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The IAAF Inside Athletics podcast team is here to give you your monthly dose of news, athlete interviews, jokes and insights into the world of athletics, including analysis of the IAAF World Series events and beyond.

IAAF Inside Athletics Podcast


    • Mar 18, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 62 EPISODES
    • 5 SEASONS


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    S5 Ep18: Official Business Podcast: Lisa Ferdinand

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2023 35:43


    The third episode in the ‘Official business' podcast series features Lisa Ferdinand, an international starter based in Canada who has started some of the sport's biggest races. This podcast series is presented by athlete and Athletics Ireland Women in Sport manager Lilly-Ann O'Hora and Vicky Huyton, coach and founder of the Female Coaching Network, as they interview some of the women involved in officiating. In this episode, Ferdinand shares her experiences of being a starter and explains how her journey began, and why.

    S5 Ep17: Official Business Podcast: Claudia Schneck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2023 28:06


    The second episode in the ‘Official business' podcast series features Claudia Schneck, a former international athlete for Brazil who has moved into the world of officiating. The only woman international technical official in South America, Schneck is an advocate for female athletes moving into officiating roles following their retirement from competition. This ‘Official business' series is presented by athlete and Athletics Ireland Women in Sport manager Lilly-Ann O'Hora and Vicky Huyton, coach and founder of the Female Coaching Network, as they interview some of the women involved in officiating.

    S5 Ep16: Official Business Podcast: Helen Roberts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2023 26:24


    The first episode in a new podcast series focusing on athletics officials features Helen Roberts, an international technical official from Australia with almost 30 years of experience. As a former athlete, a coach and an official, Roberts' journey has taken her from the club scene all the way to the Olympic Games. This ‘Official business' series is presented by athlete and Athletics Ireland Women in Sport manager Lilly-Ann O'Hora and Vicky Huyton, coach and founder of the Female Coaching Network, as they interview some of the women involved in the world of officiating.

    S5 Ep15: Gender Leadership Podcast: Carole Bam

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2022 39:58


    The fifth edition of this World Athletics Championships coach series of the gender leadership podcast features Carole Bam, one of Belgium's leading coaches. These podcasts are presented by athlete and Athletics Ireland Women in Sport manager Lilly-Ann O'Hora and Vicky Huyton, coach and founder of the Female Coaching Network, as they interview a number of coaches involved with the World Athletics Championships Oregon22, either as a team coach or a personal coach.

    S5 Ep14: Gender Leadership Podcast: Laura Turner-Alleyne

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 43:22


    The fourth edition of this World Athletics Championships coach series of the gender leadership podcast stars Olympian and GB & NI coach Laura Turner-Alleyne.  These podcasts are presented by athlete and Athletics Ireland Women in Sport manager Lilly-Ann O'Hora and Vicky Huyton, coach and founder of the Female Coaching Network, as they interview a number of coaches involved with the World Athletics Championships Oregon22, either as a team coach or a personal coach.

    S5 Ep13: Gender leadership podcast: Lacena Golding-Clarke

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 34:08


    Lacena Golding-Clarke is the third guest of the World Athletics Championships coach series of the gender leadership podcast. These podcasts are presented by athlete and Athletics Ireland Women in Sport manager Lilly-Ann O'Hora and Vicky Huyton, coach and founder of the Female Coaching Network, as they interview a number of coaches involved with the World Athletics Championships Oregon22, either as a team coach or a personal coach. Golding-Clarke is a former athlete and coach, who represented Jamaica at three Olympic Games, five World Athletics Championships and multiple Commonwealth Games, notably winning 100m hurdles gold in Manchester in 2002. 

    S5 Ep12: Gender leadership podcast: Hayley Harrison

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 42:39


    The second in a series of gender leadership podcasts features Hayley Harrison, who has coached in Ireland for over 25 years. Based at the University of Limerick, Harrison works for Sport Ireland as a Coach Development and Education Officer, responsible for coach development programmes and high-performance coach support programmes. She is probably best known for coaching Irish 400m hurdler Thomas Barr, who has competed at European, world and Olympic level, winning bronze at the 2018 European Championships in Berlin. The podcasts are presented by athlete and Athletics Ireland Women in Sport manager Lilly-Ann O'Hora and Vicky Huyton, coach and founder of the Female Coaching Network, as they interview a number of coaches involved with the World Athletics Championships Oregon22, either as a team coach or a personal coach.

