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This week on The Shakeout Podcast we sit down with Brad Culp, author of the newly released book The Norwegian Method: The culture, science, and humans behind the groundbreaking approach to endurance training. Brad takes us on a deep dive into how a tiny Scandinavian country has managed to produce such world beaters as Double-Olympic champion Jakob Ingebritsen and why the same principles that have become a staple for pro-runners the world over might be the secret to your next breakthrough.From double-threshold training to blood lactate testing, this episode is all about going deep on the science behind the Norwegian method, and why slowing down in training could be the recipe for faster times on race day.Whether you're a double-threshold disciple or just figuring out the heart-rate function on your watch, this episode gives you the knowledge to apply Norway's game-changing philosophy to your own endurance training.Purchase The Norwegian Method hereBrad Culp: @BBCulpCover Photo Credit: Nick IwanyshynSubscribe to The Shakeout Podcast feed on Apple , Spotify , YouTube or wherever you find your podcasts.
Send us a textThis is Part two of Double Olympic gold medallist Shirley Robertson's chat with US sailing legend Ed Baird. A World Sailor of the Year award winner, Baird also holds a coveted spot in the America's Cup Hall of Fame, he's a multiple Match Racing World Champion and is a regular across multiple Grand Prix Sailing leagues, from the 52 Super Series to the Maxi circuit.Robertson and Baird regularly sailed against each other back in days of the Extreme Sailing Series, but their chat was a little less competitive as Baird dropped by while in Cowes training for this summer's Admirals Cup. In this Part 2 the pair begin their discussion talking about Baird's 1999/2000 Challenge for the America's Cup in Auckland New Zealand, a Challenge representing the Newe York Yacht Squadron that was going well, but did not end as planned..,:"You could see the waves coming and we hopped up out of the water and smashed down on the next wave and the boat broke in half!"Baird continued his involvement in the Cup and ultimately ended up in Valencia with Swiss Defender Alinghi, initially, again, under helm, Russell Coutts, but soon that was all to change..."The team...were missing Russell and they expected him to come back, and they spent a year this way, expecting that he'll come back with us...but he didn't....so I went to talk to Brad and the team and they asked me to come and work with them." Baird ended up steering the boat, and went on to helm a Cup victory as Alinghi successfully defended in Valencia.Throughout this two part podcast Baird and Robertson touch on a wide range of topics, from Olympic Sailing to nationality rules, and a whole host in between, as they wind their way down the fascinating road that is Ed Baird's long and distinguished career as a pro sailor.This edition of the podcast is in two parts and is available to listen to via the podcast page of Shirley's own website - www.shirleyrobertson.com/podcast or via most popular podcast outlets, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcast and aCast. The podcast is produced and written by Tim Butt - for further enquires, please contact podcast@shirleyrobertson.com.Photos in this release courtesy of Support the show
Send us a textWe're deep into classics season, with Paris-Roubaix looming on the horizon, so this week's episode of the road.cc Podcast pays homage to cycling's biggest one-day events.In part two, double Olympic champion Kristen Faulkner joins us from her altitude training camp in Sierra Nevada, as she prepares for the upcoming Ardennes classics following a turbulent start to the season marred by the concussion she suffered in a training crash in December.The EF Education-Oatly leader chats about that mad week in Paris last summer, which saw her become the first American women to win gold medals in two different disciplines at the same Olympics, her plans for 2025, her outsider's status within the peloton, and why, despite women's cycling progressing rapidly in recent years, the sport has to acknowledge “how far there is to go”. And first up, Emily casts her eye over the cobbled classics season so far, and Ryan recaps an eventful, often chaotic day on the Oude Kwaremont at last weekend's Tour of Flanders, reflecting on why the Ronde means so much not just to Belgium, but to cycling in general.Oh, and we announce the winner of our coveted Episode 100 Jeremy Vine competition…
In this inspiring conversation, James Cracknell, a double Olympic champion and superhuman endurance athlete, shares his journey of overcoming a traumatic brain injury and the lessons learned along the way. He discusses the importance of self-reflection, asking for help, and the mental battles faced in endurance sports. James also reflects on the sacrifices made during his athletic career, the identity crisis that often follows retirement, and his new role in coaching the next generation. His life principles emphasize hard work, care, and competitiveness, showcasing how sports can be a powerful vehicle for personal growth and change. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to a Legend 02:24 Overcoming Traumatic Brain Injury 06:39 The Importance of Asking for Help 11:01 Navigating Life After Injury 14:49 The Drive Behind Endurance Challenges 18:07 The Mindset of an Elite Athlete 22:40 Sacrifices of an Olympic Champion 24:22 Finding Satisfaction Beyond Medals 26:54 Balancing Family and Athletic Pursuits 30:51 Identity Crisis Post-Retirement 32:53 Coaching the Next Generation 34:46 Life Principles for Success James' film detailing his discovery of the latest brain scanning technology – and the results of his own new scans – can be viewed here. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hustlehard_sportsmedia/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HustleHard_SportsMedia Get in touch: ash.hustlehard@gmail.com
Alistair Brownlee is a name that defines triathlon greatness—two Olympic gold medals, countless victories, and a career that reshaped the sport. But what does he wish he had known at the start of it all? In this episode, Anthony sits down with Alistair to talk about the highs, the hard lessons, and the things he'd do differently if he could go back. From competing alongside his brother Jonny to navigating the transition out of elite racing, Alistair reflects on the mindset, training, and key decisions that shaped his career. Whether you're an aspiring triathlete or just love hearing from the best, this episode is packed with wisdom from one of the greatest endurance athletes of all time.Our S&C Plan - https://www.roadmancycling.com/strengthandconditioningIf you would like to join Anthony & Sarah and race the L'Etape by Tour de France event in Las Vegas go tohttps://lasvegas.letapebytourdefrance.com/ and use the following code to get a 20% discount at checkout! - Roadman20REAPCustom Carbon Composition Bikes made in the UK. REAP's gravel bike is set to redefine gravel riding with 50mm+ tyre clearance https://reapbikes.com/ROUVYROUVY replicates terrain, gradients, and resistance, giving you the most authentic indoor cycling experience possible. Explore, train, and ride with ROUVY—visit ROUVY.com to start your adventure today! And to get one month FREE use code Roadman1m4iiii PowermeterThe PRECISION 3+ Powermeter from 4iiii is a compact yet powerful unit & is packed with features that set it apart, including integration with Apple's Find My network PLUS It's got up to 800 hours of battery life.Learn more by visiting 4iiii.com
Double Olympic gold medalist Kellie Harrington joined Oliver in studio today. During the course of this fun interview they chatted about enjoying retirement, learning to play the drums and why she'd like to stay over in the Áras.
Double Olympic champion, Dame Kelly Holmes, joins Gabby to talk about why she is truly living her best life at the midpoint. Kelly explains how she became consumed by fear of being outed and lived like a recluse after her huge success in Athens, but the death of her mum coupled with the pandemic in 2020, brought her to her lowest point and she reluctantly sought psychological help which changed the trajectory of her life. Now she is living more authentically than ever, and learning how she used her sporting success as a mask to hide behind. They also talk about taking the menopause month by month, getting competitive at Park Run, and Kelly's views on the importance of doing things to keep yourself feeling youthful. Warning: There are references to suicidal thoughts in this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today, we welcome a British sporting legend. That term can get thrown around a lot, but as a multiple Olympic, World and European Champion, Alistair Brownlee is one of the greatest triathletes of all time. As you hopefully now know with this show, the sporting success is only one side of our guests. It's what they are doing alongside their elite performance that drives our intrigue, and Alistair is far more than the sum of his medals. The money in athletics and triathlon is nothing like the money available in other major sports, and therefore it can often be difficult to carve out a career in it, let alone look at how to invest and create value for yourself off the back of medals and titles. But Alistair took a different approach, and has been educating and investing throughout much of his professional career, heeding the advice of his coach who told him ‘if you invest this money now, that could be a year you don't have to work when you retire'. From giving up a medicine degree at Cambridge to commit to triathlon to winning double Olympic gold, including a famous London 2012 victory, this is an athlete who understands the true value a life in sport can bring to business. Newly retired, how does an elite performer fill the void left by regular sporting competition? In his own words, “I've had such an amazing career in sport and now I'm really excited about trying to be successful in another sphere”. On today's show we discuss: Sport over Education? Do you always have to sacrifice education to pursue a career at the top end of sport? How did Alistair decide that he would chase the dream of becoming a professional triathlete over his medicine degree at Cambridge? What sacrifices do elite athletes have to make in the pursuit of success in their given sport? Do they view it as a sacrifice? As an athlete it is important to have things in your life that are not related to sport, and why it doesn't mean you are not committed if you do. Finances of Athletics Is there enough money in professional triathlon to make it your full time job? What are the financial rewards on offer for winning events and performing at the highest possible level? How do sponsorships work? A more niche sport makes it harder to sign big deals; how did Alistair and his brother Jonny break the mould and sign a high profile contract with BT? What advice was Alistair given by his coach that encouraged him to invest some of his winnings and not spend them? Winning Olympic gold in London thrust him into the limelight in a short space of time. What changes when you achieve this kind of success? A life after sport: It's often said that athletes die twice, the first time being when they retire. Having made the announcement at the end of last year, what is next for Alistair? How important is it to prepare for your life after sport while you are still competing and not waiting until you finish? The rise of ‘Ultra' competitions and the attraction of finding new challenges in competition as well as business. “I've had such an amazing career in sport and now I'm really excited about trying to be successful in another sphere” Our Partners: Orreco https://www.orreco.ai Scan.com https://uk.scan.com/
