My Defining Moments

At the 2006 Winter Olympics, a 20-year-old American snowboarder by the name of Lindsey Jacobellis became a household name. Not for winning a gold medal, but for "losing" one. With a clear lead in the inaugural Snowboard Cross event, Lindsey attempted a grab coming off the final roller. She fell, watched the gold medal disappear and got up for silver. 16 years later, at her fifth Olympic Games, Lindsey finally took her place on the top step of the Olympic podium. Winning Team USA's first gold medal of the Games, it was the fairy-tale story of the Games. Backed up by a second gold medal in the mixed team event a few days later. Whilst discussing her five defining moments, Lindsey talks through how she dealt with the pain of Torino and joy of Beijing. Plus a whole lot of ups and downs in between! So wrap up warm and listen to Lindsey Jacobellis on My Defining Moments. Thanks for listening! @chrisbrownsport

British distance runner Laura Weightman announced her retirement from Athletics last month. Although it came much sooner than she would have liked, it gave Laura the opportunity to chat through the 5 moments that defined her career. A career that included many highlights - 3 Top 8 placings at a global championships, 2 medals over 1500 metres at the European Championships and also 2 Commonwealth medals, including one at 5000 metres. Coached throughout her career by 1983 World Champion and BBC commentator Steve Cram, the athlete from the North East made a name for herself at the London 2012 Olympic Games. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Laura was denied the chance to compete at her third Olympics in 2020, when in peak shape. A serious of injuries curtailed her career, but there are plenty of highlights to reflect on as Laura tells us her 5 defining moments.

At the age of 9, Non Stanford decided she wanted to be an Olympian. She tried Gymnastics, Swimming and Athletics before finding Triathlon, the sport that would take her to the Games. Mentored by Dame Kelly Holmes throughout her teenage years, Non was a talented junior middle distance runner who became a world beating triathlete. After becoming world champion in 2013, Non achieved her childhood dream when she became an Olympian at the Rio 2016 Games. However, the Games were bittersweet, finishing in 4th place just a few seconds behind her friend and team-mate Vicky Holland. The years that followed were tough on her mental health. But there was to be a happy ending to her career, winning Commonwealth silver for Wales in the Team Relay and a fairytale final race that brought home a European gold medal. So once you've finished your swim, get listening to Non's five defining moments as you cycle and run your way home!

Not only is Lutalo Muhammad Great Britain's most successful male Taekwondo practitioner, he's also the latest guest to discuss the 5 moments that defined his career.  In this episode of My Defining Moments, the recently retired 31-year-old discusses the controversy surrounding his selection for the London 2012 Olympic Games, his agonising last-second defeat in the 2016 Olympic final and his honest thoughts on the current state of Taekwondo. Plus, you'll hear some of Lutalo's plans for the future! Could he be heading for MMA? Or a continuation of his already successful broadcasting career? Or both?! Either way, Lutalo certainly has a lot to talk about, so kick back and listen to our in-depth conversation. Don't forget to go back and listen to previous episodes of My Defining Moments! You can also subscribe and follow the podcast to make sure you don't miss any new episodes. Thanks for listening! @ChrisBrownSport 

Over the summer, Tom Bosworth retired from the sport of Athletics. The 32-year-old race walker enjoyed an emotional send-off at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. In this episode of My Defining Moments, Tom reflects on his career and looks ahead to the future. Hear Tom discuss his late start to Athletics, coming out as gay on breakfast TV and his mental health struggles following London 2017. Plus, he looks back on finishing Top 8 at all four major championships - Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth. There's a lot of interesting insights into life as an elite athlete, so why not go out for a long walk and let Tom's story inspire you! If you enjoyed the My Defining Moments podcast, please like, share, follow or leave a comment on your podcast supplier - it really helps spread the word and share the stories of these amazing athletes. Thanks for listening! @ChrisBrownSport

