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    The Ultimate Wimbledon 2025 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 80:55


    Steve Crossman looks ahead to Wimbledon 2025, alongside Naomi Broady, Dan Evans, Marion Bartoli, Ryan Harrison and correspondent Russell Fuller.Can Jannik Sinner or Novak Djokovic stop Carlos Alcaraz? How serious a contender is Jack Draper? Can Aryna Sabalenka finally win a slam in 2025? Will we see the Americans become even more competitive? And how do you get a wildcard?06:00 Alcaraz 18:30 Can Djokovic win one more Wimbledon? 25:00 Sabalenka and her near misses 29:00 Women's leading contenders 44:00 Jack Draper – will he thrive in the spotlight 58:30 How to get a wildcard? 1:07:00 Social media abuse

    The Power of Arthur Ashe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 59:16


    Clive Myrie marks 50 years since Arthur Ashe won Wimbledon and what life was like in 1970s Britain. Ashe became the first black man to win Wimbledon in 1975, beating favourite Jimmy Connors to the title. Hear from Chris Grant and Sir Keith Ajegbo as they share their memories of how Arthur Ashe had a significant impact on their lives and what it was like for black Britons at that time. Ashe's long-term friend and former girlfriend, Swedish tennis player Ingrid Löfdahl Bentzer gives us a unique insight into the man himself reminiscing about the day he won. Ingrid also tells us about the abuse she and Arthur received when they were together. We hear from AELTC chair and former player Debbie Jevans on the impact of that famous victory, but also what the landscape of tennis looks like today.This programme contains strong and discriminatory language.

    Wired for Sport: All About Neurodiversity in Elite Athletes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 64:16


    Featuring interviews with footballers Lucy Bronze and Safia Middleton-Patel, tennis players Jenson Brooksby and Sam Smith, she learns about how many athletes are neurodivergent as well as adjustments and coaching.Katie is joined in the studio by neurodiversity sports journalist Nick Ransom, and speaks to founder of Neurodiverse Sport and former Olympic rower Caragh McMurtry as well as Jacob Kelly, the UK's first neurodiversity rugby coach.TIMECODES: 01:10 - Nick Ransom gives us a sense of what neurodiversity means. 08:00- Caragh McMurtry on her story and how Neurodiverse Sport started. 13:55 - England and Chelsea defender Lucy Bronze on her experience being autistic and living with ADHD. 21:45 - Wales and Manchester United goalkeeper Safia Middleton-Patel opens up about being diagnosed as autistic and the adaptations that have helped her. 37:00 - Katie, Caragh and Nick reflect on Safia's interview at the adjustments that can help neurodivergent athletes. 40:26 - Tennis player Jenson Brooksby on his autism diagnosis and the impact it had on his career, on and off the court. 46:50 - Former British number one and tennis broadcaster Sam Smith on Jenson's story and how she found out she was autistic. 53:50 - Jacob Kelly, the UK's first neurodiversity rugby coach on tackling barriers and supporting neurodivergent players.

    Rory McIlroy Completes Career Grand Slam with Masters Victory

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 43:29


    Reaction from Augusta as Rory McIlroy finally completes the career Grand Slam with his first Masters win. Mark Chapman presents reaction with Trish Johnson, Andrew Magee, Alistair Bruce-Ball, Katherine Downes and Iain Carter. They discuss a turbulent fourth day at the Masters Championship which ended with Rory McIlroy taking home his first green jacket. Hear from the man himself on what it means to him after beating Justin Rose in a play-off, and hear from his psychologist, Bob Rotella. Plus, BBC correspondent Mark Simpson is in his hometown of Holywood, Northern Ireland with reaction to what the victory meant to his former golf club back home.