Joining me is a two-time gold medal Olympian who played a big part in Team Ireland's record performance at this summer's Paris Olympics.It gives me real joy to welcome Fintan McCarthy, Irish lightweight rower and double Olympic gold medalist…
Double Olympic medalist and American record holder at 3000, 5000, 10,000m Grant Fisher joins us at 69:01 to announce he's running the Millrose Games 3000 vs Olympic gold medallist Cole Hocker (tickets here) and then to discuss his 2024 campaign and plans for the future. Prior to that we break down a big weekend of action at BU where the Ethan Strand took down his UNC teammate Parker Wolfe, as they both ran 7:30 to obliterate the NCAA record, and Graham Blanks ran 12:59 in his final race for Harvard. Jakob Ingebrigtsen won another Euro cross and opened up about some future plans. Detailed show notes below. The perfect gift for runners TheRunnerBox.com is the perfect gift for runners or yourself. Save yourself the anxiety of finding the best products for runners. For as little as $34, the subscription service sends a box filled with items handpicked by their team of runners and nutritionists directly to your doorstep every other month. Each box is worth over $50 and makes for a perfect gift (even if just for yourself) LRCers get $10 OFF any new subscription with this special link . The RunnerBox has now created a full sports nutrition marketplace called Fuel Goods. Join the best club in running for 50% off you first year with code GOAT50 Want a 2nd podcast every week? And savings on running shoes? Join our Supporters Club today and get all the LetsRun.com content, a second podcast every week, savings on running shoes, and a lot more. Cancel at anytime.Join today for yourself or give a gift subscription Show notes: 00:00 Join the LetsRun Supporters Club or give a gift subscription 00:57 Start 05:52 Gabby Thomas ran a mile in .... 09:03 Clockwise Mile and Other Running Innovations 10:31 Ethan Strand & Parker Wolfe 7:30 as both obliterate NCAA 3000m record 16:08 Ethan Strand's dad Scott 19:04 The Runner Box 20:07 Graham Blanks 12:59 23:00 Ethan and Parker's training dynamic 29:00 Doris Lemngole 14:52 NCAA indoor record 31:18 Hawaii road mile has great finish between me and women 33:14 Olli Hoare 4:03 38:30 European Cross Country Championships: Jakob wins again 41:27 Jakob Ingebrigtsen vs. Graham Blanks 45:27 Jakob's Cross Country Aspirations and Future Plans 49:53 The guys Jakob beat 53:21 Rojo rant 56:54 U20 Race comes down to wire with Niels Laros 01:05:49 New Balance signs a big American distance male in Graham Blanks 01:09:01 Grant Fisher 01:09:52 Grant to race Cole Hocker at 2025 Millrose Games in 3000 01:12:52 Nike distance summit 01:14:41 Grant looking for a training partner 01:18:45 Was 2024 the perfect season? 01:23:01 Post-Olympic Reflections 01:24:18 The Future 01:27:59 He keeps his medals.... 01:29:57 Can he be Cheptegei's successor? 01:32:05 Grand Slam Track 01:35:54 Balancing Training and Competitions 01:53:32 Half Marathon in 2024? 01:59:20 Training in Park City vs. Flagstaff 02:02:33 Life Between Training Sessions 02:09:03 Final Thoughts and Reflections 02:10:15 Supporters Club: Join today for yourself or give a gift subscription 02:10:33 The Runner Box Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Want a 2nd podcast every week? And savings on running shoes? Join our Supporters Club today and get all the LetsRun.com content, a second podcast every week, savings on running shoes, and a lot more. Cancel at anytime. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Check out the LetsRun.com store. https://shop.letsrun.com/ We've got the softest running shirts in the business. Thanks for listening. Please rate us on your podcast app and spread the word to friend. Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/6d43e0a4-a525-4e06-9298-2d64681f2a4d
Today on the podcast we are joined by Alistair Brownlee, Double Olympic Triathlon Champion - to talk about his incredible career and the extreme mental discipline that got him to the very top of athletics. It's his first in depth interview since he announced his retirement.Alistair Brownlee is the only athlete in history to hold two Olympic titles in the individual triathlon event, having won gold medals in both the 2012 and the 2016 Olympic Games. He is also a four-time World Champion in triathlon.Famously, his younger brother Jonny Brownlee is also a decorated triathlete. The Brownlee brothers were considered the dominant male Olympic distance triathletes of the 2010s - often competing together. In 2016, Alistair famously spotted his brother suffering from exhaustion and pushed him across the line in the final stretch of the race that he had been leading. Alistair Brownlee is widely regarded as one of the greatest male athletes ever to have lived. Today Alistair is building a new chapter to his career focused on a range of new ventures, building on his on decades of experience working in sports. We are also very lucky to count Alistair as an investor in Giant's funds.In this conversation, we talk about why relying on willpower is a recipe for failure, what you can learn from elite athletes, nature vs nurture for excellence, and the characteristics that define Olympic champions and top founders.
Friend of the pod and now 2-time Olympic medalist Ilya Kharun returns to catch us up on his massive summer. Last time we spoke with Ilya a year ago he was making waves in his first college dual meets and training with Bob Bowman at Arizona State. A lot has happened since then. The Sun Devils won their first NCAA team championship, Ilya became an individual NCAA champ in the 200 fly, then Bob Bowman left ASU for Texas, leaving Ilya among some of the prominent athletes that had to make a decision about their future during critical months ahead of the Paris Olympics. Ilya decided to remain at ASU and train with now-Head Coach Herbie Behm, and he went on to realize his potential in a huge way at the Olympics, winning matching bronze medals in both the 100 and 200 fly in Paris, both in personal best times in the Olympic finals. Now Ilya is back on campus with the boys and the face of ASU swimming. With some major losses in the transfer portal (Hubert Kos, Owen McDonald, Zalan Sarkany) and the loss of Leon Marchand, many people are counting this year's Sun Devils out, but Ilya and the squad are motivated and are out to prove the doubters wrong. Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe for weekly podcasts and daily shorts!
This week Robyn and Will are joined by track superstar Joanna Rowsell. Joanna was picked up in 2004 by British Cycling's Talent Team, which visited her school looking for new talent, and just four years later she won her first World Championships in the team pursuit. Three more team pursuit world titles followed plus a fifth in the individual pursuit, but it was the Olympics that made her a household name. Riding alongside Laura Trott (latterly Kenny) and Dani King (latterly Rowe), Joanna won two consecutive team pursuit golds, the first at London 2012 and the second at Rio 2016 Games. Retired from competition since 2017, Joanna is still firmly embedded in the sport as pundit and commentator, appearing across the BBC's Olympic coverage this summer.In this episode, Joanna discusses the Olympics and the impact it had on British cycling; coming back from successes and medals to face real life; the emotional connection she still feels with riders from the commentary box; Matthew Richardson's switching nationalities from Aussie to Brit to compete for Team GB; plus she looks back at a stellar career that helped change the face of the sport in Britain and the popularity of women's cycling worldwide.Interview begins at 18.06----Did you know Cyclist is also stunning monthly print magazine? Subscribe now at store.cyclist.co.uk/cycpod and get every issue for less than in the shops, delivered straight to your door. And it's also a rather lovely website about everything road cycling and gravel. Check us out at cyclist.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This is the second time Bobby and Jens have sat down with Kristen Faulkner - a little over two years ago she spoke to us about her battles to survive in the peloton, how her rivals refused to follow her wheel - as they considered her too risky to follow and how challenging that initial step had been into the sport. Even then it was clear to see Kristen was destined to succeed - she'd already won the QOM at the Giro Donne as well as a stage win, but this summer she's launched herself into a whole new stratosphere of success. First she secure the US National road title, then in the space of a week she secured two Olympic gold medals - surprising the field with a late attack in the road race and dominating the team pursuit with her teammates. Days later she was at the Tour de France femmes and competing for stage wins. We caught up with Kristen to share her success and work out what's next for her, what she has planned away from the bike and how she's found life since becoming the first American to win gold in two different disciplines at the same Olympic Games. Join our Patreon now to get an ad free version of the podcast and your name in the titlespatreon.com/OddTandemWatch in video by heading to the Odd Tandem Youtube channel. Find us on social media by searching @OddTandem on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook
There aren't many more famous bike riders in the world than Mariana Pajón.A two-time Olympic Gold medallist and a household name in her native Colombia, Mariana is an icon in her sport of BMX. Since day one of Just Ride she has been a dream guest for us, so it was a true pleasure to finally welcome her to the studio. With Rob away, it was Eliot who spoke to the queen of BMX all about her upbringing, plus the highs and lows of her remarkable career, and picked up a fascinating insight into the sport of BMX itself.You are going to love Eliot's chat with Mariana, a warrior on the bike and a champion off it.In other news, we had an incredible email from listener Adam, which touched both Rob and Eliot. If you want to get in touch with the guys, then please email podcast@redbull.com.We'll see you again soon.
He has two Gold Olympic Medals, World Champion Gold and is the Irish national champ, and Fintan McCarthy is still on cloud nine after Paris 2024. He joined Dave to chat about his secrets to success, the TV show that kept him busy during the games and if he washes his legs in the shower
Marc O'Driscoll reports from Killarney Street in Dublin's north inner city as Kellie Harrington is welcomed home from the Olympics.
With the Paris 2024 Olympics having come to an end, Sam caught up with two-time Olympic champion, New Zealand's Michaela Blyde. Michaela chatted all things rugby sevens, winning a 2nd gold in Paris, the shape of Women's rugby, what's next and a certain Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. An inspiring fourty minutes with a legend of the game.