Nathan Adrian is one of Team USA's most decorated swimmers. The 2012 Olympic 100m Freestyle champion has enjoyed plenty of success in the pool, but recently had to battle something bigger than a major swim meet - cancer. On this episode of My Defining Moments, Nathan talks through that cancer diagnosis, his first swim back in the pool and how he returned to the top stop of the podium the following year. We also took a deep dive into Nathan's early career, including the incredible journey to his first Olympic Games in 2008, how important the NCAAs are to his success and what it is like to become Olympic champion. Plus, we hear stories of life in the ready room, racing with and against Michael Phelps and how important the US Olympic team officials are in the dining hall. This is definitely one to listen to if you're a young swimmer dreaming of Olympic glory! If you enjoyed the podcast, please like, share, follow or leave a comment on your podcast supplier - it really helps spread the word and share the stories of these amazing athletes. Thanks for listening to the My Defining Moments podcast! @ChrisBrownSport

Episode 20! And my guest for this milestone episode is another recent retiree from Track and Field. Tiffany Porter has won medals at the World Championships, Commonwealth Games and a European title over the 100m hurdles. Also a prolific medallist indoors over the 60m hurdles, Tiffany discusses her decade-long career at the top flight of Athletics. But hurdling isn't all that defines this talented Olympian. Tiffany talks about her pharmacy career, life as a working mother and her new career in broadcasting and content production. Plus, we speak about her Track family, including husband and coach Jeff Porter and her fellow Olympic finalist, and sister, Cindy Sember. Don't forget to like, share and follow My Defining Moments on your podcast app and leave a comment or review - all feedback welcome! I'm @ChrisBrownSport on social media, so feel free to get in touch! See you soon for more My Defining Moments. Chris

For the first episode of 2022, we have a G.O.A.T! Long jump legend Brittney Reese chats through the 5 defining moments of her life and career. A recent retiree from Track & Field, the American has pretty much done it all and won it all! 8 global titles, including 7 world gold medals and that special Olympic victory in 2012. But that's not all Brittney had to discuss, we chatted about the adoption of her son, the passing of her grandfather and the current state of Athletics. So get ready to reflect on a 15 year career with one of the most popular, most under-rated and most decorated athlete of all time. Feel free to spread the word about My Defining Moments and leave a comment if you are enjoying the podcast. Thank you for all of your votes in the Sport Podcast Awards!  I'm @ChrisBrownSport on social media, so feel free to get in touch! See you soon! Chris

It's the final part of our 2021 review! Plenty of other sporting events happened this year; Football almost came home via Euro 2020, there was a first at the Grand National and the Formula 1 season was the most dramatic for a decade. Joining Chris for this podcast is Tim Adams, sports fan and social media star for Athletics Weekly. Covering everything from Athletics to NFL, we've got you covered! So what are the other 5 defining moments of the 2021 sporting year? Listen to find out! Don't forget to vote for the ultimate defining moment on our Twitter page @MyDefiningPod Thank you all for listening this year and see you in 2022 for more My Defining Moments!

Time to serve up some tennis! It's the third of four special episodes, reflecting on the 2021 year of sport. Given the incredible success of British Tennis in 2021, we had to discuss the defining moments of the tennis year. Actor and tennis fan Dan Connolly joins Chris to go over the talking points of the 2021 tennis season. It's his podcast debut, so go easy on him! Grab yourself some strawberries and cream, and listen to our tennis review!

In this second of the four part series reviewing the 2021 year of sport, we reflect on the Paralympic Games in Tokyo. Joining Chris for this episode is T35 Para-Athlete Maria Verdeille, who was working as part of Channel 4's Paralympic coverage for Tokyo. But what are her 5 defining moments of the Games? Sit back and enjoy reminiscing about a wonderful Tokyo Paralympics!

2021 is over. And what a year it has been!  This is Part 1 of the My Defining Moments sporting review of the year. In each of the 4 part series, a guest will discuss the 5 defining moments of their category. In this first part, Alex Walker joins Chris to re-live the highlights of the Tokyo Olympic Games. Enjoy!

