Dashing Dan’s Olympic Adventure

Thanks to Kiss Professional Solutions our sponsor for this episode -  "Whatever your office technology needs may be, we are here to provide sound advice, competitive pricing, and unparalleled customer support."  http://www.kissps.com.au 1300 KISS PS (5477 77) After hosting his podcast and being the interviewer, Dan Lonergan reluctantly agreed to be the interviewee for Dashing Dan's Olympic Adventures. His great mate and excellent broadcaster, Damian Watson agreed to interview Dan about his career and mental health travails. Due to Dan's penchant to talk a lot, it's in two parts thanks to Kiss Professional Solutions. Here is part 1.

Thanks to Kiss Professional Solutions our sponsor for this episode -  "Whatever your office technology needs may be, we are here to provide sound advice, competitive pricing, and unparalleled customer support."  http://www.kissps.com.au 1300 KISS PS (5477 77) Damian Watson is a respected sports broadcaster who began his career with EON Sports Digital Radio in 2016. He has gained experience commentating for the Eastern Football League and has worked for many years at SEN, hosting programs and calling both cricket and AFL games. Additionally, he has worked with Cricket Australia and Football Victoria, providing commentary for their streaming services. Damian is a walking encyclopedia of sports, with an incredible ability to remember sports facts and dates long before his time. He discusses them with authority as if he had experienced them himself. In addition to his broadcasting work, he also practices law full-time.

My guest today on Dashing Dan's Sporting Adventures played League Footy in the 1980s.   That was when recruiting was vastly different.   After being recruited from Gippsland, Alister Ford played his first game as a 17-year-old.   It was the days when you as the player and your family may not have known a club was after you or you were in their zone.   This is his story of what some might say particularly at the start was the accident VFL career of Alister Ford....

My guest today on Dashing Dan Sporting Adventures Podcast is an elite sports person in a number of sports.   He was an outstanding junior middle-distance runner at school, winning the 800 and 1500 metres at the Prestigious APS Sports at Xavier College in Melbourne.   Injuries then curtailed his running career and to help heal he hopped on a bike and then concentrated on road cycling and became a professional road cyclist and was selected in international teams in Europe and actually raced in the Giro D'italia.   However, after numerous falls, he has elected to retire from Road cycling and concentrate on a career as a triathlete.   Here is the story of Jimmy Whelan on Dashing Dan's Sporting Adventures.

Our guest on Dashing Dan's Sporting Adventures is one of the greatest race callers this country has produced.   Greg Miles called 36 Melbourne Cups and numerous other major races after starting as a 22-year-old with the ABC in 1981, replacing long-time legend Joe Brown.

Here is Part 2 of Dan's chat with Sports Commentator Matt Hill    Matt Hill is fast becoming one of this country's best-ever sports broadcasters.   He started as a race caller, eventually replacing the incomparable Greg Miles in Melbourne. He has now called nine Melbourne Cups with superb accuracy and brilliance.   He is also a senior AFL Commentator with Fox Footy and SEN and has covered and commented on only seven Summer and Winter Olympic events, including the rowing for Channel Nine TV this year and the Aths for Channel Nine radio.   He is also one of the nicest guys in the sports media industry and it was a pleasure to have a long chat (and I mean a long chat) over two parts for Dashing Dan's Sporting  Adventures.

Matt Hill is fast becoming one of this country's best-ever sports broadcasters.   He started as a race caller, eventually replacing the incomparable Greg Miles in Melbourne. He has now called nine Melbourne Cups with superb accuracy and brilliance.   He is also a senior AFL Commentator with Fox Footy and SEN and has covered and commented on only seven Summer and Winter Olympic events, including the rowing for Channel Nine TV this year and the Aths for Channel Nine radio.   He is also one of the nicest guys in the sports media industry and it was a pleasure to have a long chat (and I mean a long chat) over two parts for Dashing Dan's Sporting  Adventures.

Today's guest is simulcast on both Aussie Home Loans Inclusion Talks and Dashing Dan's Olympic Adventures podcasts. Amanda Shalala is an esteemed sports broadcaster, journalist, and producer for ABC TV Sport. She has covered four Paralympics including the Winter Games in Sochi and the Olympic Games in London and Paris this year. She will also cover the Paris Paras about to start and here is her Journey.

Before the Olympics, I caught up with broadcasting great, Gerard Whateley, who had the wonderful job of calling the athletics for Channel Nine, Gerard did a fabulous job and on our latest episode on Dashing Dan's Olympic adventures I spoke to him just days after returning from the Games about his experiences and the highlights of which there were many from a world and Australian perspective and it's all thanks to Aussie Home Loans.