Caroline Barker speaks to Jake Peacock on how he wants to entertain and inspire the world through his achievements in the Muay Thai ring. Peacock, who was born with one arm shorter than the other, was bullied at school and still receives negative messages on social media, but he says his greatest satisfaction comes from inspiring people.From free classes and sharing equipment to the Olympic Games, Samantha Catantan is the first Filipino fencer to qualify for the Olympics in 32 years - and the first woman. Her qualification came after a significant injury setback and she's not the only Catantan sibling with an Olympic dream.Double Olympic rowing champion Heather Stanning has recently completed Marathon des Sables, a six-day footrace over 250km in the Sahara Desert. Is the “toughest footrace on earth” her toughest challenge yet?And, 4 May is also known as 'Star Wars Day' so to mark the day Sportshour finds out more about the Stars Wars inspired sport of lightsaber duelling with France's Celine Marie Mercier.(Photo: Jake Peacock after winning on his ONE Championship debut against Kohei Shinjo in Bangkok in April 2024. Credit: ONE Championship)
Double Olympic Rowing Champion Mahe Drysdale joins the show to talk Paris 2024, how athletes handle the pressure, mental strength, his role supporting the athletes, expectations & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya is asking for help to fund her legal battle against regulations which have restricted her from competing internationally. Website
How do you live your life free from fear and shame? Double Olympic champion Kelly Holmes joins Anna to discuss coming out as a gay woman at 52 and her struggles with burnout and depression.
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
This episode contains detailed discussion around mental health and self-harm. If you or someone you know has been affected by anything you hear in this episode please speak to your GP.Dame Kelly Holmes is a double Olympic Champion and one of the UK's most popular athletes. She set the British records in the 800m and 1000m metres. Her memoir Unique has just been released - and it's a beautifully brave and honest book; Kelly tells her story of coming out as gay in her 50s. This was one of my favourite interviews I've ever recorded. Kelly's story is utterly inspirational. I know you will gain a lot from listening to this.
The four top jobs in Rishi Sunak's new cabinet have all been filled with men. It's the first time this has happened since 2009. To unpack what this means, Emma Barnett is joined by Baroness Kate Fall, former deputy chief of staff to the newly appointed Lord Cameron, and Executive Editor of Politico Anne McElvoy. Double Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes spoke publicly about her sexuality for the first time in June last year. Her new memoir, Unique, details how serving in the military in the late 1980s - when it was illegal to be gay in the military – was a major factor in contributing to her decades-long silence. Dame Kelly joins Woman's Hour to speak about her experience and what it meant to hear the Government's apology to LGBT veterans. In April 2020, Debenhams in Ireland closed all 11 of its stores, informing its staff they had been let go in the process. What ensued were pickets and protests across Ireland that lasted for 406 days, 24 hours a day and through all weathers. As a new film is released on the subject in the UK, Emma is joined by Carol Ann Bridgeman who worked for Debenhams for 15 years and Jane Crowe who worked there for 23 years. Karuna Nundy is an advocate at the Supreme Court in India and has been leading legal campaigns to criminalise marital rape and to legalise same-sex marriage. She was named one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2022 and will be giving a speech on her career tonight at the Institute for Development Studies. She joins Emma to discuss her role in these high-profile cases. Presenter: Emma Barnett Producer: Lottie Garton
“You're good enough but you're a girl”. Twelve year old Justine just wants to play ice hockey – with the boys. When she's told she can't, she writes a letter which will change everything. Double Olympic gold medallist and former Canadian team captain Cassie Campbell-Pascall tells the story of Justine Blainey. Episode 1 of 3.Let us know what you think of #AmazingSportStories
From making waves at the 2016 Rio Olympics, to turning the tide and embarking on a career in tech, Jazz Carlin joins Gareth on this week's episode of The Tech Leaders Podcast to discuss her transition from Olympic athlete to a Woman in Tech. Jazz explains how leading by example is key to leadership both inside and outside of the pool, as implementing an ‘open-door policy' is paramount in maintaining an effective career as a mentor. In recalling her turbulent path to Olympic success, Jazz Carlin articulates how ‘the biggest disappointments can lead to your biggest triumphs' and that maintaining curiosity is one of the most important aspects of career progression. Having retired from professional swimming in 2019, Jazz talks about the daunting prospect of entering the jobs market at the age of 28, and how her experience as a professional athlete has helped her flourish in the world of business. · What good leadership means to Jazz (02:10)· Who is Jazz Carlin? (04:10)· Being in control of your dreams (07:05)· ‘The biggest disappointments can lead you onto your biggest triumphs'(08:40)· Swim with Jazz (08:57)· ‘Focus on the process' (10:56)· Becoming a professional athlete (12:00)· The Olympic Shift (18:05)· How to thrive in a pressured environment (21:35)· ‘Have confidence in the here and now' (27:10)· Life in the Olympic Village (28:00)· Hanging up the goggles (29:50)· Adapting to a new career venture (36:00)· Keeping her toes in the water with Swim Wales (39:00)· How to keep the momentum going (42:57) *Book recommendations*- The Chimp Paradox- Prof. Steve Peters- Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway- Susan Jeffers
Welcome to Episode #355 of the 303 Endurance Podcast and our 2022 Kona Countdown Special! You are listening to your weekly connection to coaches, experts, and pro athletes to help you reach your endurance goals. We're your hosts coach Rich Soares and 303 Chief Editor, Bill Plock. Thanks for joining us for another week of endurance interviews and discussion. Show Sponsor: UCAN Keep your fueling fresh with new UCAN Pineapple Edge. UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars and stimulants to fuel athletes. UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products. Steady energy equals sustained performance and a faster finish line! Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly! Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co In Today's Show Endurance News Eliud Kipchoge Breaks Marathon WORLD RECORD In Berlin Kona Countdown; Tri Rating 2022 Kona Report What the locals think about a 2-day Kona Sea Otter Europe draws nearly 60'000 for 6th edition What's new in the 303 Endurance Runner Robbie Balenger Crushes Colorado in New Documentary Film Video of the Week Eliud Kipchoge Breaks Marathon WORLD RECORD In Berlin, Runs 2:01:09 Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance gives you peace of mind to enjoy your training and racing to the fullest. Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle. Get on-demand accident insurance just in case the unexpected happens. Buddy ensures you have cash for bills fast. This is accident insurance not health and life insurance. Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account. There's no commitment or charge to create one. Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day. Check it out! Endurance News: Eliud Kipchoge Breaks Marathon WORLD RECORD In Berlin CNN Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge broke his own world record, lowering the mark to 2:01:09, as he powered to victory at the Berlin Marathon on Sunday. Shaving 30 seconds off the record he set at the same event four years ago, Kipchoge set a pace that no one could match over the entire 26.2 miles and secured his 15th career marathon win out of just 17 starts. Ethiopia's Andamlak Belihu and defending champion Guye Adola stayed with the 37-year-old for the first half of the race but dropped away as Kipchoge pressed on for victory and eventually crossed the finish line opposite the Brandenburg Gate alone. Double Olympic champion Kipchoge became the first athlete to run a marathon distance in under two hours in Vienna in 2019 but this was not recognized as an official world record since it was set with a team of rotating pacemakers and not in open competition. For this official record, Kipchoge started fast, setting a 10km time split of just 28min 23sec and reaching the halfway mark in under an hour. Adola matched him step for step throughout the opening ten kilometers but only Belihu could remain with Kipchoge as the race crossed halfway. After 25km, Kipchoge began to pull away from Belihu too, and though his blistering pace slowed slightly, he remained comfortably ahead of the world record all the way to the line. His compatriot Mark Korir finished more than four minutes afterwards, in 2:05:58, to take second place while Ethiopia's Tadu Abate completed the podium with a time of 2:06:28. In the women's race, Ethiopia's Tigist Assefa set a course record and took the win in 2:15:37, the third fastest time in history and 18 minutes faster than her previous personal best. Starting just her second marathon after making the switch from the 800m, Assefa ran 1:08:13 to remain with the pack for the first half of the race, before she recorded a negative split of 1:07:25 to distance the rest of the field. Rosemary Wanjiru of Kenya finished second with a time of 2:18:00, while Ethiopia's Tigist Abayechew finished three seconds later in third place. Kona Countdown: Past Records Changes Schedule Saturday, October 01, 2022 Start End Event Location 6.30am 10.00am VinFast IRONMAN® World Championship Kailua Pier Information Booth 7.30am Kona Town Fun Run Begins at Hale Hālāwai – Ali`i Drive 9.00am 4.00pm `Ohana Info Center/Volunteer Station/ KBH Conference Room 6 Lost and Found Sunday, October 02, 2022 Start End Event Location 5.30am 6.45am Ho`ala (Rise to the Occasion) KBH - Honu's Lawn Training Swim, Packet Pick-up Onsite registration is not available. 