It's hard to think of a sports person who has experienced more highs and lows during their career than Elise Christie. The 31-year-old Scot speaks openly and honestly about her life, both on and off the ice. In this episode, you'll hear Elise discuss being bullied as a child, her mental health struggles and the reaction to going public with her self harm and sexual assault Plus, we discuss the state of Short Track Speed Skating, the joys of becoming world champion and the heartache of the Sochi and Pyeongchang Olympic Games. So once you've listened to Elise's five defining moments, please follow or subscribe to the My Defining Moments podcast and leave a comment or review. Thank you so much for listening! @ChrisBrownSport

THE PARALYMPICS ARE FINALLY HERE!!! Are we all ready to adjust our body clocks back to Tokyo time? That's right, the delayed Tokyo Paralympic Games have finally arrived! So, much like the previous episode, I've decided to make a special Paralympic episode! Once again I'm joined by fellow Paralympic fan and @Fastest_Losers Twitch partner, Alex Walker @AlexAHW We discuss our favourite moments from the Paralympic Games, in particular those incredible London Games in 2012. Plus you'll hear from all four of the Paralympians I've had on the podcast, dropping in throughout the episode with their favourite Paralympic moments. If you enjoy the My Defining Moments podcast, please share & subscribe! Find the podcast on Twitter @MyDefiningPod and I'm @ChrisBrownSport Let the Paralympics begin! Chris & Alex

THE TOKYO OLYMPICS ARE FINALLY HERE!!! A year ago, I launched the My Defining Moments podcast, on the day the 2020 Tokyo Olympics were meant to begin. So, one year on, to celebrate our 1st birthday, I've decided to make a special Olympic episode! I'm joined by fellow Olympic fan and my @Fastest_Losers Twitch partner, Alex Walker @AlexAHW We relieve our favourite moments from every summer Olympic Games from Barcelona 1992 through to Rio 2016. Plus there are many of the guests I've had on the podcast, dropping in throughout the episode with their favourite Olympic moments. If you enjoy the My Defining Moments podcast, please share & subscribe! Find the podcast on Twitter @MyDefiningPod and I'm @ChrisBrownSport Let the Games begin! Chris & Alex

Earlier this month, Scottish 400 metre hurdler Eilidh Doyle announced her retirement from Athletics. So it was only right that I invited her onto the podcast for an in-depth exit interview! We covered everything. From the pressure of London 2012, to the relief of winning European gold, Eilidh has experienced it all. Hear how Eilidh actually quit the sport in her late teens, why she missed Christine Ohuruogu in the call room and how she briefly ended up living with her coach Malcolm Arnold. This episode is littered with superb insights into life as an athlete, it really is one for the die-hard athleticos! Please spread the word about My Defining Moments and leave a comment if you are enjoying the podcast. I'm @ChrisBrownSport on social media, so feel free to get in touch! Eilidh was such a pleasure to speak to, so please enjoy this episode! Thanks for listening! Chris

Don't panic. This episode isn't actually about me and my love of Athletics! For episode 13, I had to invite my namesake Chris Brown onto the podcast. The Bahamian star of Track and Field has enjoyed a glorious career spanning over 20 years. Nicknamed "Fireman", Chris has won 14 global medals, indoors and out. London 2012 saw the 400m legend lead off the Bahamas relay team to a famous gold medal, which definitely helped appease many individual 4th place finishes at major championships. So, which 5 defining moments has Chris Brown chosen? Listen as Chris Brown asks Chris Brown! If you enjoy listening to Chris Brown, I'm on social media @ChrisBrownSport and the podcast is @MyDefiningPod on Twitter & @MyDefiningMomentsPod on Instagram. Don't forget to subscribe to the My Defining Moments podcast and leave a comment or review via your podcast supplier. I also really appreciate your feedback on the socials, so feel free to share this episode! Thank you for listening! Chris Brown

The French Open tennis is currently taking place at Roland Garros and I was lucky enough to speak to one of the competitors on site. British quad wheelchair tennis player Andy Lapthorne has won two grand slam singles titles, multiple doubles trophies and a trio of Paralympic medals. In this podcast, Andy speaks about the mistakes he made during his early career, his maiden grand slam title and his rivalry with Australian Dylan Alcott. Plus, we hear about his love for West Ham United, his Paralympic celebrations in Rio and how he struggled with his mental health in 2020. Andy managed to win another Quad Doubles title in Roland Garros this week, to complete the career slam and still has a busy summer lined up! Please feel free to share your thoughts about the My Defining Moments podcast on social media - I'm @ChrisBrownSport and the podcast is @MyDefiningPod on Twitter & @MyDefiningMomentsPod on Instagram. Don't forget to subscribe to the My Defining Moments podcast and leave a comment or review via your podcast supplier. Thank you for listening and enjoy the episode! Chris

