Alix Popham tells us why men sacrifice themselves for sport

Alix is a former professional rugby player who made it to the very top of his profession. After retiring, his wife noticed that he was displaying some strange behaviour. But Alix dismissed his wife’s concerns until one day he went on a fateful bike ride.

He was riding along what should have been a familiar route. It was a loop that he had done countless times before. But, on this day, he found himself stranded. He couldn’t work out how to complete his journey. Panic-stricken, he called his wife for assistance. 

Alix made it home but he finally knew it was time to speak to a medical professional. He would then receive the diagnosis which would change the course of his life. How would Alix react to this diagnosis? And would it make him regret his achievements of the past?

Alex Melia, and the Stories of Men team are on a mission to uncover what it means to live an independent and meaningful life. We'll be sharing this knowledge with you every week.

We’d like to extend our appreciation to today’s guest, Alix. His generosity and level-headed optimism are both motivating and moving. They also provide a vital part of the puzzle as we try to piece together what it means to be a man in today’s world.

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