6.30am 11.00am VinFast IRONMAN® World Championship Kailua Pier Information Booth 7.00am Ho`ala IRONMAN® Training Swim -2.4 miles Kailua Bay Swim Entrance 9.00am 4.00pm Athlete Check-in KBH Ballrooms 2, 3, 4 9.00am 4.00pm `Ohana Info Center/Volunteer Station/ KBH Conference Room 6 Lost and Found 1.00pm 3.30pm IRONKIDS® Keiki Dip-n-Dash Registration KBH Canoe Landing 4.00pm IRONKIDS® Keiki Dip-n-Dash Ka`ahumanu Place 6.00pm 8.00pm Heroes of Hawai`i (Hawaiian Cultural Legacy) KBH Lu`au Grounds Monday, October 03, 2022 3.00pm Parade of Nations (athletes gather at 2pm) KBH to Hale Hālāwai, Ali`i Drive Tuesday, October 04, 2022 6.00pm E Komo Mai (Welcome) Banquet KBH Parking Lot 8.00pm Race Briefing -English KBH Parking Lot Wednesday, October 05, 2022 9.00am 6.00pm Final Day Athlete Check-in KBH Ballrooms 2, 3, 4 11.30am 6.00pm Bike/Helmet/Gear Check-in Bike Compound Area for Athletes racing Thursday ONLY Kailua Pier Thursday, October 06, 2022 - RACE DAY 4.30am 6.15am Personal Needs Drop/Transition Opens Kailua Pier 5.00am 12.30am `Ohana Info Center/Volunteer Station/ KBH Conference Room 6 Lost and Found 5.30am 1.30am Media Center KBH Ballroom 1, 2, 3 6.25am Race Start - Professional Women Kailua Pier 6.27am Race Start - PC/HC Athletes Kailua Pier 6.30am Wave Start - Women 30-34 Kailua Pier 6.35am Wave Start - Women 35-39 Kailua Pier 6.40am Wave Start - Women 40-44 Kailua Pier 6.45am Wave Start - Women 18-29 Kailua Pier 6.50am Wave Start - Women 45-49 Kailua Pier 6.55am Wave Start - Women 50-54 Kailua Pier 7.00am Wave Start - Women 55+ Kailua Pier 7.25am Wave Start - Men 65+ Kailua Pier 7.30am Wave Start - Men 60-64 Kailua Pier 7.35am Wave Start - Men 50-54 Kailua Pier 7.40am Wave Start - Men 25-29 Kailua Pier 9.00am 1.00pm Accreditation Office KBH Monarchy Room 7.00pm 1.00am Bike & Gear Pick-up Kailua Pier Friday, October 07, 2022 11.30am 6.00pm Bike/Helmet/Gear Check-in Bike Compound Area Kailua Pier Saturday, October 08, 2022 4.30am 6.15am Personal Needs Drop/Transition Opens Kailua Pier 5.00am 12.30am `Ohana Info Center/Volunteer Station/ KBH Conference Room 6 Lost and Found 5.30am 1.30am Media Center KBH Ballroom 1, 2, 3 6.25am Race Start - Professional Men Kailua Pier 6.40am Wave Start -Men 35-39 Kailua Pier 6.50am Wave Start -Men 30-34 Kailua Pier 7.05am Wave Start - Men 40-44 Kailua Pier 7.20am Wave Start - Men 45-49 Kailua Pier 7.35am Wave Start - Men 55-59 Kailua Pier 7.40am Wave Start - Men 18-24 Kailua Pier 7.00pm 1.00am Bike & Gear Pick-up Kailua Pier (no earlier than 7.00pm and no later than 1.00am) Kona Locals Ask Ironman Visitors for Respect SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 SUSAN LACKE In less than two weeks, the Ironman World Championship will return to the Big Island in a big way – with a two-day format to accommodate the backlog of athletes who qualified for the race in 2020, 2021, and 2022. But not everyone is happy about the return of the race and its expansion – specifically, the people who call Kona home. “We have a lot of people who are excited because they love Ironman, but also a lot of people who do their best to avoid the race,” says Skye Ombac, a lifelong Kona resident and triathlete who will be racing in this year's event. “This year, it just feels twice as difficult to coexist with the two-day format and twice the amount of athletes.” The relationship between Kona and Ironman is a complicated one. Certainly, tourism is a large part of the island's economy, and during the COVID pandemic, a decline in travel meant a loss for most residents. Many businesses closed, and hotels and restaurants operated at a fraction of their capacity. When local authorities issued shutdown orders, Hawaii unemployment levels rose to those not seen since the Great Depression, topping out at 25 percent. But even though tourism has resumed, the island still hasn't fully recovered. Many restaurants and hotels are understaffed, as are grocery stores and gas stations. But that doesn't necessarily mean locals are excited about the return of tourism, either. According to a recent state-commissioned survey, 67% of Hawaii residents agreed that their island is “being run for tourists at the expense of local people,” and only 39% agreed tourism is “mostly positive.” Resident dissatisfaction with tourists is multifaceted: The overwhelming majority (92%) of locals felt visitors were not educated enough on protecting Hawaii's natural environment and local resources; other factors include the impact of the vacation rental industry and ignorance of the residents' quality of life. Add the extra hassles that come with hosting a two-day Ironman event, and these feelings become even stronger. RELATED: How Is Ironman Going to Pull off Two Days of Racing in Kona? Triathletes on a training ride for the Ironman World Champs in Kona Triathletes train on the Queen K Highway ahead of the race. (Photo: Oliver Baker) Ironman: Not your average tourist Though Ironman has gained support from local officials and many residents, this support is not unanimous, and it's certainly not without condition. Ironman tourists aren't your typical island visitors, who tend to stick to their timeshares and carefully-managed tours; they take over a host city completely, riding their bikes on the busiest roads, taking bathroom breaks on the side of sacred trails, and buying up all the bananas and bottled water at the grocery store. On Nextdoor, a neighborhood-based social media app, the debate between local residents ping-pongs between cheering the $30 million economic impact of the race and wondering if it's really worth the cost. Some posters shared that the road closures during two days of racing also forced their businesses to close, resulting in a loss of two days' worth of income. Others expressed concern for the environmental impact of the race, from the large amounts of trash left on the road by athletes to the use of non-reef safe sunscreens when swimming in the ocean. “This event has far outgrown the venue,” wrote one Nextdoor poster. “I respect the idea of Ironman and the individual athlete, but this has gotten out of hand. It is time for a new, larger venue to be found for these folks to do their thing.” “The aloha we all had for this event has left the island,” wrote another. “Time for a change.” “People get annoyed with cyclists taking up lanes on the road, riding on roads that are not bike friendly, not stopping at stop signs, leaving trash on the side of the road, bringing banned sunscreens to the island,” says Sierra Ponthier, a Kona resident and triathlete. “They see Ironman triathletes as selfish and just coming here to use the island for themselves while inconveniencing locals who need to get to work, to school, to family. This one hurts to hear, because as a triathlete myself, I know not all triathletes are like this, but it's a common perception of residents here.” “Kona is a small community, and we will have a difficult time handling twice as many athletes,” Ombac says. “There are 2,500 extra athletes coming in this year compared to a normal Ironman year. We are still recovering from COVID, businesses are understaffed and don't have the resources to handle the influx of people. Because we are racing on a Thursday, a work day, many business will be losing a ton of money and many community members are unable to get to work. This is creating a huge headache for many people.” Sea Otter Europe draws nearly 60'000 for 6th edition Tuesday, 27 September 2022 Simon Cox The most popular Sea Otter Europe ever, with a record attendance for public and exhibitors, cements its reputation as the meeting point between the Cycling Industry and cycling enthusiasts. Nearly 60,000 visitors filled the festival site for 3 intense days of racing, product presentations, and demo-bike testing. If you want to ride a demo bike there's surely no better place, be that for MTB, Road, or Gravel bikes. This year also so a growth in ‘cycling as transport' products on display, and available to test ride. The expansion of the expo area has made it possible to comfortably cope with the 30% growth of exhibitor brands, with a total of 350 international companies that have displayed their products at more than 220 stands of bicycles, electric bikes, accessories and technology applied to cycling. The response to the competitive calendar was also a strong one, with more than 4,000 cyclists taking part in the fifteen races that were organised, for amateurs and for world champions, Olympic medallists and elite athletes, both male and female, in all kinds of cycling. Once again, the demo-bike opportunity proved to be one of the most attractive elements of Sea Otter Europe. 30 participating brands had all the models on offer, with more than 3,000 trips to the demo-bike circuits designed specifically for this purpose. New urban routes created this year also made it possible to experience a variety of family and urban bikes, ridden around the festival, and in the streets of the centre of Girona. With the conclusion of the most popular edition of this cycling festival to date, the team at Sea Otter Europe has already begun work on the next one, to be held again in Girona and the Costa Brava from 22 to 24 September 2023. What's New in the 303: Endurance Runner Robbie Balenger Crushes Colorado in New Documentary Film Audacious Media LLC Jun 09, 2022, 08:47 ET PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Audacious Media launches its debut film, The Colorado Crush, a cinematic chronicle of a summer spent tackling every major bucket list endurance feat in the state. The film follows professional runner Robbie Balenger during the Summer of 2021 as he sets off to complete a challenge he calls "The Colorado Crush": the 485-mile Colorado Trail, all Colorado peaks over 14,000 feet, and the notorious Leadville Trail Series. These three feats – each lifetime achievements of their own - push Robbie to his mental and physical limits over an epic 63 day journey. Along the way, Robbie grapples with unforgiving terrain, climate change, and an unresolved concept of masculinity. The adventure builds steadily as he approaches the culmination of The Colorado Crush, the Leadville 100. "I'm incredibly proud to release this film and alongside it a new platform for endurance enthusiasts: The Audacious Report," said Reece Robinson, co-founder of Audacious Media. "The Audacious Report will be a collection of films, articles, and podcasts covering the boldest athletes in the world and their feats of endurance." The film is free to watch on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch-n7LwMVZ4 For media inquiries, please contact: Reece Robinson Co-Founder and Production Manager, Audacious Media Phone - 917-513-7964 Email – 338293@email4pr.com Upcoming Multisport Events in Colorado (runningintheusa.com) Upcoming Classic Runs in Colorado (runningintheusa.com) Video of the week: Eliud Kipchoge Breaks Marathon WORLD RECORD In Berlin, Runs 2:01:09! || RACE VIDEO Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week. Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment. We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!