    The Masters 2025 preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 49:49


    Can Rory McIlroy win the elusive green jacket? Mark Chapman is joined by Ian Carter, Alistair Bruce-Ball and legendary caddie Billy Foster to preview the 89th Masters. Sports psychologist Stephen Smith answers how McIlroy overcomes the mental barrier of attempting to win the one major that has so far eluded him. Ian also speaks to locals to hear the impact hurricane Helene has had since devastating Augusta in September 2024 and tells us how the affects will still be felt at this year's tournament. Plus, the team discuss whether the out-of-form defending champion Scottie Scheffler is about to peak in time to reclaim his title and consider how they judge the form of LIV golfers in comparison to those on the PGA tour.TIME CODES: 1:32- Billy Foster joins the podcast 5:26- Joseph and Kasey Crosby on the impact of hurricane Helene 14:00- Is this Rory's year? 20:50- Sports psychologist Stephen Smith 36:09- Can Scottie Scheffler peak in time?Coverage of the Masters 2025: Thursday 10th April – Commentary of round one from 8pm – 1am on 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds. Friday 11th April – Commentary of round two from 8.30pm on 5 Live and then it switches from 10pm-1am on 5 Sports Extra.(On BBC Sounds throughout). Saturday 12th April – Commentary of round three from 9pm-1am on 5 Live and BBC Sounds. Sunday 13th April – Commentary of round four from 8pm-midnight on 5 Live and BBC Sounds.

    Rugby Union: Time for Change?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 57:45


    The game on the pitch has never been better, yet rugby union's finances leave the game with an uncertain and precarious future. Rarely has the gap between how the sport would like to be perceived and the unvarnished reality felt wider. Nearly 30 years since the sport went professional, why is it struggling so badly to sustain itself and grow?The numbers involved are alarming. According to the last set of accounts (2023/24) for each of the home unions, they posted a combined loss in the last financial year of £72m.The financially picture is equally as bleak for the 10 Premiership clubs, who collectively lost £30.5m in the financial year 2022/23 and have net debts of over £300m.So how does rugby union put itself back on a more sustainable financial footing against a backdrop of spiralling player salaries, a downward trend in the cost of TV rights, and a crowded sporting marketplace when it comes to attracting new fans? Sonja McLaughlan, Sara Orchard and rugby union correspondent for the Times, Alex Lowe are joined by former Saracens and Harlequins CEO Mark Evans, RFU CEO Bill Sweeney and Gloucester owner Martin St Quinton to discuss what needs to change for rugby union to thrive.TIME CODES: 08:13 - Former Saracens and Harlequins CEO, Mark Evans 29:20 - CEO of the RFU, Bill Sweeney 48:35 - Gloucester owner Martin St Quinton

    Golf in 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 29:38


    5 Live's golf correspondent Iain Carter and 2-time Solheim Cup winner Trish Johnson look ahead to the 2025 majors' season, all coming to a thrilling climax in September with the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, New York. Iain speaks to Team Europe's Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald, 4-time major winner Rory McIlroy and 2023 Masters winner John Rahm. TIME CODES: 1:19 - Europe's prospects in the Ryder Cup 4:59 - Europe Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald 13:21 - Rory McIlroy interview 21:58 - John Rahm interview

    Trump and Sport

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 55:40


    Sportspeople featured prominently in the immediate aftermath of Donald Trump's re-election on November 5th, with golfer Bryson DeChambeau and UFC president Dana White making appearances on stage during his victory speech in Florida.And Dana White was back again, alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino, at Trump's inauguration.It was a reminder of Trump's sporting connections ahead of his second term in office, during which time, the United States will host this year's inaugural expanded FIFA Club World Cup, next year's FIFA World Cup, and the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028, with Trump set to be a highly visible presence at them all.Mark Chapman is joined by Christine Brennan, sports columnist for USA Today, and Simon Evans, US sports correspondent for AFP, to discuss what impact Trump and some of his policies could have on the sporting landscape over the next four years, including hearing from the likes of two-time golf major champion Jon Rahm, and the president of World Athletics, Lord Sebastian Coe, who could be the president of the International Olympic Committee when Trump's America hosts the LA games.TIME CODES:01:45 - President Trump's relationship with sport 10:45 - Golf 14:55 - Trump on LIV golf 21:05 - Jon Rahm 26:10 - Football 39:30 - American Sports 39:55 - Steve Kerr 47:00 - Lord Sebastian Coe 48:15 - Olympics

