Momentum Season 1 Episode 3 - Amy Pejkovic on being a high jumper, becoming an F1 content creator, and surviving a brain tumour

Airdate: 2025-Feb-10

Episode summary:

Today, we're going to explore the incredible journey of someone who's reinvented herself time and time again, from elite athlete to motorsport creator. Amy Pejkovic, once a promising high jumper with her eyes set on the London 2012 Olympics, has since become a well known figure in the world of Formula One and motorsports media. But Amy's story is more than just about sports. It's about resilience in the face of unexpected challenges. At just 19, she was diagnosed with a brain tumour, throwing her Olympic dreams into jeopardy. What followed was a journey through diagnosis, recovery, and eventual return to the high jump track. But, as life threw her another curveball, COVID 19 disrupting her 2020, Amy found herself discovering a new passion, Formula 1. That shift from athlete to content creator wasn't an easy one, but it marked the beginning of her new career in motorsports. Today, Amy is helping to shape the narrative around motorsports, offering fresh perspectives and inspiring others with her story of reinvention and perseverance. We'll dive into a journey of overcoming adversity, adapting to new challenges, and following new passions. Along the way, we'll explore what it means to pivot in life, to stay determined, and to always find new ways to grow. 

About Momentum series:

Momentum aims to disrupt the sports media space by offering content that resonates with the next generation of sports fans—those who are often un...Show more >