A special episode of the podcast focusing on F1 on water - SailGP - and particularly the Great British Sail Grand Prix in Plymouth at the end of this month.We're into season 3 of the most competitive races on water, with Sir Ben Ainslie and his GB crew lying third in the league and looking for the benefit of home support in his home port! (Ben grew up across the border in Cornwall!) Double Olympic champion and the most decorated female Olympic sailor, Hannah Mills OBE, is also part of the crew alongside her role as Global Purpose Ambassador - the mum-to-be joins us to talk all things Tokyo, teamwork, the battle against climate change and what next for her and Sail GP.But this sport is more than just racing, so we also hear more about it's big plans and big ambitions!On the 30th and 31st July, the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix will return to Plymouth for the second year in a row and you can buy your tickets at the website www.sailgp.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
It's finally here!!! The GPBL, which has the blessing of the Karnataka State Badminton Association, has eight franchises - Bengaluru Lions, Mangalore Sharks, Mandya Bulls, Mysore Panthers, Malnad Falcons, Bandipur Tuskers, KGF Wolves and Kodagu Tigers who will be looking to building their teams by choosing their picks. Each team comprises of maximum of eight players each and should include one icon player, a minimum of two Tier-1 and Tier-2 players respectively and also a minimum of two female players including icon category. Each team has a star mentor including Kidambi Srikanth, Sai Praneeth, Ashwini Ponappa, Chirag Shetty, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, HS Prannoy, PV Sindhu and Jwala Gutta. Double Olympic medallist Sindhu who is the mentor of the City team Bengaluru Lions said from Kuala Lumpur that she was keen to see how the franchises choose their teams. I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Prashanth Reddy, CEO Bitsport and GPBL Commissioner. This was such a great conversation! The future of sport is finally here in India! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gmbwithkay/message
Vanni Sartini, Whitecaps coach, joined Matt and Blake 2 days out from their season opener in Columbus. Talked about who is ready to go. Talked about if Ryan Gauld can bring more than he did last season. Talked about their goaltending situation. They have 100% confidence in Thomas Hasal. Talked about what he knows about the Crew. They watched their friendly games but imagine they are going with a certain structure from last year. Key players are the season. 4—2-3-1 is what they are expecting. Don’t want to give up easy ball in the midfield. They only way to eliminate good players is not giving them good chances. Talked about realistic expectations. They goal is to make it to the playoffs and build off last year. To show everyone that last year wasn’t a fluke. This leagues is so unpredictable and tight. Scott Rintoul, our Thursday regular and Vancouver Sportscaster joined Matt and Blake. Talked about the anniversary of the 02 Olympic Gold Medal. Told us what he was working his first story for Sports Page. Talked about Flames that we wish were still Canucks. Talked about Tyler Toffoli. Talked about the potential of a Grey Cup to Vancouver in 2024. Talked about the pricing of the event and it losing its way. Talked about the USFL draft. Talked about the Whitecaps. Double Olympic medalist, Meryeta O’Dine joined Matt and Blake, on her birthday! Talked about coming home with a couple medals around her neck. Says it was surreal to be home for the first time in 5 months. It’s a lot different than what you expect. Talked about what it was like to see friends and family in real time. Was so great to see all of her high school friends. Talked about how she got into snowboarding. Talked about what it was like to board in Prince George with all the different weather. Told the story about how she had to sneak into the family owned resort to get a pair of boots and a board. Says she was bad at it for almost two years. Talked about her journey through the sport and the teams she was on. Talked about competing against legends of the sport. Talked about Stoko. Talked about where the career goes from here. No plans to get a real job.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Korea24 – 2021.12.22. (Wednesday) News Briefing: The government plans to secure an additional 6,900 beds for severe COVID-19 patients by next month to ensure that the nation's health care system can accommodate ten-thousand daily new cases. The pool of medical staff for these patients is to be expanded by inserting military and public health doctors. (Eunice Kim) In-Depth News Analysis: South Korea announced plans this week to spend 2.4 trillion won next year to double the number of eco-friendly cars on the road. The government’s plans come amid a recent rise in domestic sales of electric vehicles. They are on track to surpass 100-thousand units by the end of the year, which would be more than double compared to the previous year. To take a closer look at the government’s plan, and the current state of South Korea’s EV market, we are joined on the line by Cho Jae-hwan, reporter for Daily Car. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. Significant progress has been made on the construction of a house in Yangsan, South Gyeongsang Province, where President Moon Jae-in will take up residence after he leaves office next year. (文 퇴임 후 머물 ‘양산 사저’ 모습 드러내...내년 3월쯤 준공) 2. Double Olympic gold medalist short track speed skater Shim Suk-hee has been handed a 2-month suspension for making derogatory comments about her coaches and teammates, putting her at risk of missing Beijing 2022. (쇼트트랙 심석희, 자격정지 2개월…베이징올림픽 출전 무산 위기) 3. The K-Pop acts TVXQ and Super Junior have collaborated on a song for the first time in 16 years, titled ‘Magical’. (동방신기·슈퍼주니어 16년 만에 신곡 '매지컬' 27일 공개) Korea Book Club: This week, literary critic Barry Welsh introduces a short story called 'Human Decency' (인간에 대한 예의) by Gong Ji-young (공지영), a renowned writer of the so-called '386 Generation'. Translated by Bruce and Ju-chan Fulton, and published several times over the years, it is a work that asks questions about what remains after Korea’s turbulent modern history. Morning Edition Preview with Mark Wilson-Choi: - In tomorrow’s Korea Times, Jung Da-min writes about Ezzeldin Elhassan Soliman, a veteran guide in Egypt, with a Korean tour interpreter license, who has been giving tours in fluent Korean to countless groups since 1999. - In tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Lee Si-jin reports on the latest original Korean series coming on Netflix, a sci-fi thriller called “The Silent Sea.”
What a cracker of an episode Paul Newsome and co-host Lucy Gibson have in store for you today with special guest, Rebecca Adlington - double Olympic gold medallist and former world record holder in the 800m freestyle event with an incredible 8:14.10. Becky has recently got married and had her second child, Albie, so we are incredibly grateful to have spent an hour in her company discussing her story and rise to dominance in the swimming world. As well as her amazing career, the podcast covers life after swimming, her great relationship with coach Bill Furniss and a 20 question Pub Quiz challenge to boot! Join us and challenge yourself to 100m of fast freestyle for every time Paul says “you're my absolute favourite swimmer” without reservation. Ladies and gents, Rebecca Adlington - whoop!
In this episode Business Psychologist Michael Costello meets with two exceptional Olympic athletes to discuss their new book “Winning Together” and the incredible journey Team GB went on to winning gold in the Rio Olympics. Double Olympic medallist Kate Richardson Walsh is the most capped female British hockey player of all time and double Olympian medallist Helen Richardson-Walsh has 18 years of playing internationally with 4 Olympic Games, many world cups, European championships and commonwealth games. This podcast not only explored the incredible framework the GB team utilised to support them in winning Gold but also … - The extremes of the past in GB Hockey's culture & what had to change - Where vulnerability & emotional intelligence sits in building a high performing team - How setbacks & major injury were actually opportunities to uphold the team's values - What you can do to dial up your emotions when you really need them for yourself and the team - What needs to take place for women to feel a little safer walking the streets of the UK alone - What leaders need to do to take on commonplace microaggressions towards women in the workplace. Podcast Notes: Click here for an exclusive discount of the book!!...https://amzn.to/3pLvk Helen: http://www.helenrichardson-walsh.com/ & @h_richardson8 Kate: http://www.katerichardson-walsh.com/ & @katewalsh11 The book 'Winning Together' (John Murray Books): https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/kate-richardson-walsh/winning-together/9781529316162/ Order the book here: https://bit.ly/3EaqLcs --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jointheevolution/message
I am joined by Double Olympic medalist Bryony Page.Bryony jumped off the plane from Tokyo and straight onto the pod to share her journey. She talks us through her story from a child who loved her sport to competing on the biggest stage in the world.You can follow Bryony on Instagram: @bryony_page
Eric Murray is a two-time Olympic Champion having won gold in the coxless pair with crewmate Hamish Bond at both the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The pair teamed up in 2009 and formed what would become the most successful combinations in rowing history. Bond and Murray were unbeaten internationally from 2009 until they parted ways in 2016. The duo also holds the world record time in the event (6:08.50), set at the London 2012 Olympic Games.Since 2016 Eric has split his time between coaching, business development, working with the ANZ as an ambassador and Autism NZ as their Patron.Support NZ podcasters at www.beardyboy.nz/DOC with world class coffeewww.theDOC.nzwww.instagram.com/patbrittendenwww.twitter.com/patbrittenden
This week are excited to be joined by double Olympic Gold Medalist Nick Skelton. Nick was literally flying out to Tokyo that evening so we are extremely grateful to Nick for taking the time to talk to us! Nick kick starts our coverage of next week's showjumping round ups direct from Tokyo, and shares his experience of preparing his inspirational and exceptional partner Big Star. Nick also gives us an insight into the highs and lows that made up the combinations journey to Team Gold Medal at London 2012 and Individual Gold Medal at Rio 2016. I'm sure you will all agree this is just the tip of the iceberg and we very much hope that Nick will join us again at a later date! Also on the podcast - Will's European Championship round up - reflecting on the Children on Horses, Junior and Young Rider championships from Villamoura and Team GB's tally of medals. Make sure you also keep an eye out for our two incredible giveaways to celebrate showjumping week at Tokyo, brought to you in association with Zebra Products, Tucci Boots and Veredus Horse Boots. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-full-course-showjumpi/message
Newly minted 2x Olympic champion in the 200 free and 4x200 free relay Tom Dean of Great Britain joined us today on the SwimSwam Podcast. Dean breaks down both of his golden races, describing how he adjusted to the Olympic environment and embraced the pressure of an Olympic final. You may want to stay tuned until the very end... Dean gives away his secret on how to store your gold medals safely when traveling. SWIMSWAM PODCAST LINKS Click here to listen and subscribe on Spotify Click here to listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts Click here to listen and subscribe on Podbean Click here to listen and subscribe on Google Click here to listen and subscribe on YouTube Click here to listen and subscribe on Listen Notes Click here to listen and subscribe on Stitcher Click here to listen and subscribe on iHeartRadio Click here to listen and subscribe on Amazon Click here to listen and subscribe on Pandora Music: Otis McDonald www.otismacmusic.com
This week on the show we welcome friends from the world of television, film, music and literature.Former Strictly Come Dancing champion Kevin Clifton chats returning to the stage as Stacee Jaxx in the smash-hit 'Rock of Ages'.Double Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee discusses his brand new book 'Relentless' and looks ahead to the Olympic games.Super science writer James Nestor explores the power of breath in the paperback edition of his best-selling book 'Breath: The New Science of a Last Art'.And the dynamic duo behind the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine, Professor Sarah Gilbert & Dr Catherine Green reveal the inside story of making the vaccine in their tenacious new book 'Vaxxers'.Plus Joe Keohane, David Croft and Issac Stuart.You can catch Chris and the team live weekdays 6:30am-10am on Virgin Radio UK.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the highlights every week. Kevin Clifton - 00:40Alistair Brownlee - 09:54James Nestor - 16:55Joe Keohane - 24:3Professor Sarah Gilbert & Dr Catherine Green - 30:43David Croft - 37:44Issac Stuart - 43:24 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Double Olympic 800 metres champion Caster Semenya spoke about qualifying for the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics Games in a new event after defending her South African championships 5,000m title in Pretoria, on Thursday. Semenya trimmed nearly 15 seconds off her personal best by crossing the line in 15:52.28 — 42.28 secs outside the Tokyo qualifying time of 15:10. The race was staged at an altitude of 1,339 m (4,393 feet) and Semenya is considering running the same distance at sea level, where the air is less thin and times generally faster. “If the guys in Durban (sea-level city) do something in May, I might run,” Semenya said after her victory. “I am pretty happy with how I ran (today) — it is all about having fun. I can’t really focus on Tokyo if I’m still building up myself at the moment.” Last year, Semenya announced she would pursue Olympics 200m qualification. But the three-time 800m world champion has changed her mind, believing distance races will lengthen her career. "I am 30 years old and if I were to do sprints it would be a risk to my muscles. In distance (running), there is more time to find consistency," said the three-time world 800m champion.