At the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Darya Klishina cast a lonely figure.  The long jumper was the only Russian athlete permitted to compete in the Athletics competition at those Games.  Following the outcome of the McLaren report into state-sponsored doping in Russia, Darya was able to prove herself a clean athlete, having lived and trained in America for 3 years. In this podcast, Darya talks about that rollercoaster week in Rio and how she hopes her Olympic experience will be more enjoyable in Tokyo.  Plus, we hear about her early life in Russia, how she's learnt to speak English thanks to her life-changing move to the USA and her recent step into the music industry. If you enjoy listening to the 5 Defining Moments in the life of Darya Klishina, please share your thoughts on social media! I'm @ChrisBrownSport and the podcast is @MyDefiningPod Feel free to subscribe to the My Defining Moments podcast and leave a comment or review via your podcast supplier. Thank you for listening and enjoy the episode! Chris

Episode 10! Double digits! And to celebrate turning 10, my guest for this special episode is the athlete who turned me into a sports fan. Sally Gunnell is one of the most successful athletes in the history of British athletics. Sally began her career as a heptathlete, but she then focused on the 100m Hurdles, before finally finding her calling over 400m Hurdles. Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth gold medals all followed, as did the World Record. However, Sally was unable to defend any of those titles due to numerous injuries and she ended her track career in 1997. Following her retirement, Sally worked for the BBC and has been involved with numerous projects and charities. So sit back and enjoy listening to the 5 Defining Moments in the career of Sally Gunnell. Thank you all for listening! Chris

Jordanne Whiley has achieved something that no other British tennis player has managed to do; complete the calendar slam. The 28-year-old has 4 Wimbledon wheelchair doubles titles to her name, as well as the US Open singles title from 2015. In this podcast, Jordanne discusses her early years in the sport, life on tour as a mother and the highs and lows that came with her two Paralympic bronze medals. Plus, we hear about chicken nuggets, her post-tennis plans and how she was more upset about Wimbledon being cancelled than her own wedding! If you are enjoying the podcast, please share your thoughts on social media, tag @ChrisBrownSport and I will always re-tweet! You can also rate and review the podcast or contact me at chris@chrisbrownsport.com Don't forget the My Defining Moments podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon etc.  See you soon for more Defining Moments! Chris

John Naber: Olympian, Swimmer, Broadcaster, Storyteller & Teacher. A very inspiring and motivating conversation with one of the Olympic greats in the pool.  John Naber is one of America's greatest Olympians. At the Montreal Games in 1976, he won 4 gold medals and 1 silver, becoming the most decorated athlete from those Olympics. However, his world records stuck around longer than he did. Upon retiring aged 21, John has gone on to work at Disneyland, broadcast for American television and chair the US Olympic Alumni Association. In this podcast, John opens up about his faith, his work with the Olympic movement and how he sees the life of an Olympian today. The My Defining Moments podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and most other podcast hosts! Please rate and review the podcast and you contact me at chris@chrisbrownsport.com or find me on social media @ChrisBrownSport  I hope you feel motivated after listening to this episode! I'll be back with more My Defining Moments. Thanks for listening! Chris

Bianca Walkden is one of Britain's most successful sports stars. The 29-year-old is a triple world champion in Taekwondo and has an Olympic bronze medal from Rio 2016. All of her major successes have come after not one, but two ACL ruptures. Bianca discusses how those injuries have made her stronger and how she hopes to win gold at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Plus, we hear about one of the best and worst days of her life, her perfect Taekwondo family and the tasty Italian business that she runs in her hometown of Liverpool. Please subscribe to the My Defining Moments podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and almost every other podcast supplier out there! I would really appreciate it if you could rate and review the podcast and you contact me at chris@chrisbrownsport.com or find me on social media @ChrisBrownSport  I'll be back very soon for an inspirational episode of My Defining Moments. Thanks for listening! Chris

At the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Chris Mears shared the honour of becoming Great Britain's first Olympic Diving champion. Along with Jack Laugher, the pair won the gold medal in the synchronised 3m springboard event. For the first My Defining Moments episode of 2021, Chris speaks openly about the mental health struggles he's had since winning Olympic gold and how the recent lockdown has helped him. Plus we hear the story of his near death experience as a teenager, receiving an MBE from Prince Charles and being able to feel the crowd in his feet at London 2012! Listen to Chris talk me through how his music career is going, and how he hopes to improve on the millions of streams he's had in 2020! Feel free to subscribe to the My Defining Moments podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and pretty much every other podcast app that you can find! Don't forget to rate and review the podcast or get in touch with any suggestions of guests you'd like to hear from. You can email me at chris@chrisbrownsport.com or find me on social media @ChrisBrownSport  Thank you for listening and I'll be back soon for more My Defining Moments. Chris

