The official Commonwealth Games Australia podcast
Kelsey Cottrell is a leading Australian lawn bowler vying for a position on the GC2018 team with a story not prevalent within elite sport. Cottrell played almost 50 games for the country, whilst pregnant with her first child - putting herself in position for Games selection.
Table tennis star Heming Hu talks staying motivated in a mid-career crisis and and reviews his World University Games experience. Heming also slips into character for some excellent impersonations of his favourite tennis stars.
Former Australian Opal Jennifer Screen reflects on the heartbreak she felt at missing the 2006 Melbourne Games and giving back to the new wave of basketball talent.
In Taipei for the World University Games, Dave Culbert chats to swimming duo Ben Treffers and Leiston Pickett. The pair reflect on memories of Commonwealth gold, their preparations for GC2018 and the growing excitement on the Gold Coast.
Dave Culbert checks in from the IAAF World Championships and talks to up-and-coming pole-vaulter Kurtis Marschall, Youth Games flag-bearer Riley Day and marathon groundbreaker Jess Trengove.
Tamsyn Lewis shares her journey as an athlete, rooming with Cathy Freeman, Jana Pittman controversy and gives insight on the IAAF World Championships.
Eloise Wellings' story goes outside of the elite athlete script of determination, success and a list of best performances. At 34-years-old Wellings' incredible story also includes anguish, multiple injuries, unexpected turns and incredible willpower to overcome an eating disorder that she explains as 'rife through female distance running".
The three-time Paralympic Gold Medallist who has won marathons all around the world in wheelchair racing was born with out the lower portion of his spine. He has represented Australia in five Paralympics, two Commonwealth Games and many more World Championships with a bag of medals to prove it. Fearnley chats about his role as a GC2018 Ambassador, why he considers himself ‘the luckiest guy in the world’ and touches on the recent political commentary around inclusion.
Charlotte Caslick has inspired a new generation of football fans, and along the way become a social media influencer with thousands upon thousands of people following her life and career.
Commonwealth Games Australia boxing gold medallist, Shelley Watts "You don't choose boxing... boxing chooses you."
Gold Coast Gold host, David Culbert, catches up with Australian long-distance running champion and Australian Team Chef de Mission, Steve Moneghetti.