Alistair Brownlee gives Ellen and Richard a real insight into life as a triathlete. He won gold in Rio and London and has a whole sackful of other medals at World, European and Commonwealth level. There's his brutal training schedule, his and his obvious passion for the sport. He talks about the pressures of London 2012, the hell of a bad injury just before the Games and the joy of gold. Alistair reveals he's aiming to be in Tokyo and has his sights set on the up and coming qualifying events....but after Tokyo he plans to move in to the much longer distance Ironman events. He talks about the High Performance mindset and credits his parents, a teacher, his coaches and his colleagues for getting him to where he is. He says endurance sport is about doing the simple things right over and over again. We cover upbringing, training, inspiration, resilience and goals - all the factors needed to make a champion. If you like video - here's our Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK9j_WfzRU4PdMtd5otWJjQ Please give us a follow and get in touch @trackandballpod @ellsbells89 @marathonchamp Ellen White is an England football. Richard Whitehead is a double Paralympic gold medal winner
Today it's Alistair Brownlee - twice Olympic gold medal winner in the triathlon who's going for a hat-trick in Tokyo. This is part of an interview Alistair gave to Track and Ball Podcast with footballer Ellen White and Paralympian Richard Whitehead, which I work on. Alistair talks about juggling training and studying and the importance of having things away from sport to think about. He also talks about optimising his performance by understanding and studying how his body works. He's also written a book, coming out in June, on this subject. Look out for You can find the whole interview with Alistair at Track and Ball Podcast here https://player.captivate.fm/episode/b5e29673-6ecc-46d6-b0c1-7f4ce13c6261 Track and Ball is presented by Ellen White and Richard Whitehead @trackandballpod @ellsbells89 @marathonchamp If you'd like to make a donation/offer me a virtual coffee all proceeds go to Maggie's Cancer Centres https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/destinationtokyo Support this podcast
Jazz won two Olympic Silver medals at Rio 2016, amongst a heap of other medals too, at the Commonwealths, Worlds and European Champs. It was so interesting to hear her journey, and understand the commitment is takes to win those medals, but also the sacrifice you have to go through as well. The emotional rollercoaster and stress is a different level at times Since retiring, Jazz has started 'Swim with Jazz', hosts her own Podcast and spins a few different plates! Thanks always JBG Group Electrical, Links Recruitment, LT Scaffold Services, and Tiny Rebel Brewing Co
It is hard to overstate Kami Craig's accomplishments. She is considered to be one of the greatest ever Water Polo players and her incredible list of accomplishments over the course of her 13 year international career includes 2 x Olympic Gold medals, 1 x Olympic silver medal, 3 x World Championship golds and 2 x World Cup wins. In this episode Kami talks about the feeling of belonging Water Polo gave her (after being diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia at the age of 7) and the very challenging journey she has had to walk since she decided to hand over the torch to the next generation of players in 2017. She courageously and honestly opens up about the toll the transition into 'normal' life took on her mental health, but also tells of the hope she has now as she is finding a different identity, purpose and meaning in life as a mentor to young athletes.
Eric (and Hamish Bond) are Olympic Champions that have won 8 World Championship titles in 3 different boat classes. They have never been beaten in ANY International Race, spanning 20 World Rowing Event wins and over 67 races in total. They hold the World Cup, World Championship, Olympic & World Best Time in the Coxless Pair. They hold the World Championship & World Best Time in the Coxed Pair. They have been nominated for the FISA World Rowing Male Crew of the Year on 3 occasions, winning twice. They have been nominated for the NZ Halberg Team of the Year, 6 times and have won it 3, also winning the Supreme Award in 2012.2012 London Olympic Champions! 8 x World Champions. FISA World Rowing Crew of the Year 2011/13. NZ Halberg Team of the Year 2007/09/12. WTB in both 2+ & 2-.Instagram @kiwipair_ericTwitter @kiwipairFacebook https://www.facebook.com/The-Kiwi-Pair-117001512258/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/labanditchburn?fan_landing=true)
Double Olympic gold medal winner Rebecca Adlington is the first guest for Track and Ball Podcast. And what a great interview she gives. For starters, Rebecca talks about social media abuse and body image. There's life lessons from her time on I'm a Celebrity and her ambition to get as many kids as possible learning to swim. She talks medals, menstrual cycles and the need to help get more girls in to sport. You can view this interview on the Track and Ball podcast channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK9j_WfzRU4PdMtd5otWJjQ Track and Ball Podcast is presenter by England footballer Ellen White and Paralympic gold medal winner Richard Whitehead. Follow us on @trackandballpod
Double Olympic champion, former marathon world record holder, and athletics legend Haile Gebrselassie gives his assessment of the highly anticipated face-off between Eliud Kipchoge and Kenenisa Bekele at the 2020 London Marathon.Plus, he talks about his famous win at Sydney 2000 against his rival (and friend) Paul Tergat and his thoughts on new 5,000m world record holder Joshua Cheptegei.For more interviews head to OlympicChannel.com/Podcast
Mind games are everywhere in sport but swimming offers the chance for reflection like no other sport. Hours spent in the pool every day led to double Lilly King honing some winning mental techniques. "I like to win the race before it starts."Find out the story behind the world records, the Yulia Efimova finger wag, and more.
Joanna Rowsell achieved everything she wanted to achieve in cycling. After being talent spotted as a teenager she joined British Cycling. She won World Championship titles and Olympic gold medals at London 2012 and Rio 206, she broke World Records and she won Commonwealth titles too. She's also just a really lovely person. In this interview you'll hear... 06:05 Why she is pursuing a career in medicine 08:31 Feeling lost in retirement 10:40 The joy of being able to enjoy the memories 12:21 How she changed her mindset when it came to winning, from relief to trying to celebrate it 15:43 Her time at school, when she didn't excel at any particular sport but was talent spotted by British Cycling 18:20 The 3 minute test she nailed to make the talent team 27:21 The lower points of her career and losing motivation after the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games 30:51 How she struggled with nerves early on in her career and worked with Dr Steve Peters to control her nerves 39:14 The changes she has seen during her time at British Cycling 41:35 How it got easier to talk about periods during her career Find out more about this week's guest Joanna Rowsell website (https://www.joannarowsell.com/) Joanna Rowsell Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/joannarowsellshand) Joanna Rowsell Twitter (https://twitter.com/jorowsellmbe?lang=en) Joanna has had Alopecia UK (https://www.alopecia.org.uk/) Also this week...Trivelo and product testing 55:13 You heard from Billy at Trivelo (https://blog.trivelo.co.uk/) - so get in touch with him if you are keen to do some product reviews! Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below BECOME A PATREON (www.patreon.com/insidetrishow) Thanks to all of the wonderful people who support the show, so I can continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week. It means a lot to me, especially at the moment. Why not join them? Click becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show (www.patreon.com/insidetrishow). Show sponsors LONG RANGE FUEL via this link (https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10). Supporters of the show www.33fuel.com (https://www.33fuel.com/). Komfuel Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at www.komfuel.co.uk (https://komfuel.co.uk/) Find out more about Helen Head over to Helen's website (www.helenmurray.net) to find out more about her. Support this podcast
He inspired generations of athletes from across the world. Double Olympic champion Daley Thompson joined us to celebrate 40 years since the Brit won his first Olympic gold medal in decathlon at Moscow 1980. The Bridgestone ambassador takes a look back on his glittering career, explains how to become resilient, and why he never stretches. Daley is joining the podcast for special series of four episodes. One athlete from each decade, the 80s, 90s, 2000s, and 2010s, will give their insights on how they chased their dreams, no matter what. The Olympic Channel Podcast is brought to you by Bridgestone - Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic partner. Head to olympicchannel.com/podcast for more information.