5 Paralympic gold medals, 12 World titles and 5 Defining Moments for Hannah Cockroft! 'Hurricane' Hannah is the latest guest to join me on My Defining Moments, as the T34 Wheelchair racer discusses the highs and lows of her career so far. Since winning 2 Paralympic titles at a home Games aged just 20, Hannah has gone on to dominate her event. A seven year undefeated streak came to an end at the hands of her younger compatriot. But, as Hannah explains, that only fueled the fire for greater success. Listen to Hannah explain how she first got into sport at a relatively late age, what it's like to receive an MBE and her shock at the addition of the 800 metres to the Paralympic program! Plus we hear about her dream week; breaking world records AND being prom Queen, getting mobbed in Westfields shopping centre and how presenting Countryfile affected her career on the track. Please subscribe to the My Defining Moments podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music. You can do an actual shout out to your Alexa! If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and nice comments. If you don't enjoy it, that's OK! You can email me at chris@chrisbrownsport.com I'm on social media @ChrisBrownSport and the podcast is also available on my YouTube Channel. Thank you for listening! (And for reading, if you got this far)

A first international guest for My Defining Moments! American sprint superstar Lauryn Williams takes us through the ups and down of her life and career. One of only 5 people to have won a medal at both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games, Lauryn explains how she went from the 100 metres to the Bobsleigh! The 2005 World 100m champion also speaks about her identity crisis since retiring from elite sport, the loss of her father and how she was controversially denied Olympic gold in 2004. Plus we hear about her financial advisory initiative Worth Winning, that terrifying first run in a bobsleigh and the close finishes that defined her career. Don't forget to subscribe to the My Defining Moments podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music. Try asking your Alexa to play the My Defining Moments podcast! Feel free to rate the pod, leave a review or email me at chris@chrisbrownsport.com You can find me on social media @ChrisBrownSport where the podcast will also be available on my YouTube Channel. Thanks for listening!

A special episode with Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE, as the Paralympic legend chooses her five Defining Moments. One of the most famous faces in British sport, Tanni won an astonishing 11 Paralympic gold medals during her career. The Welsh wheelchair wonder discusses her early life, journey through 5 Games and how the Paralympic movement is progressing. Plus we hear about her work in the House of Lords, raising her daughter whilst competing and why a career in Wheelchair Basketball didn't work out (WARNING - contains mild violence)! Don't forget to subscribe to the My Defining Moments podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and now Amazon Music. Try asking your Alexa to play the My Defining Moments podcast! Feel free to rate the pod, leave a review or email me at chris@chrisbrownsport.com You can find me on social media @ChrisBrownSport where the podcast will also be available on my YouTube Channel. Thanks for listening!

For my second episode, Scottish swimmer Hannah Miley chooses the five Defining Moments of her career. The British medley swimmer opens up about the aftermath of her 4th place finish at the Rio Olympic Games, the joy of winning a Commonwealth gold at home and how she learnt to fall back in love with swimming. Plus we hear about broken fingers, botched celebrations and the perils of washing your hair at Delhi 2010. Don't forget to subscribe to the My Defining Moments podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & Google. Feel free to leave a review!You can find me on social media @ChrisBrownSport Or email me at chris@chrisbrownsport.com

British athlete Marilyn Okoro is my first guest on the podcast, as she chooses the five Defining Moments of her career. The Olympic 800 metre runner gives her thoughts on Black Lives Matter, athlete welfare and the Russian doping scandal. Marilyn speaks openly about the impact that reallocated medals have had on her career, the pain of missing out on the London 2012 Olympics and her honest opinion about the former head coach Charles van Commenee. Don't forget to subscribe to the My Defining Moments podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & Google. Feel free to leave a review! You can find me on social media @ChrisBrownSport Or email me at chris@chrisbrownsport.com

An introduction to the My Defining Moments sports podcast by @ChrisBrownSport