    Saudi Arabia and Sport - The Explainer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 54:26


    We look to answer the key questions regarding Saudi Arabia's ever-expanding and evolving sporting revolution.We discuss the origins of the Kingdom's involvement in global sport and look at its growing influence in football, tennis, boxing and golf, against a backdrop of criticism regarding Saudi Arabia's human rights record, as well as asking if there's any ceiling to the country's sporting ambitions.Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by BBC sports editor Dan Roan and BBC sports news correspondent Laura Scott, who have both witnessed, first hand, the development of sport in Saudi Arabia over the past 12 months.We hear at length from Saudi Arabia's sports minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal about the reasons behind his country's huge investment in sport, and from the president of the Saudi Tennis Federation, Arij Mutabagani - the first woman to be elected as the president of a Saudi Arabian sports federation - on how bringing the WTA Finals to Saudi Arabia will aid the development of women's sport and women's sport in the country.We also hear from BBC boxing reporter Kal Sajad and BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter about Saudi Arabia's ever-increasing influence over boxing and golf.

    Gracias, Rafa

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 61:14


    22 Grand Slam titles, 92 Tour titles, 1080 Tour match wins, 4 Davis Cups and Olympic Gold medals in both singles and doubles - but now it's all over for Rafael Nadal. The Spaniard retires from tennis as one of the greatest to have ever taken to the court.Steve Crossman is joined by the BBC's tennis correspondent Russell Fuller, former world number five Tommy Robredo and author Christopher Clarey(who's currently writing a Nadal biography ‘The Warrior') - they reflect on Nadal's extraordinary career, including the role of his family, his dominance at Roland Garros, his epic rivalry with Roger Federer and what might come next for Rafa. Plus we hear from Pat Cash, Billie-Jean King, Feliciano Lopez and Iga Swiatek, as well as Nadal himself.

    Women's Tennis: is it right to go to Saudi Arabia?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 55:04


    The WTA Finals - the season-ending finale to the 2024 women's tennis season - are taking place in Saudi Arabia for the first time this week. The world's best eight singles players and eight doubles teams are competing for the titles in Riyadh, as well as a share of a record prize pot of $15.25 million. But the decision to hold the crown jewel of the women's game in the Kingdom has been mixed. The WTA has been criticised for holding the tournament in Saudi Arabia due to issues over women's rights and the treatment of the LGBT community, with world number three Coco Gauff saying she had “reservations” about travelling to the country. But the Saudi Tennis Federation says people should come to the Kingdom before passing judgement - with an ambition of getting one million Saudis engaged in tennis by 2030.Mark Chapman is joined by BBC tennis correspondent Russell Fuller, BBC sports news correspondent Laura Scott, and Egyptian tennis journalist Reem Abulleil to discuss how the finals have been received in Saudi Arabia. Plus, we hear from the key people involved in bringing the WTA Finals to Saudi Arabia, including the President of the Saudi Tennis Federation, Arij Mutabagani, and WTA Ambassador, Judy Murray.

    The Quiet Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 59:48


    A Gladiator, a trip around the world, a fight for funding & a Superbowl winner. Deaf athletes share stories of a parallel world that none of them want to leave.Watch the signed version of this podcast here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jkqvq3And read a full transcript here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/5jwd8CBFMY01X3xF0gDF2fM/the-quiet-place-full-transcript

    The Dame Laura Kenny one

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 19:23


    Mark Chapman sits down with Britain's most successful female Olympic athlete Laura Kenny. Mark is joined by Julien Laurens and Kenny at our Paris base to chat about her sporting roots, her experiences with Team GB, and the current GB indoor cycling team.

    The Michael Johnson & Mark Chapman one

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 41:18


    Mark Chapman sits down with sprint legend Michael Johnson ahead of the athletics at Paris 2024.Michael joins Mark in Paris at our Olympic base to preview the track events coming up at the Games. They also chat about issues in the athletics calendar, changes that need to be made, and the highly anticipated 100m final.Also hear Michael's thoughts on Team GB's medal hopefuls in the track and field events.