    S5 Ep11: Ashley Kovacs - World Athletics Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 25:38


    The first in a series of gender leadership podcasts stars Ashley Kovacs, as she shares insight into coaching her husband, two-time world shot put champion Joe Kovacs, while also being the USATF women's throws coach.  The gender leadership podcasts are presented by athlete and Athletics Ireland Women in Sport manager Lilly-Ann O'Hora and Vicky Huyton, coach and founder of the Female Coaching Network, as they interview a number of coaches involved with the World Athletics Championships Oregon22, either as a team coach or a personal coach. 

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    S5 Ep10: World Athletics Championships Oregon22 - Day 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 31:48


    It's all over in Eugene, but the memories will live on for a long time. Duplantis cleared 6.21 in the pole vault, and Nigeria's Amusan stormed in at 12.12 in the semi-finals of the 100 metres hurdles, delivering 2 world records on the final day. But, the story didn't end there. In our last podcast from Eugene, Rob Walker and Dan O'Brien round up the best of the action from day 10 in Oregon. To re-live a fabulous championships in Eugene, head to worldathletics.org

    S5 Ep9: World Athletics Championships Oregon22 - Day 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2022 26:10


    It's nearly over here in Eugene, with just one more day of world-class athletics remaining. The penultimate night has delivered in style, with Grenada's Anderson Peters sending the javelin over 90 metres on three occasions, USA winning the women's 4x100, but losing to Canada in the men's race. Ethiopia and Kenya took the distance races, and Portugal's Pedro Pichardo took gold with a first-round jump in the Triple Jump. Rob Walker, Gail Deevers and Dan O'Brien round up the medalists on day 9 in Oregon. To follow the action on the final day, head to worldathletics.org

    S5 Ep8: World Athletics Championships Oregon22 - Day 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2022 19:28


    There's only one story from day eight in Eugene: Sydney McLaughlin smashing her own world record to win the 400m hurdles. But don't forget gold medals for Shaunae Miller-Uibo, Michael Norman, Kelsey-Lee Barber, and Kimberly Garcia Leon. What a day! Re-live it with our team in Eugene, including commentators Hannah England and Rob Walker. 

    S5 Ep7: World Athletics Championships Oregon22 - Day 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 18:31


    Thursday night in Eugene was all about the 200 metres. Join Rob Walker, Gail Deevers, and Dan O'Brien as they wrap up wins for Shericka Jackson and Noah Lyles. Can you believe we still have three days of competition to go? To follow the rest of it, head to worldathletics.org

    S5 Ep6: World Athletics Championships Oregon22 - Day 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 13:35


    Day six in Eugene saw Kazakhstan's Norah Jeruto take the steeplechase title in a championship record, and China's Feng Bin win gold with a first-round throw in the discus. Re-live the finals with our commentators Tim Hutchings and Hannah England, who are joined by yesterday's medalist Eleanor Patterson. To follow the rest of the action from Oregon, head to worldathletics.org

    S5 Ep5: World Athletics Championships Oregon22 - Day 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 16:09


    Our commentator in Eugene says he can't remember a better day of athletics than the one he's just witnessed. Rob Walker and Gail Devers break down the action, hearing from gold medalists Alison Dos Santos, Jake Wightman, Eleanor Patterson and Kristjan Čeh. To follow the rest of the action from Oregon, head to worldathletics.org

    S5 Ep4: World Athletics Championships Oregon22 - Day 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 15:24


    The fourth day of competition here in Oregon showcased a range of women's events, and the organisers marked the day, 18 July, as a celebration of women in athletics. In this episode of the podcast, we talk about the women's marathon, the conclusion of the heptathlon, and celebrate the astonishing gold medalists in the triple jump and 1500 metres. 