Today's guest on Dashing Dan's Olympic Adventures is a current Olympian who has represented Australia at these Olympics in Paris. She is at her 4th Olympics and is a diver who in Paris finished fifth in the 3-metre synchro swimming with Maddison Keeney, who at the time of recording was in the final of the individual synchro. Annabelle won bronze in 2016 and was fifth in Tokyo and has also won a gold and 2 silvers at the Commonwealth Games. It's great to have Annabelle Smith speaking to us from the Olympic Village for Aussie Home Loans.

One of our first podcasts was with Olympic Gold medalist in Cycling in the Madison in Sydney, Scott McGrory. His partner in that event, Brett Aitken was at his third Games, having won medals in the previous two in the 4000-metre team pursuit.   Brett Like Scott endured some family tragedy in the lead-up to these games. Here is his inspirational story brought to you by Aussie Home Loans...   Learn more about  Dan Lonergan www.danlonergan.weebly.com

My guest today is a former colleague and a great swimming commentator, Gerry Collins, who broadcast the swimming at six Olympic Games from 1988 until 2008 for the ABC. He saw some of the greatest swimmers ever and races in Olympic History. Here is his story on Dashing Dan's Olympic Adventures Podcast for Aussie Home Loans.                                                                     

We are halfway in the Olympic Games and there have been so many highlights, especially from an Australian perspective with 12 gold medals. As you would expect from an Olympics, there has also been plenty of controversy. On Dashing Dan's Olympic Adventures Podcast for Aussie Home Loans I catch up with Broadcasting legend Glenn Mitchell to get his take on the first week and what lies ahead for the second week…

Kris McCarthy was an 800-metre runner, who was just 20 when he was chosen to run for Australia at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney. It was a dream come true early in his career to be part of a home Olympics.   There were plenty of obstacles put in Kris' way as he explains in his Olympic adventure....   Aussie Home Loans - www.aussie.com.au

Kim Crow, now Brennan, is a three-time Rowing Olympian including winning Gold at the 2016 in the Single Sculls and 2012 a silver in the Double Sculls and Bronze in the Single Sculls.   She was a champion former Junior Hurdler before a bad injury ended her aspirations in that sport and she was spotted by a Talent ID program and the rest is history.   Thank you to Aussie Home Loans 

Chris Anstey had an outstanding Basketball Career. He was drafted to The NBA and played with Dallas and Chicago.   He also represented Australia at the 2000 Olympics where the Boomers finished 4th and in 2008 where they were seventh, but missed out on Athens due to Injury.   He had a spectacular NBL career and was a star in Russia as well. Here is his Olympic Journey for Aussie Home Loans.   This is going streaming just as the Australian Boomers are playing Spain at the start of their Paris Olympic Campaign. I spoke to Chris before the Olympics started 

Over the past 30 years, Australia has had some outstanding Rowers at an international level, who have starred at the Olympics.   One of our best is 1992 Olympic Gold medalist in the Double Sculls, Peter Antonie, who won gold with Stephen Hawkins.   Peter's durability, determination, and penchant for hard work have seen him represent Australia for more than 20 years. He also won a world title and a commonwealth Games Gold medal and was awarded with an order of Australia.   Here on Dashing Dan's Olympic Adventures for Aussie Home Loans is the great story of Peter Antonie....

Today, my guest is one of the leading sports commentators in the country. He has broadcast every sport at a high level including Melbourne Cups, Numerous AFL Grand Finals, Test cricket and Swimming at the Olympic Games.   His Olympic Games Commentary Journey continues with the Host broadcaster from Australia on Channel Nine. He will call the track events in Athletics alongside Tamsyn Lewis and Multiple Olympic Gold medalist, American superstar, Michael Johnson.   I had the pleasure of working with this man for several years as well at the ABC.   Gerard Whateley before he flew to Paris joins me on Dashing Dan's Olympic Adventures....

