and a pandemic, Kobe really is relentless in his pursuit of high performance rowing AND studies.

He’s a business man too, partnering with brands and promoting products that truly fuel him.

If you're an athlete, someone interested in the US collegiate system, or just keen for an insightful listen with an inspiring person - this episode is for you!

Listen to the full interview on Spotify, iHeart Radio, or Apple Podcasts.

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