Double Olympic gold medalist Shirley Robertson sits down for a two part podcast chat with the first man ever to sail solo non-stop around the planet, Britain's Sir Robin Knox-Johnston.Sir Robin completed his ground breaking voyage in April 1969, after an astonishing 312 days alone at sea. having sailed his thirty two foot ketch 'Suhaili' thirty thousand miles around the planet. The voyage is one of the most documented in sailing, and was part of the famous Golden Globe race, initiated by the British newspaper, The Sunday Times. Nine entrants eventually left to compete in the Golden Globe, but Sir Robin was the only boat that finished, the physical and mental travails of the effort famously proving too much for many of the other entrants.Sir Robin spent much of his voyage nursing "Suhaili' around the planet, constantly running repairs as the savage effects of months in the ferocious Southern Ocean took a heavy toll. But his trusty craft was more than a match for the brutal southern storms, and it is with deep affection that Sir Robin talks of her now."She was a cracking little sea boat, a wave could wash right over and did on a few occasions, she'd just shake herself and bob back up, like a terrier really. I built up a huge affection for Suhaili, a tremendous trust in her, she is simple, she's not complicated. Everything's stronger than it needs to be, everything's thought through. She's very important to me, she's been part of my life since I was 23, and I've done so much with her, she's done so much for me too. I always say any fool could get her around the world, I proved it!"Sir Robin Knox-Johnston onboard 'Suhaili'Once passed New Zealand, and into the second half of his voyage, a troublesome radio meant Sir Robin struggled to make contact with anyone to inform of his progress, and he was assumed missing until he finally signalled a ship while passing the Azores, just fifteen hundred miles from home. News of his survival hit the front pages, and by the time he steered 'Suhaili' back into the English Channel, he was a household name in the UK. Met by a flotilla of well wishers, the shoreline around Falmouth lined with cheering crowds, Robin Knox-Johnston had become the first man ever to complete the ground breaking voyage.This edition of the podcast is in two parts and is available to listen to via the podcast page of Shirley’s own website, at www.shirleyrobertson.com/podcast or via most popular podcast outlets, including iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast and aCast. The podcast is produced and written by Tim Butt - for further enquires, please contact podcast@shirleyrobertson.com
It's not every week you get to speak to a two-time Olympian and Commonwealth Games bronze medal winner.Liz Yelling is one of the very best long British long-distance runners of the last 20 years.She finished 25th in the marathon at the Olympic Games in Athens in 2004 and 26th at Beijing 2008, but her greatest moment game in Melbourne, Australia when she finished third in the Commonwealth Games.Liz's other achievements include holding course records at Bath and Reading half-marathons.At Bath, she clocked a half-marathon PB of one hour, nine minutes and 28 seconds; while her marathon best is a superb two hours 28 minutes and 33 seconds, recorded at the London Marathon in 2007.Not only has she competed against the very best, but she was the long time training partner of one of the greatest runners of all time, Paula Radcliffe.It might come as a surprise then, that she didn't even make the starting line at one of her earliest races - nice to know it can happen to the very, very best of us!Liz had some great tips for all runners out there, so I'd encourage everyone to listen to this very special episode.-----------------------------------If you like this episode please consider donating to help us keep going: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stepforward
Double Olympic winning and multiple world champion rower Alex Gregory MBE about his epic record breaking Arctic Row on Cool Conversations with Kenton Cool Introducing Cool Conversations with Kenton Cool! Every Thursday, legendary adventurer and mountaineer Kenton Cool chats with one of his inspiration friends such as Ant Middleton, Victoria Pendleton CBE and Nirmal Purja (Nims Dai). Get ready for stories about Everest, mountaineering and adventuring as well as tips on motivation and well-being. Kenton Cool is one of the world’s leading high-altitude climbers and also a highly engaging and inspiring motivational speaker. He has successfully climbed Mount Everest fourteen times. Kenton was first introduced to mountaineering when he read about Hillary and Norgay’s first ascent on Mount Everest in 1953.
In this seventeenth episode of the season of the Her Spirit podcast BBC Breakfast presenter Louise Minchin and BBC Triathlon presenter Annie Emmerson talk to Dame Kelly Holmes, Double Olympic Games Gold Medallist.Double Olympic Champion Col. Dame Kelly Holmes MBE (mil) is one of the UK’s most popular athletes, respected throughout the world as a role model and an inspiration.Setting and still holding the British records in the 800m and 1000m, Kelly is an Olympic, Commonwealth and European champion that has achieved seven Gold, eight Silver and four Bronze medals throughout her career. This includes her double win in the 800m and 1500m at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, becoming the first Briton in over 80 years to do so. After her Olympic success, she won BBC Sports Personality of the Year, European Athlete of the Year and was honoured with a Damehood from the Queen.Kelly was raised by her mum on a council estate in Kent. She attended the local secondary school where, due to the belief and support of her PE teacher, she pursued her talent at running. Ferried to race meetings up and down the country by her family, she knows the importance of having a supportive team.At 18, Kelly left professional running to pursue her first dream, to be in the British army. She became an HGV driver and then a Physical Training Instructor, before being awarded an MBE for services to the British Army in 1998. In 2018, Kelly was appointed Honorary Colonel of the Royal Armoured Corps, marking her return to the army. The accolade was approved by Her Majesty the Queen, making it the first time an individual has been appointed Honorary Colonel to a regular unit.Kelly could never shift the dream of Olympic gold that she had since a child, but it was a very tough journey there. Her running career was overshadowed with repeated injury and disappointment. Recurring physical injuries contributed to periods of clinical depression and self-harm that continued to affect her just one year before her Olympic double win.Soon after this win, Kelly set up the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust. The charity helps guide disadvantaged young people, getting their lives back on track by using world class athletes to engage, enable and empower, attitudes they need to fulfil a positive life. She encourages the same philosophy that she lives by, nothing is impossible.These podcasts have been made possible through the support of Medichecks www.medichecks.com and Sport England www.sportengland.org. For more information on Her Spirit go to www.herspirit.co.uk and sign up and download the Her Spirit app. It's FREE till the end of June 2020.
For years, many elite black athletes felt they had to hold back from commenting on race and racism. Today multi-Olympic gold medallist Edwin Moses speaks out. Host: Manveen Rana.Guests:Edwin Moses, Double Olympic 400m Hurdles champion.David Walsh, Sunday Times Chief Sports Writer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this episode Part 2, with Jonny Brownlee, we explore the importance of the training and racing mindset. What Jonny has learned around the management of tendon and bone injuries. The importance of strength and conditioning. Jonny shares his Top 3 Running Tips to help you run at your best and Jonny sets about answering a bunch of questions that came from you, the supporters of the show. Jonny then survives the Physical Performance round and also issues a fantastic physical challenge for the week. SUBSCRIBE NOW! This episode is sponsored by KINeSYS Active. Enjoy staying active while staying sun protected with KINeSYS Active. If you enjoyed this episode of The Physical Performance Show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles.
Jonny Brownlee is the Olympic Games Triathlon Silver Medallist and the London Olympic Games 2012 Triathlon Bronze Medallist. Jonny was the World Triathlon Series Champion in 2012, Silver Medallist in the World Championship in 2013 and 2016, Commonwealth Games Silver Medallists in 2014, Former u23 World Triathlon Champion in 2010 and staggeringly from July 2010 to May 2014 Jonny finished on a podium in every race he entered which was 42 races in a row. Jonny is the younger brother of the Brownlee brothers; the brothers are not just triathlon history makers but world sport history makers. In 2012 Jonny and his elder brother Alistair became the first brothers together on a podium for an individual Sport at the Olympic Games since 1908 and then again in 2016 Jonny and Alistair became the First British Brothers to ever win first and second in an individual event at the Olympic Games. Then at the World Triathlon Series Grand Final in Cozumel in 2016, the sports world witnessed one of the great sporting gestures, when older brother Alistair stopped to help heat-illness stricken Jonny across the finish line and some have said that this helped to restore faith in modern sport. In part 1 of this conversation, Jonny shares round how Alistair First Great British triathlon kit inspired him into the sport while Jonny's schoolmates thought that Triathlon involved running a horse. Jonny reflects on his London and Rio Olympic Games successes, outlines the importance of staying relaxed and yes we discuss the Cozumel heat illness episode and the learnings Jonny has taken from it. SUBSCRIBE NOW! This episode is sponsored by KINeSYS Active. Enjoy staying active while staying sun protected with KINeSYS Active. If you enjoyed this episode of The Physical Performance Show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles.
Double Olympic bronze medal wrestler Sally Roberts founded Wrestle Like A Girl in 2016 to provide opportunities for girls to take up the sport while empowering them to do much more beyond the mat. Given her background enduring a challenging childhood which saw Sally struggling with petty crime she was offered the choice of juvenile detention or find an after school sport. Hence her introduction to wrestling and the start of what was to become an Olympic career and service as a U.S. Army combat veteran. Once she retired from the sport at the age of 36 Sally decided to use her experience and skills to help girls find their way in wrestling and to give them a platform that would empower them in all walks of life. Sally explains how the organization has evolved, the progress they have made to expand the sport, and what their goals are for 2020 and beyond. For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is The Only Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 20 hosts, 1200+ episodes across 46 shows and more than 5 million downloads and feeds. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.