    The Adam Peaty & Gordon Ramsay one

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 31:58


    Team GB Olympic swimming champion Adam Peaty talks to celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay about everything, from food to fame.In this in-depth interview, Peaty opens up about his difficult journey to the Games, his return to form and how he has found happiness away from the pool.

    The Sebastian Coe one

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 34:57


    Sebastian Coe looks back on his days as an Olympian, including his rivalry with Steve Ovett and training on Christmas Day. He talks about his role at the London 2012 Olympic Games and the pleasure in awarding Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill her heptathlon gold medal. Also, as the current president of World Athletics, he discusses the biggest challenges ahead for the sport.

    The Dame Denise Lewis one

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 36:38


    In this latest episode the spotlight falls on Dame Denise Lewis as she shares her experience of claiming Gold in the 2000 Sydney Olympics, seeing the Commonwealth games come home to Birmingham and her journey to the top of the sport. She also details how her life changed following global success.

    The USA Basketball one

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 29:59


    Sam Harris is joined by basketball analyst Mo Mooncey and NBA journalist Grant Afseth to look ahead to Team USA at the Paris Olympics. The team chat about whether this is the 'Last Dance' for LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant, and they also look at who of the younger generation could be passed the Team USA torch. And with the rest of the world improving in their standard of basketball, Sam, Mo and Grant look at who might pose the USA problems at the Paris Olympics, before hearing straight from newly-crowned NBA champion Jayson Tatum, as well as Tyrese Haliburton.Timecodes 01'17: Finals MVP Jaylen Brown's omission 02'55: The current state of the USA men's roster 04'33: The depth of the USA men's roster 05'18: Is there a lot to prove? Plus the recruitment of Embiid 08'07: Jayson Tatum interview 11'50: The passing of the Team USA torch 13'23: Tyrese Haliburton interview 18'31: Who might pose the USA problems? 22'20: Can Team USA women make history? 23'51: The omission of Caitlin Clark 26'04: Is Caitlin Clark ready?

    The Hannah Cockroft one

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 23:04


    Wheelchair racer Hannah Cockcroft speaks to Eleanor Oldroyd about her brilliant career. The winner of seven Paralympic golds and the holder of five world records in the T34 classification, Hannah discusses how she got into the sport, the people who inspire her as well as the importance of her wheelchair (and making sure the size is correct!) and why she is determined to just keep on winning.

    The Tom Daley one

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 28:06


    After taking a two-year break from the sport, Tom Daley is back to compete in his fifth Olympics at Paris 2024. And, speaking to his former diving mentor Leon Taylor, he reflects on how it felt to finally end his wait for gold at Tokyo 2020.

    The Dame Sarah Storey one

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 29:27


    Dame Sarah Storey discusses her remarkable Paralympics career with Ely Oldroyd explaining how she developed her love for swimming, but ended up switching to cycling, where she continued to win gold after gold.

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    The Sir Steve Redgrave one

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 32:49


    The Olympic rowing great discusses his incredible career with Elly Oldroyd - one that saw him win five rowing gold medals across five consecutive Games.He also opens up on his health issues, his struggles during Covid and his regrets at not getting the opportunity to work in a coaching capacity with the GB team. He also explains how it feels when they build a statue of you in the town where you live.

    The Michael Johnson one

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 38:32


    Sprint legend Michael Johnson joins Katharine Merry and Allison Curbishley on the podcast to discuss his many career highlights that have included winning eight world titles and four Olympic gold medals.The American chooses as his 'gold medal achievement' his sensational 200m and 400m double at his home Olympic Games in Atlanta in 1996.It wasn't easy to find a 'wooden spoon moment' but Johnson explains that he still holds some regret about losing a race at high school.

    The Helen Glover one

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 24:36


    Helen Glover discusses her career as an Olympic Gold medal winner and also her aims for this summer's games in Paris. She talks about how she began her rowing career, the legacy that she hopes to leave and her greatest moments in life and her career.

