Former USC sprinter Desmond Hamilton shared his story of athletic retirement with Steve Davis Jr., reflecting on how a lower back injury shifted his path after being ranked 10th in the nation and earning an invitation to the Olympic Trials. Rather than letting the setback define him, Desmond redirected his focus to academics, began a career in auditing, and eventually found his passion in the digital media space. Guided by curiosity and creativity, he has built a successful career in creative partnerships at Meta and TikTok, proving that the resilience and drive cultivated in athletics can fuel success far beyond sport.
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In Transition Talks, former athletes share their stories of athletic retirement and transition, and give practical advice on how to mitigate the challenges athletes face when they retire from athletic competition. Each episode focuses on one athlete’s journey after sports and a specific challenge they struggle with.
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Athletes Soul is a non-profit organization founded and run by former athletes. Our mission is to support retiring athletes as they transition out of sports and raise awareness about the challenges of athletic retirement. To find out more, visit us at: http://www.athletessoul.org.
