Surviving Tragedy and Embracing Ironman with Sebastien Bellin

Business of Endurance

In this episode, Charlie and Claire welcome Sebastien Bellin, a former professional basketball player recounts his journey from global traveller with his parents, to sports as a means of cultural immersion, to eventually becoming deeply invested in the sports industry. Sebastien shares the story of his near-fatal encounter with a bombing at Brussels airport, where he was severely injured and nearly lost both his legs.
Despite these challenges, he managed to maintain consciousness long enough to stay alive due to his high glucose levels from enjoying pasta carbonara the night before the tragedy. Post recovery, he set a seemingly unrealistic goal of competing in the Ironman race in Hawaii, which he was able to successfully achieve.
Throughout his story, Sebastien emphasises the importance of staying present and having a positive outlook on life. He also discusses the differences between fixing and healing oneself, and shares insights on the significance of quality vs quantity, and how focusing on immeasurable qualities can help one see no limits in life.
Highlights:

• Sebastien's Early Life and Basketball Career
• Transition from Sports to Business
• The Brussels Attack & The Power of Pasta Carbonara
• The Power of Presence and Overcoming Fear
• Setting the Goal: From Hospital Bed to Ironman
• The Journey to Ironman and Lessons Learned
• The Impact of Sports and Education

Contact Sebastien Bellin: LinkedIn | BBC Article

Sebastien Bellin is a former professional basketball player from Belgium who gained worldwide attention due to his harrowing experience during the 2016 Brussels bombings. He was at the Brussels Airport when the terrorist attacks occurred, and a widely circulated photograph showed him injured and lying on the floor of the airport. After the attacks, Sebastien Bellin underwent extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation. He has since become an inspirational figure, sharing his story of resilience and recovery, which includes completing the Ironman in Kona, Hawaii in 2022. Bellin's story serves as a testament to his determination and the support he received during his journey to recovery. In this episode Claire and I wanted to know how 3 portions of pasta saved his life, why did goal setting help his recovery and how did sport help him prepare for the biggest challenge of his life, staying alive.

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פרקים

1. Surviving Tragedy and Embracing Ironman with Sebastien Bellin (00:00:00)

2. Surviving the Brussels Airport Bombings (00:00:04)

3. Surviving Through Present Moment Focus (00:12:19)

4. Setting Goals for Recovery and Success (00:20:13)

5. Journey to Healing and Limitlessness (00:23:40)

6. Encouraging Passion and Self-Improvement (00:33:06)

7. Athlete's Resilience and Decision Making (00:38:43)