    The Zharnel Hughes one

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 35:09


    From his training base in Jamaica, Zharnel Hughes sits down with Eleanor Oldroyd ahead of this summer's Paris Olympics. He's a double Commonwealth Games and European Championships gold medallist, and now he's aiming to add an Olympic title to his collection.He goes right back to the beginning - from when he first discovered he was pretty fast, to making the move to Great Britain, and moving on from the disappointment of missing Rio and false starts and team disqualification in Tokyo.He also gives us a glimpse inside his mind when on the start line and discusses if it's time for a new era of athletics

    The Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill one

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 32:11


    Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill is the latest athlete to discuss the most memorable moments from her career and she looks at some of the highlights in the sport that stand out for her.She reminisces on watching a remarkable world record breaking run from Usain Bolt in 2009 and having an unlikely fan in Denzel Washington.Ennis-Hill also talks about returning to compete as a mum and how that impacted her Olympic performance in 2014 and reflects on her gold medal win on Super Saturday at London 2012

    The Dame Kelly Holmes one

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 27:31


    The British athletics legend chats to Eleanor Oldroyd about her incredible career, capped by winning Olympic gold in the 800m and 1,500m in 2004.She discusses her career - and explains how portable toilets and ice creams featured during the Athens Games.She also opens up about living in fear for years that her sexuality would be revealed, and how inspiring just one other person by coming out would eclipse all her sporting success.WARNING: This episode contains discussions about suicide and self-harm. If you or someone you know is in need of help, you can find links to organisations who can provide help and support at www.bbc.co.uk/actionline

    COMING SOON - All About...Olympics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 0:39


    From track and field legends, to stars chasing gold at the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games – Eleanor Oldroyd, Katharine Merry & Allison Curbishley talk to the biggest names ahead of the greatest show on earth - the 2024 Olympic & Paralympic Games.

    The Dame Kelly Holmes one

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 26:21


    The British athletics legend chats to Eleanor Oldroyd about her incredible career, capped by winning Olympic gold in the 800m and 1,500m in 2004.She discusses her career - and explains how portable toilets and ice creams featured during the Athens Games.She also opens up about living in fear for years that her sexuality would be revealed, and how inspiring just one other person by coming out would eclipse all her sporting success. WARNING: This episode contains discussions about suicide and self-harm. If you or someone you know is in need of help, you can find links to organisations who can provide help and support at www.bbc.co.uk/actionline TOPICS 0 mins - The emotional and physical 'roller coaster' leading up to 2004 2'10" - Keeping the Olympic belief 3'42" - No pressure leading up to Athens 5'10" Taking on the double was 'the biggest risk' 6'50" Disbelief at winning 800m gold 9'50" How a portable toilet played its part in winning 1,500m gold 11'50" Staying focused for the 1,500m 13'15" Was it fate that she would win the double? 15'20" Celebrating with ice-cream and Matthew Pinsent 16'18" Setting up the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust 18'27" The relief at coming out as gay 19'55" Living with fear throughout her life 22'50" Helping one person would be worth more than sporting success

    The Carlos Alcaraz One

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 56:04


    Katie Smith is joined by the BBC's tennis correspondent Russell Fuller and Manuel Sanchez, sports correspondent for Spanish news agency EFE, to take a deep dive into the life and career so far of Spanish tennis prodigy Carlos Alcaraz.We discuss his past, his present and his future - ahead of what could be his first Grand Slam title on clay at the French Open, which starts on Sunday.You'll hear from Carlos himself, his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, and the people who helped to shape him into the player he is today, including his junior coach Kiko Navarro and Jesus Garcia Pardo, who was a hitting partner for the then 12-14-year-old Alcaraz.Topics: 02:12 - introductions 07:20 - early childhood 12:21 - character and mentality 22:40 - relationship with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero 33:20 - maiden Wimbledon title