Jay Stacy is one of the most capped Australian Men's hockey players representing the Kookaburras In over 321 games in a stellar 12-year career including 4 Olympic Games, which netted a 4 Olympic Games, which netted a 4th, a silver medal and 2 Bronze medals.  He is now coaching the Australian under-21 team. It was a pleasure to chat on Dashing Dan's Olympic Adventures for Aussie Home Homes with one of the greats of Australian men's Hockey.   Aussie Home Loans - www.aussie.com.au Dan Lonergan - www.danlonergan.weebly.com

Steve Foley is attending his 12th Olympic Games the First three as an Olympic Diver in 1976, 1980 and 1984, he attended two as a commentator with the late Great Drew Morphett Commentating the Diving in 1996 and 2000 and the others he has been High-Performance Manager for Team Great Britain, USA and at these Games Australia...   He has a great story to tell and we get to hear it on Dashing Dan's Olympic Adventures for Aussie Home Loans.....   Dan Lonergan www.danlonergan.weebly.com

Melissa WU is an Australian Diving Legend with four top-five finishes in the 10-metre Platform at consecutive Olympic Games, dating back to 2008 when she won Silver as a 16-year-old.   She also won Bronze at the 2021 Olympics and has won 3 gold medals at the Commonwealth Games in a stellar career.   Paris will be her fifth Olympics, the most ever by an Australian Diver.   She found time in a training camp in  London before the Games only a week away to join me on Dashing Dan's Olympic Adventures for Aussie Home Loans..   Dan Lonergan - www.danlonergan.weebly.com Aussie Home Loans - www.aussie.com.au  

Robert Kabbas is a three-time Olympian for Australia in Weightlifting, one of only two Australians to represent the sport at three Olympics.  Australia has only won 4 medals in the Olympics in weightlifting and Robert has one of those silvers from LA in 1984. He has a great story to tel about his long involvement in the sport and being an Olympic medalist Thanks to Aussie Home Loans. Here is Robert Kabbas    aussie.com.au danlonergan.weebly.com

One of your greatest ever Olympians in appearances and considering the event was Steve Moneghetti, who raced in four Marathons at the Olympics, which Included three top ten finishes.   He also won three medals as well as a gold in the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria.   He has also served as an administrator as a chef De mission for three Commonwealth Games and not only will go down as a great Olympian but a popular Olympian...   For Aussie Home Loans, here is the Wonderful story of Mona....

Melinda Gainsford Taylor was a star Australian Sprinter in the 100 and 200 metres and represented Australia at the Commonwealth Games in the 1990s and was part of the team that represented Australia in Sydney 2000. She has won World Indoor titles and had the same coach, the legendary Jackie Byrne from 8 until retirement, who had played a big part in her life. Thanks to Aussie Home Loans, Melinda tells her story on Dashing Dan's Olympic Adventure. www.aussie.com.au danlonergan.weebly.com  

Recently six-time Rowing Olympian, James Tomkins joined us on Dashing Dan's Olympic Adventures. Today it's his turn to be part of the Program and he has a record just as good as James. Tomkins won three Gold and bronze and so did Drew as one one of the Gold was with the Famous Oarsome Foursome with James Tomkins and two in the Pairs.   Drew is a great story teller. Let's sit back and listen to an Olympic great all thanks to Aussie Home Loans ...

Our guest today will make her Olympics Debut towards the end of the games in Paris at the main stadium in one of the most exciting events the 4 by 100 metres relay. Ebony Lane has worked hard from running Stawell Gifts to performing really well when training on her own during the Pandemic in 2020. She has a fascinating story to tell for Aussie Home loans from a small girl in Echuca to Paris 2024. Enjoy.... You can support Ebony on her Olympic Adventure by donating to her via https://asf.org.au/projects/ebony-lane/ebony-lane-journey-to-paris

Womens Hockey Player, Stephanie Kershaw is competing at her second Olympics in Paris.   She was part of the team that dominated the pool matches in the previous Olympics and was undefeated before a heartbreaking one-nil loss to India in the Quarterfinals saw their campaign and quest for a medal end.   This team has seven newcomers to the Games and made the controversial decision to leave out one of the World Hockey Player of the Year Rosie Malone.   Steph is considered and eloquent in this discussion and her keenness to be part of a team to break a 24-year medal drought in the women's Games at the Olympics...   Thanks to Aussie Home Loans www.aussie.com.au

Our guest today will be representing Australia at the Olympic Games in men's Hockey. Tom Craig is at his second Olympics after he was injured in the third quarter of the opening game in Tokyo in 2021. The Australians are in Pool B with Belgium, Ireland, Argentina, New Zealand and India as they aim for their second-ever gold medal and 8th medal in the past nine games. Tom is a vital member of this Kookaburras side having been part of the team for 10 years. here is his story.. Thank you to our major sponsor Aussie Home Loans - visit them at aussie.com.au