    S5 Ep3: World Athletics Championships Oregon22 - Day 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 21:56


    Pick a highlight if you dare. What a day of finals! Our commentary team in Eugene rounds up a memorable day for track and field athletes. Including Katie Nageotte producing a well-timed clearance at 4.85m to win the pole vault title, Grant Holloway retaining his world 110m hurdles title, and a Jamaican clean sweep in the women's 100m. To follow the rest of the action from Oregon, head to worldathletics.org

    S5 Ep2: World Athletics Championships Oregon22 - Day 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2022 17:17


    It was all about medals, medals, medals for Team USA on day 2 of the World Athletics Championships. Fred Kerley led a medal sweep for the hosts in the men's 100m, and Chase Ealey delivered an early throw to claim the world shot put title. To follow the rest of the action from Eugene, head to worldathletics.org

    S5 Ep1: World Athletics Championships Oregon22 - Day 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2022 11:27


    Day 1 of the World Athletics Championships from Oregon delivered in style. Our commentary team in Eugene reflects on the highlights from a day that presented three gold medals and an emotional and memorable final race for Allyson Felix. To follow the rest of the action from Eugene, head to worldathletics.org

    S4 Ep7: International Women's Day Special: ‘Running Sideways' | Pauline Davis-Thompson in conversation with Seb Coe

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 26:56


    To kick off World Athletics Women's Week ahead of International Women's Day and to #BreakTheBias by sharing the stories of inspiring women to create a bank of great role models for future generations, World Athletics President Seb Coe speaks with two-time Olympic champion Pauline Davis-Thompson about her book ‘Running Sideways', which chronicles her inspiring journey from the ghetto to Olympic glory.  Born and raised in the poor neighbourhood of Bain Town in The Bahamas, she fought through poverty, inequality, racism and political machinations from her own country to beat the odds and become a two-time Olympic gold medallist, the first woman of colour on the World Athletics Council and an outspoken anti-doping advocate. Follow us on social media: ⭐ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorldAthletics ⭐ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldathletics/

    S4 Ep6: Neeraj Chopra, Julius Yego and Steve Backley | Javelin Legends Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 57:16


    It's a javelin special! Javelin greats unite for the World Athletics Podcast. Steve Backley hosts whilst Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra and 2015 world champion Julius Yego join to talk all things javelin. Follow us on social media: ⭐ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorldAthletics ⭐ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldathletics/

    S4 Ep5: Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Carolina Kluft, Nafi Thiam and Denise Lewis | Heptathlon Legends Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 86:18


    It's a heptathlon special! Olympic heptathlon champions unite! Denise Lewis leads an all-star line-up of heptathlon legends in the latest World Athletics Podcast. the and marathon legend Paula Radcliffe hosts a distance running podcast. Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Carolina Kluft and Nafi Thiam, what more could you want? Follow us on social media: ⭐ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorldAthletics ⭐ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldathletics/

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    4: Haile Gebrselassie, Paul Tergat and Paula Radcliffe | Distance Running Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 53:06


    It's a distance running special! Guest host and marathon legend Paula Radcliffe hosts a distance running podcast special featuring legends of the sport, Haile Gebrselassie and Paul Tergat. Whet your appetite ahead of Tokyo 2020 as the pair recount their epic battles over the road, cross country and at the Olympic Games. Follow us on social media: ⭐ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorldAthletics ⭐ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldathletics/

    3: Grant Holloway, Aries Merritt, Allen Johnson and Renaldo Nehemiah | 110m Hurdles Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 84:39


    It's a 110m hurdles special!Olympic champion Joanna Hayes returns to host another episode of the World Athletics Podcast, a 110m hurdles special featuring hurdle greats Grant Holloway, Aries Merritt, Allen Johnson and Renaldo Nehemiah.Follow us on social media: ⭐️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐️ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorldAthletics ⭐️ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐️ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldathletics/

    2: Kevin Mayer, Ashton Eaton and Roman Šebrle | Decathlon Special - The 9000 Club

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 56:03


    With the Gotzis Hypo-Meeting on the horizon, this month's podcast is a decathlon special! Guest host Statman Jon (Jon Mulkeen) brings you the latest episode of the World Athletics Podcast featuring decathlon legends: Kevin Mayer, Ashton Eaton and Roman Šebrle. Follow us on social media: ⭐️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐️ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorldAthletics ⭐️ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐️ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldathletics/

    1: Joanna Hayes, Gail Devers, Sally Pearson and Derval O'Rourke - World Athletics Women's Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 71:17


    It's a World Athletics Women's Week special! Guest host Joanna Hayes brings you the latest episode of the World Athletics Podcast featuring hurdling legends: Sally Pearson, Gail Devers and Derval O'Rourke. Coinciding with International Women’s Day on 8 March 2021, World Athletics is delighted to announce the launch of #WeGrowAthletics, a campaign designed to build on the strides the sport has taken towards greater gender equality. More information: https://buff.ly/3qrkWjN Follow us on social media: ⭐️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐️ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorldAthletics ⭐️ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐️ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldathletics/