    The Zharnel Hughes one

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 35:47


    From his training base in Jamaica, Zharnel Hughes sits down with Eleanor Oldroyd ahead of this summer's Paris Olympics. He's a double Commonwealth Games and European Championships gold medallist, and now he's aiming to add an Olympic title to his collection. He goes right back to the beginning - from when he first discovered he was pretty fast, to making the move to Great Britain, and moving on from the disappointment of missing Rio and false starts and team disqualification in Tokyo. He also gives us a glimpse inside his mind when on the start line and discusses if it's time for a new era of athletics.TOPICS00'40 - Where it all started 02'30 - Life in Jamaica with Bolt, Blake and Weir5'20 - Making the move to Great Britain in 2015 11'20 - Getting ready for the Olympics 13'00 - "Do you have something to prove this summer?"15'30 - Memories of Tokyo17'00 - Falling back in love with athletics18'30 - "That's when you know it's showtime"20'00 - Pre-race routines23'00 - Living in the moment26'00 - Breaking records & burgers and fries 31'00 - A new era for athletics?33'00 - "The is your captain Zharnel Hughes"

    The Jon Rahm one

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 29:57


    Iain Carter speaks to 2023 Masters champion Jon Rahm ahead of this year's tournament. The Spanish golfer reflects on last year's win, talks about his aims to retain the green jacket, and discusses his decision to join LIV Golf in December. We also hear from golf journalists Ewan Murray and Bob Harig about the future of the game in the LIV Golf era.TIMECODES: 00:58 - Jon Rahm interview 13:55 - Reflection on the interview with Ewan and Bob

    The Helen Glover one

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 26:40


    Helen Glover discusses her career as an Olympic Gold medal winner and also her aims for this summer's games in Paris.She talks about how she began her rowing career, the legacy that she hopes to leave and her greatest moments in life and her career.TOPICS 0 mins - Preparing for Paris 3 mins - Earning her place 5 mins - Juggling parenting with competition 10 mins - Helen's rowing beginnings 13 mins - "Work hard and you can do anything" 15 mins - Helen's first Olympic gold medal 20 mins - Helen's greatest moments 22 mins - Goals for Paris

    The Super Bowl One

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 55:43


    Darren Fletcher is joined by NFL Network's Adam Rank, former NFL player Jason Bell, and NFL Broadcaster Greg Brady to preview this years Super Bowl between Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. They hear from NFL star Patrick Mahomes and discuss their predictions for the game, whilst also touching on the frenzy surrounding Taylor Swift's relationship with Kansas tight end, Travis Kelce.

    The Seb Coe One

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 34:04


    Sebastian Coe looks back on his days as an Olympian, including his rivalry with Steve Ovett and training on Christmas Day. He talks about his role at the London 2012 Olympic Games and the pleasure in awarding Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill her heptathlon gold medal. Also, as the current president of World Athletics, he discusses the biggest challenges ahead for the sport.TOPICS: 0 mins The start of an Olympic year 3 mins Supporting Jessica Ennis as London poster-girl 5 mins Awarding Jessica Ennis her gold medal 11 mins Rivalry with Steve Ovett 17 mins Being coached by his father 22 mins Career after competing 26 mins Challenges ahead for athletics 30 mins What's next?

    The Sir Steve Redgrave one

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 32:42


    The Olympic rowing great discusses his incredible career with Elly Oldroyd - one that saw him win five rowing gold medals across five consecutive Games.He also opens up on his health issues, his struggles during Covid and his regrets at not getting the opportunity to work in a coaching capacity with the GB team. He also explains how it feels when they build a statue of you in the town where you live.TOPICS: 0 mins Memories of entering an Olympic year. 2 mins Maintaining motivation. 4 mins Redgrave's relationship with Matthew Pinsent. 6 mins The special bond from the gold in 1984. 7 mins The final gold in Sydney. 10 mins Diabetes, health and fitness after retirement. 18 mins Recognition and a statue in his hometown of Marlow. 20 mins His role with the Chinese team, the difficulties of working there during Covid and the subsequent mental health issues. 26 mins Whether he still has ambitions to work with the GB team. 29 mins The new generation of Redgrave's.

