“It hit me like a ton of bricks that morning. I was just having a shower. I just broke down.” For Steve Hooker, the end of elite sport brought a challenge he hadn’t expected. After stepping away from pole vault and moving almost immediately into his next opportunity, it wasn’t until everything stopped that the reality of retirement truly hit. For the first time, Steve found himself without the structure and direction that had shaped so much of his life. In ‘Where Are They Now’, Steve reflects on that difficult transition, how his perspective on success has changed and the things that now give his life meaning - from the people around him to continuing to take on new challenges. ‘Where Are They Now’, part of the Under the Surface series powered by Rio Tinto, explores what life looks like beyond competition for some of Australian athletics’ most recognisable names. #UnderTheSurface #WhereAreTheyNow #AthleticsNation #RioTinto #SteveHooker