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Zara Tindall Reflects on London 2012 and Motherhood in Rare ‘Mike Drop’ Interview

A rare appearance on Mike Tindall’s YouTube show gives a candid look at pressures of elite sport alongside motherhood.

Overview

  • Zara Tindall grew tearful as she recalled winning team silver at the London 2012 Olympics riding High Kingdom.
  • She paid tribute to the late owner Trevor Hemmings, saying it felt meaningful to give something back after his long support.
  • In the conversation, she described feelings of “mum guilt” and the challenge of regaining fitness after the births of Mia, Lena and Lucas.
  • The discussion ran for about 30 minutes on Mike Tindall’s YouTube series, Mike Drop, which launched in early 2023.
  • She also revisited early milestones, including double gold at the 2005 European Championships and individual gold plus team silver at the 2006 World Equestrian Games.