  Our Guest Today for Aussie Home Loans is one of this Country's most successful and Durable Olympians.   Russell Mark won a gold in Shooting at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996 and represented his country at six games.   He also has been very Savvy in making the most of opportunities that have been presented to him since winning the Gold enjoying a successful career in business, coaching and media which helped put the sport on the map.   Here is the fascinating story of the legendary Russell Mark...   To learn more about Dan Lonergan - www.danlonergan.weebly.com

Join me on Dashing Dan's Olympic Adventures today is three-time Olympian in athletes in the 400 and 800 metres and three-time Commonwealth Games Gold medalist in the 4 by 400 metres relay and now a respected commentator in Track and Field at the Paris Olympics in a few weeks, the delightful Tamsyn Lewis, who has a great story to tell... Thanks to Aussie Home Loans  - www.aussie.com.au

A women's sports broadcasting trailblazer joins me on Dashing Dan's Olympic adventures.   Tracey Holmes is about to cover her 8th Olympic Games and six Winter Games. She was also at the Forefront of ABC Radio's Olympic coverage and has an outstanding ability to find stories, which everyone can relate to.   It's a pleasure to chat with Tracey for Aussie Home Loans.   Tracey Hosts The Sports Ambassador podcast https://www.patreon.com/thesportsambassador/    

Damon Kelly represented Australia twice at the Olympic Games In weightlifting and Four Commonwealth Games, which included a Gold Medal, a silver and a bronze and multiple National Championships.   The Gentle Giant outlines his stellar career and what it meant to be part of the games in 2008 and 2012.   Brought to you by Aussie Home Loans  www.aussie.com.au

Our latest Guest on Dashing Dan's Olympic Adventures for Aussie Home Loans is a three-time Olympian in swimming, who won three medals one in the 200-metre Backstroke and two in the relays. She continues to have a fine career as a broadcaster and has been a highly successful sports administrator as well. Welcome to the Olympic adventures of Nicole Livingstone.   www.aussie.com.au dan lonergan www.danlonergan.weebly.com

Our Aussie Home Loans guest today is a legend of his sport. 4 time Olympian in Hockey including a silver medal in 1976. During his wonderful career between 1972 and 1988 he was rated as arguably the greatest player in the world. He also has an outstanding career as coach. It is a great pleasure to hear th3 story of the wonderful Ric Charelsworth   www.aussie.com.au www.danlonergan.weebly.com    

James Tomkins, part of the famous Awesome Foursome, competed in 6 Olympic Games over 20 years and won 3 Gold medals. One the most durable and best-performed athletes in the history of the games.  He will be commentating on the Rowing in Paris and has a fabulous story to tell. Thanks to Aussie Home Loans here is his story. Aussie Home Loans www.aussie.com.au Dan Lonergan www.danlonergan.weebly.com  

Tim Lane is one of the best sports broadcasters ever produced in Australia. He started his career in his native Tasmania in the early 70s moved to Melbourne with the ABC in 1979 and over the years has broadcast many grand finals in the AFL, Multiple test matches in cricket and covered  5 Olympics where he was track and field commentation at 4 of them including 2000 in Sydney. I have been luckyenough to broadcast with him over the years and today he is my guest.

For Aussie Home Loans our guest today produced a withering finish to claim gold in the 400m hurdles in Seoul in 1988. In what will always be one of the great moments in Australian Olympic History. Here is the fascinating story of  Debbie Flintoff King.  Thanks to Aussie Home Loans visit them at www.aussie.com.au Dan Lonergan - www.danlonergan.weebly.com

As a teenager, Scott McGrory - Dual Olympian - Bronze in 4000m Team Pursuit at the Seoul Olympics in 1988.  After missing out in 1992 and not even trying to qualify in 1996. The Madison came in as a new event and at the age of 30 during a tumultuous time in his personal life, he reinvented himself and with Brett Aiken won Gold in the Madison at the Sydney Olympics in 2000. Now a respected cycling commentator, you will hear him calling all the cycling disciplines in Paris. Here is his story :   Dan Lonergan  www.danlonergan.weebly.com Aussie Home Loans  www.aussie.com.au

Glenn Mitchell is one of the great broadcasters of all time. Dan and Glenn both worked together at ABC and discussed their experiences of broadcasting the Olympic Games. As if time has not passed these former colleagues seem to pick up where they left off and talk cycling, athletics, cricket and so much more.   Thank you to Aussie Home Loans for sponsoring the podcast www.aussie.com.au  Glenn Mitchell  https://glennmitchell.com.au/ Dan Lonergan https://danlonergan.weebly.com/ Aussie Home Loans https://www.aussie.com.au/