# #177.Dakotah Norton on His Career-Threatening Injury, Comeback, 2026 Team Move & Why This Chapter Feels Different

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Podcast: [MOVING THE NEEDLE : The Andrew Neethling Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/moving-the-needle-the-andrew-neethling-podcast-561616)
Published: 2026-01-13T15:00:00+00:00
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Dakotah Norton opens up about a career-threatening hip injury, the tough recovery no one saw, and how he found his way back to form during the 2025 season. He also breaks down his 2026 team move, what changed behind the scenes, and why this next chapter feels different — not just on the bike, but mentally and professionally. An honest conversation about setbacks, resilience, and choosing the right environment to perform at your best.

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