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    12: Ivona Dadic - Heptathlon in One Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 22:46


    In the latest episode of the World Athletics Podcast, Ben Harlow is joined by heptathlete Ivona Dadic. She recounts dealing with lockdown, completing a heptathlon in one hour, injury woes and Olympic ambitions. Follow us on social media: ⭐️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐️ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorldAthletics ⭐️ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐️ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldathletics/

    11: Sara Hall - Late Bloomer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 29:47


    In the latest episode of the World Athletics Podcast, Ben Harlow is joined by marathoner Sara Hall. Fresh from her second-place finish at the London Marathon, Sara recounts her journey from collegiate success to breaking personal bests aged 37.  Follow us on social media: ⭐️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐️ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorldAthletics ⭐️ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐️ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldathletics (https://www.instagram.com/worldathletics/)  of 

    10: Johannes Vetter - Grief, Injury and Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 30:26


    In the latest episode of the World Athletics Podcast, Ben Harlow is joined by 2017 javelin world champion, Johannes Vetter. He recounts his greatest achievements, the battles he faced off the field and how they have driven him to later success.  Follow us on social media: ⭐️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐️ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorldAthletics ⭐️ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐️ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldathletics/

    9: Jessica Hull - The Oregon Romance

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 36:28


    In the latest episode of the World Athletics Podcast, Ben Harlow is joined by Australian distance runner Jessica Hull. Follow us on social media: ⭐️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐️ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorldAthletics ⭐️ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐️ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldathletics/

    8: Femke Bol - The Big Breakthrough

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 18:17


    In the latest episode of the World Athletics Podcast, Ben Harlow is joined by 400m hurdles rising star, Femke Bol. Follow us on social media: ⭐️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐️ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorldAthletics ⭐️ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐️ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldathletics/

    7: Armand Duplantis - The Long Road to Tokyo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 32:45


    In the latest episode of the World Athletics Podcast, Ben Harlow is joined by pole vault world record holder and world silver medallist Armand (Mondo) Duplantis. Listen to Mondo's previous episode here: https://buff.ly/32ZLJeM Follow us on social media: ⭐️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐️ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorldAthletics ⭐️ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐️ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldathletics/ 

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    6: Anderson Peters - Becoming a Student of the Sport

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 29:40


    In the latest episode of the World Athletics Podcast, Ben Harlow is joined by javelin world champion Anderson Peters. The Grenadian rising star discusses his breakthrough in 2019, winning the NCAAs and then World Athletics Championships aged 21. *Disclaimer*: This episode was recorded at the end of 2019 so any references to the 2020 Olympics are no longer correct. Follow us on social media: ⭐️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐️ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorldAthletics ⭐️ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐️ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldathletics/ 

    5: Yaroslava Mahuchikh - High jump Sensation to YouTube Star

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 21:58


    U20 high jump world record holder Yaroslava Mahuchikh joins Ben Harlow in the latest episode of the World Athletics Podcast. The young Ukrainian discusses her passion for the sport, her desire to teach and a future as a YouTuber. *Disclaimer*: This episode was recorded at the end of 2019 so any references to the 2020 Olympics or the U20 World Athletics Championships are no longer correct. Follow us on social media: ⭐️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐️ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorldAthletics ⭐️ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐️ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldathletics/

    4: Donavan Brazier - NFL After Athletics

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 24:29


    For this month's World Athletics Podcast, Ben Harlow (@_benharlow) is joined by 800m world champion Donavan Brazier (@donavanbrazier). The duo talk through Brazier's dramatic rise through the athletics ranks and a potential career in the American football. *Disclaimer*: This episode was recorded at the end of 2019 so any references to the 2020 Olympics are no longer correct. Follow us on social media: ⭐️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐️ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorldAthletics ⭐️ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐️ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldathletics/

    3: Steven Gardiner - Rebuilding the Bahamas

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 19:01


    For this month's World Athletics Podcast, Ben Harlow (@_benharlow) is joined by Bahamian 400m world champion Steven Gardiner (@_SpeedySteevie). The pair discuss Steven's decision to relocate to the USA, dealing with the impact of Hurricane Dorian had on his home country and how that fueled his fire to take gold at the Doha World Athletics Championships. Follow us on social media: ⭐️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐️ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorldAthletics ⭐️ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐️ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldathletics/

    2: Steve Cram - Life After Athletics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 23:08


