# Imogen Cotter on Resilience, Reinvention, and Life Beyond the Peloton

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Podcast: [Sigma Sports Unplugged with Matt Stephens](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sigma-sports-unplugged-with-matt-stephens-985027)
Published: 2026-03-06T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Former Irish road race national champion Imogen Cotter joins Matt Stephens to discuss a cycling journey defined by grit, ambition and resilience. From funding her racing career while working as a postwoman in Belgium to winning the Irish National Championships in 2021 and signing her first professional contract, Cotter’s rise was hard-earned and rapid. But just weeks into life as a pro, a serious collision while training in Girona changed everything. In this episode, Imogen speaks candidly about recovery, early retirement, rediscovering her love for cycling, and pursuing a new path in sports journalism. A thoughtful and inspiring conversation released ahead of International Women’s Day. Read the accompanying article on the Sigma Sports Hub: https://www.sigmasports.com/hub/news/imogen-cotter-resilience-and-reinvention www.sigmasports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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