    The Laura and Jason Kenny One

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 25:22


    Cycling greats Laura and Jason Kenny speak to the BBC for the first time since the birth of their second child Monty back in July.In a wide-ranging interview with 5 Live Breakfast's Rachel Burden Laura speaks about recently announcing her return to cycling and her hopes to qualify for Paris 2024.She also discusses the miscarriage and the ectopic pregnancy she had following the Tokyo Games and why she wants to do more to support other female athletes who want to start a family.Jason who retired in 2022 is now a sprint coach for the British Cycling team. The Kenny's have a combined 12 Olympic gold medals between them!0:50 – The challenge of qualifying for Paris 2:00 – The motivation to return to cycling 6:00 – Severe hip pain following birth of Monty 8:00 – Dealing miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy 10.00 – Helping other female athletes start a family 11:00 – Female athlete periods and RED-S 15.00 – Lifestyle with lots of animals to look after 18:20 – Jason on transitioning to coaching 20:30 – Quickfire questions on their life and relationship

    Tom Dean and his five-medal plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 30:56


    Double Olympic gold-medal winning swimmer Tom Dean discusses in depth with Elly Oldroyd his plans to win five medals at the Paris Olympics. No GB athlete has ever won five medals at a single Games and Dean explains how the idea came about and how he plan to do it. He also discusses his career so far and his role as a leader in the GB swimming team.TOPICS: 1:45 2023 World Champs 3:10 Having Covid for the second time 6:10 Training for the Olympics 8:30 Olympic champion 10:45 Family celebrations 12:00 Post Olympics 15:05 Going for 5 medals 2024 22:30 Preparation 24:10 Competitiveness of 200m freestyle 27:30 Impact of crowds

    The Hannah Cockcroft one

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 24:58


    Wheelchair racer Hannah Cockcroft speaks to Eleanor Oldroyd about her brilliant career. The winner of seven Paralympic golds and the holder of five world records in the T34 classification, Hannah discusses how she got into the sport, the people who inspire her as well as the importance of her wheelchair (and making sure the size is correct!) and why she is determined to just keep on winning TOPICS 1:50 Three year turnaround 2:45 Discovering wheelchair racing 4:20 Racing 5:10 Classification 7:30 Role models 8:20 Race chairs 9:40 World records 10:50 London 2012 17:20 More competition? 20:30 Motivations 23:20 Paris aims

    The Pat Cummins and climate change in sport one

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 50:32


    Kelly Cates speaks to winners and nominees of the BBC's Green Sports Awards, discussing some of the key issues in how sport can help to tackle climate change. She's joined by former Olympic cyclist and national active travel commissioner Chris Boardman and Claire Poole, the founder and CEO of Sport Positive, to look at whether sport is using its profile and reach to effectively change attitudes relating to the environment. We hear from Australia's cricket captain Pat Cummins on why taking action matters and the challenges cricket faces on the issue. Inter Milan and Denmark footballer Sofie Junge Pedersen talks about her activism and changes in her lifestyle, as well as trying to influence teammates to change their behaviour. And cross-country runner Innes Fitzgerald explains why she decided not to travel to Australia for an individual race. TIMECODES 03:00 Pat Cummins on cricket's role in tackling climate change 13:00 Footballer Sofie Junge Pedersen 25:30 Innes Fitzgerald on travel considerations as an individual runner 35:20 Focus on a southern African football league attempting to stop people becoming rhino poachers 43:25 Baseball player Chris Dickerson on creating Players for Planet, raising awareness on sport's environmental impact

    The KSI and the boxing misfits one

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 28:50


    Manvir Rai explores the new form of boxing which has emerged in recent years, where the lines between true sports and entertainment have been blurred since the rise of crossover and celebrity fights. It has become a financial phenomenon that has taken the world by storm, but not without raising questions about its impact on the sport as a whole.

    The Ange Postecoglou one

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 26:06


    Gary Lineker speaks to the Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou. They discuss his upbringing in Greece and how that led to his love of the sport. Postecoglou also reveals how his early playing days have influenced his coaching philosophy, and talks about his intentions for turning Tottenham into serial trophy winners. TIMECODES 03:00 His upbringing, his father and how his love of football developed 09:10 Early career, including his time in Amsterdam 13:00 Changing the mindset at Tottenham 14:35 Coping without Harry Kane 20:30 The importance of James Maddison and Son Heung-Min 26:00 His goals and aspirations at Tottenham

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