    We're back again for another episode of the World Athletics Podcast. Ben Harlow is joined by distance running legend turned broadcaster Steve Cram. The pair discuss Steve's heroic middle distance battles with World Athletics President Seb Coe and talk about his transition from athlete to broadcaster.  Follow us on social media: ⭐️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/IAAF2012 ⭐️ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorldAthletics ⭐️ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐️ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldathletics/

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    1: Karsten Warholm and Coach Leif - Never Do Hurdles in a Kilt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 23:34


    It's a new year and we're back with a bang in this month's episode of the World Athletics Podcast. Ben Harlow is joined by 400m hurdles world champion Karsten Warholm and his coach Leif Olav Alnes. No topic is off-limits in this episode as the trio discuss jumping out of planes, horse racing, Leif's ability to predict the future and the age old question of 'should you be hurdling in a kilt?'. Follow us on social media: ⭐️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/IAAF2012 ⭐️ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorldAthletics ⭐️ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐️ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldathletics/

    11: Dalilah Muhammad - Does Achieving Goals Make You Happy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 25:08


    After a sensational World Athletics Awards, Female Athlete of the Year winner Dalilah Muhammad (@dalilahmuhammad_) sits down with Ben Harlow (@_benharlow) to reflect on a stellar 2019 season. The pair discuss achieving goals, reaching equality in athletics and leaving a legacy in the sport.

    10: Ashton and Brianne - Multi Event Special: IAAF Inside Athletics Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 53:33


    Welcome back to another episode of the Inside Athletics Podcast. In this episode Ben Harlow (@_benharlow) sits down with athletics power couple Ashton Eaton (@AshtonJEaton) and Brianne Theisen-Eaton (@btheiseneaton) to talk all things multi-eventing. Since retiring after the Rio Olympic Games in 2016, the Eatons relocated to their new home in San Fransisco and are now expecting their first child in early 2020. The pair talk about life after athletics, what the future holds and also recount the good times and the bad of their journey in the sport.

    9: The Big Doha Preview: IAAF Inside Athletics Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2019 80:18


    It’s finally here! It’s World Athletics Championships eve and Ben Harlow (@_benharlow) is joined by Jon Mulkeen (@Statman_Jon) and Thomas Byrne (@Stanislaus1884) to chat all things Doha. In this bumper episode special Ben and Tom take a trip to the Khalifa Stadium to catch up with the event presentation team, the gang preview all the major events featuring extra stats from the Statman, Jon. Plus there are features from sprinter Akani Simbine, triple jumper Shanieka Ricketts and high jumpers Brandon Starc and Naoto Tobe.

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    8: Laura Muir and the big Diamond League preview: IAAF Inside Athletics Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2019 61:04


    It’s the big #DiamondLeague preview. With Zurich and Brussels just around the corner Ben Harlow (@_benharlow) is joined by Michelle Sammet (@michellesammet) to preview some of the incredible lineups that Zurich and Brussels have to offer. From a 400m hurdles race for the ages to a 6m battle in the men’s pole vault, the next week promises much excitement as the tension rises for Doha. This week’s guest is 1500m world number 1 and 2018 Diamond League champion Laura Muir (@LauraMuirRuns). To head to straight over to her interview you can find it at 32:15.

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    7: Sydney McLaughlin: IAAF Inside Athletics Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 57:23


    In the latest episode of the IAAF Podcast Ben Harlow (@_benharlow) is joined by this Sydney McLaughlin and her coach Joanna Hayes to talk college, making the Rio Olympic Games at 16, turning professional and travelling Europe. There's also a breakdown of the phenomenal results from both the Monaco and London Diamond Leagues as well as the U.S. Championships. *Disclaimer: The Podcast was recorded prior to the Dalilah Muhammad’s incredible world record so this is a special shout out to her and her great performance* ⭐️ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/iaaforg (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=jTZopb8LJrY&redir_token=jYHLUCLhJeu2dvuytVdh983TEOV8MTU2NDUwMjc5NUAxNTY0NDE2Mzk1&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fiaaforg&event=video_description) ⭐️ Like us on Facebook - https://buff.ly/2IlGnyN (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=jTZopb8LJrY&redir_token=jYHLUCLhJeu2dvuytVdh983TEOV8MTU2NDUwMjc5NUAxNTY0NDE2Mzk1&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbuff.ly%2F2IlGnyN&event=video_description) ⭐️ Like us on Instagram - https://buff.ly/2JedXug (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=jTZopb8LJrY&redir_token=jYHLUCLhJeu2dvuytVdh983TEOV8MTU2NDUwMjc5NUAxNTY0NDE2Mzk1&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbuff.ly%2F2JedXug&event=video_description)

    6: Tara Davis and Brandon Starc: IAAF Inside Athletics Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 62:21


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    5: Emmanouil Karalis: IAAF Inside Athletics Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 61:51


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    4: The Borlee Brothers: IAAF Inside Athletics Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2019 28:26


    The IAAF Podcast is back and this time Ben Harlow is joined by athletics royalty, the Borlee brothers. Kevin, Jonathon and Dylan hopped on the podcast to talk all things relay ahead of the IAAF World Relays in Yokohama. The countdown to the Doha Diamond League begins plus there’s discussion on the hotly anticipated Boston and London marathons.

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    3: Shalane Flanagan: Aarhus 2019 IAAF Inside Athletics Podcast Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 44:19


    In this week's episode of the IAAF Inside Athletics Podcast; Ben Harlow @_benharlow is joined by athletics photographer and videographer Dan Vernon @DanVernonPhoto, reporting live from the IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Aarhus. The pair reflect on a show-stopping championships coupled with an in-depth interview with New York Marathon champion and former World Cross Country Championship medallist, Shalane Flanagan.

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    2: Lolo Jones: IAAF Inside Atletics Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2019 66:34


    In this week’s podcast Ben Harlow (@_benharlow) is joined by IAAF editorial team members Michelle Sammet (@michellesammet) and Bob Ramsak (@bobramsak). The trio dive into February’s athletics action, recapping highlights from the indoors, on the roads, and look ahead to the NCAAs and European Indoor Championships.  Today’s guest star is double world indoor champion, winter and summer Olympian, Lolo Jones, who takes us behind the scenes with some exclusive Olympic stories. *nb: there have been 136 athletes who competed in both Summer and Winter Olympics. Felix Sanchez was 34 when he won his second Olympic title in London.

    1: Briana Williams: IAAF Inside Athletics Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2019 51:44


    The IAAF Inside Athletics Podcast is back for season 2 with the first episode of 2019. On this episode Ben Harlow is joined again by Katie Smith, the pair get into some of the best indoor results of the year, review the IAAF World Indoor Tour in Boston, look ahead to what's in store for 2019 and bring you an interview with double U20 sprint world champion Briana Williams (@brianastarr21).

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    19: Christmas Special: Featuring Seb Coe

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2018 34:39


    It's the final episode of the year and we can't believe it's nearly 2019 already. Ben Harlow is joined by Jon Mulkeen (Statman Jon), British triple jumper Naomi Ogbeta and Thomas Byrne to discuss a record breaking 2018 with a Christmas twist.  And finally we check in with IAAF President Seb Coe on what his proudest achievements have been for the sport this year and what's on the agenda for 2019. As always we welcome any feedback and suggestions to help further the quality of the podcast, happy holidays and we'll see you in 2019.

    18: Kurtis Marschall: IAAF Inside Athletics Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2018 57:41


    This week on the IAAF Inside Athletics Podcast it’s an Athletics Awards preview special. Olympic medallist turned broadcaster Katharine Merry (@KatharineMerry) joins Ben Harlow (@_benharlow) to talk all things athletics awards in the lead up to the big night on the 4th of December.  Along with that the guest of honour this week is pole vaulting star Kurtis Marschall. The young Australian reflects on a record breaking 2018, receiving mentoring from Olympic and world pole vault champion Steve Hooker and a life changing coaching switch.

    17: Adam Gemili: IAAF Inside Athletics Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2018 92:40


    On the latest episode of the IAAF Inside Athletics Podcast it's another jam packed show, this week featuring British sprint star, Adam Gemili. Gemili reflects on a successful junior career, balancing football, athletics and education along with taking us behind the scenes for GB's iconic 4x100m relay win at the London 2017 World Championships. On the main show Ben Harlow is joined by Spikes editor Michelle Sammet and athletics 'statman' Jon Mulkeen. The trio work their way through all the hot topics in athletics, from athlete of the year nominees, major marathons, to breakdancing at the Youth Olympic Games, no stone is left unturned. And finally, in honour of the Statman Jon's presence Ben hosts the ultimate athletics stat quiz 'Beat the Statman' (this one is for the die-hard athletics fans).

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