Double Olympic gold medalist Shirley Robertson catches up with Australian sailing star Kyle Langford for an hour of revealing chat that covers much of his of his stellar career.Langford rocketed into the spot light when just three days before the 2013 America's Cup he was announced as the Defender's Wing Trimmer on BMW Oracle's giant foiling AC72. It was a daunting prospect, controlling the power as the team learnt to race the largely untested beast throughout a regatta famous for the unlikely comeback from a seven point deficit against a fired up Emirates Team New Zealand. Langford's honest and open chat with Robertson here reveals the backstory behind that decision, a tribunal that saw the Defender docked points before the Cup, the build up to that dramatic turn around and the faith that skipper Jimmy Spithill had in the young Aussie.As Oracle Team USA then went on to Defend the Cup in Bermuda Langford kept his seat on the downsized AC50 that would see them again face the Kiwis in the match up in 2017. Here he reveals how the team prepared for Bermuda but were out thought by the innovative Kiwi team, their grip on the Cup slipping away to the greater pace and adaptability of a New Zealand outfit hungry for sporting redemption.Having been on the losing side in the Cup, Langford immediately took on a new and different challenge, turning to the Volvo Ocean Race to try and forget the disappointment of Bermuda. But it wasn't long before he realised that one of his team mates around the world would be the skipper of that winning Kiwi team. It's an interesting chat as Langford discusses the politics onboard, racing in the Southern Ocean and his tenacity in getting to grips with offshore sailing.At just thirty years old, Langford is one of a new generation of stars in the competitive sailing arena, he's crammed an awful lot of high end sailing into a to date short sailing career, and is a revealing guest as he discusses the last decade and his stellar rise into the ranks of the sport's elite.
4 time Olympic champion Mo Farah gives up pursuit of Marathon success to return to 10,000m in Tokyo next summer
Steven Burke was part of the victorious Team Pursuit teams in London and Rio
Double Olympic champion South African 800m runner Caster Semenya won’t be at the IAAF World Championships in Doha.New rules means athletes with differences of sexual development (DSD) can’t compete in the 400m, 800m, and the 1500m. The three athletes who took Olympic medals home from Rio 2016 are all affected by the regulations. In this episode, Olympic medallists Margaret Nyairera Wambui and Francine Niyonsaba tell their stories.With world exclusive interviews, we’ve travelled the globe to track down people affected by this important legal case.
One of New Zealand's most decorated athletes has missed out on the 13 strong team named for the upcoming IAAF World Championships in Doha.Double Olympic medalist Nick Willis failed to meet the qualifying criteria and was relying on an invitation from the IAAF to compete, but it hasn't been forthcoming.Reigning world champion shot putter Tom Walsh heads the Kiwi contingent along with young sprinters Zoe Hobbs and Eddie Osei-Nketia [oh-say-n-ket-ee-ah]Alana Barber and Quentin Rew will line-up in the race walks, and Malcolm Hicks and Caden Shields will compete in the marathon.Shotputter Maddison-Lee Wesche and high jumper Hamish Kerr will make their world championship debuts.Hammer thrower Julia Ratcliffe, shotputter Jacko Gill, 10,000 metre runner Camille Buscomb and 400 metres hurdler Portia Bing have also been named.
This week, two of the best of all-time at what they do. Double Olympic and three-times World Champion for the Triple Jump, Christian Taylor, and the World Indoor Pole Vault gold-medalist Sandi Morris. What’s it like co-writing a song and singing it to a sold-out stadium? Why the best jumps just feel like you’re flying, and why you need help remembering them. Plus, what pole vault poles would say if they could talk. Those questions answered, as well as more serious discussions about whether their events will have a future in next season’s slimmed-down Diamond League and how giving athletes microphones could improve everyone’s understanding of the sport.
We know Yorkshire loves it's cycling - but swimming and running returned to Leeds too as the city staged its 4th World Triathlon Series event. A weekend of competition for hundreds of participants and the world’s best tri-athletes! But some serious question marks of two of Britain’s best - Ali and Jonny Brownlee. The double Olympic champion led the way after the bike but had nothing in his legs - and talked about retirement afterwards - not yet but soon - Jonny had a stomach problem. We ask what next? Home girl Georgia Taylor Brown won her first gold with Jess Learmonth third and Non Stanford and Vicky Holland in the top 7. You can hear Rio medalist Holland’s views on how tight it’ll be for qualification for 2020!Jo Konta had never won a match at French Open but what a run to the semi-final - but did Jo blow it against the 19yo unseeded Marketa Vondrousova? Organisers also panned for poor decisions over scheduling.After 100 years the IAAF is no more - but don’t worry athletics fans its just been rebranded - hoping to reach out to a new generation. 'World Athletics’ with a WA logo - lets hope it’s not more like W1A! Caster Semenya is back on track after a Swiss court overturned the decision to make her take drugs to lower her testosterone. Dasher remains on top form after coming second in her first 100m of the season - Dina Asher Smith finishing behind the Olympic Champion in Rome.There’s more medal success for British sailors at Paris 2024 Olympic venue, and further gongs for the new chief of UK Sportand others in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.We’re unashamedly Olympic and Paralympic sport bias - and we’re on track for Tokyo too! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Sudan military crackdown leaves dozens dead, and iTunes to bite the dust as Apple replaces it with three separate apps. This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Tuesday, June 4th. UNSC to discuss Sudan military crackdown The UN Security Council will discuss Sudan after the ruling military’s deadly crackdown on pro-democracy protesters. Sudanese troops opened fire and killed more than 35 people at the sit-in in Khartoum on Monday, witnesses said. The military council cancelled all agreements with protest leaders and plans to call elections within nine months. Silence, security in Beijing on 30th Tiananmen anniversary China marked 30 years since the Tiananmen Square crackdown on Tuesday with extreme silence and security. China also accused US Secretary of State Pompeo of smearing its domestic policies in his statement saluting Tiananmen protesters. Chinese tanks and soldiers snuffed out pro-democracy protests in 1989. The death toll from the crackdown has never been made public by China. Turkey committed to Russian missile defence deal - Erdogan Turkey will not take a step back from the S-400 missile deal with Russia, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said. Turkey’s desire to buy the Russian S-400 system has been a major source of contention between NATO. Erdogan said Ankara would consider if Washington made a worthwhile offer on the US Patriot missile system but none had been made so far. Semenya free to run without medication while case in court Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya will be able to run in her favoured 800 metres event without medication to lower her testosterone. A Swiss court ordered the athletics’ governing body to suspend its testosterone rules until it finishes arguments in the case. The IAAF’s controversial testosterone-lowering rules apply to female athletes with typical male XY chromosome pattern. Apple iTunes’ swan song And finally, Apple has announced the demise of its iTunes platform. The software transformed the way people buy and listen to music after its launch in 2001. Diehard iTunes fans will now have to make do with Apple Music, Apple Podcasts and Apple TV. And that’s your daily news brief from TRT World ... For more, head to TRTWorld.com.
A former competitor says athletics risks losing an icon in the wake of a controversial ruling.Double Olympic 800-metre champion Caster Semenya has had her appeal dismissed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.She was aiming to halt the introduction of regulations to limit testosterone in female athletes with differences in sexual development.The court ruled the regulations are needed to ensure fair competition between athletes competing in events ranging from the 400-metres to the mile.Semenya and other affected athletes hoping to compete at the world championships in September will have to start taking medication to lower their testosterone levels.Madeleine Pape is an Australian former Olympic athlete who competed in the 800m at the Beijing Olympics in 2008.She also competed against Semenya at the 2009 World Athletic Championships in Berlin and was upset at the time to lose to her.However, she told Kerre McIvor that Semenya has done a lot for the sport."She's a really colourful character with a great personal story who is an amazing competitor, and I think we're really going to lose a great icon and role model for the sport if she decides not to compete anymore.”Pape also has a background in sociology says science doesn't back the decision either."For men, they are not policed, but for them, testosterone is not even the most disastrous factor on athletic ability."
On Anything but Footy this week, Michael has strong opinions on the possibility of a 12 year old skateboarder competing at the Olympics for Team GB. He tells the team around Sky Brown to go and speak with Tom Daley about how to handle success at such a young age. At the other end of the age scale, should a 46 year old double Olympic Champion -James Cracknell - be able to compete in the Boat Race.There's news and opinion from the World Para-Cycling Championship. It was phenomenally successful for British Cycling but where was the coverage and why hasn't Jody Cundy been knighted in the same way Sarah Storey has been made a Dame.Staying with cycling, we debate the ins and outs of Jess Varnish's campaign to have her time with British Cycling recognised as employment and speculate on the future of funding in sport if she does eventually win her case.Also, includes updates from the British Gymnastics Championship in Liverpool and International Swimming in Edinburgh with Max Whitlock and Adam Peaty discussed as well as more good news for UK Sport and British Canoeing this week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Double Olympic cycling gold medallist Jo Rowsell-Shand, race-walking world record holder Tom Bosworth and England spinner Dom Bess join Eleanor Oldroyd to discuss some of the sporting issues of the week.
We sent Olympic champion figure skater Meryl Davis to Vancouver to cover the Grand Prix Final for the Olympic Channel Podcast. And she bumped into a familiar face. Double Olympic silver medallist Brian Orser is coach to Yuzuru Hanyu, Javier Fernandez and Evgenia Medvedeva. Davis and Orser chatted about Hanyu’s ankle injury, Fernandez’s European Championships mission and what his opinion on Medvedeva’s inconsistent season. “I ask everyone for their patience. Please. It will be great. Really great. But there’s no quick fix.” LINKS: Nathan Chen Facebook Live Meryl Davis Instagram
Like many people, Alex Gregory has three kids. Unlike most of them, he also has two Olympic gold medals.Alex was a rower for 17 years and won his golds at London 2012 and Rio 2016. Now aged 34, he has put down his oar and picked up a pen, to write 'Dadventures' - a book explaining why he thinks being outdoors with your kids is the best thing a dad can do.Alex joins Steve and Rich to explain how becoming a dad made him a better sportsman - and tell them how you don't need to spend loads of money or time making great memories with your children when you're outdoors. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Double Olympic champion Jade Jones is 25 and aiming for a third title at Tokyo 2020. She's travelled to Argentina as an athlete role model to give advice to those competing. With that in mind, we fired some difficult questions about dating and being an athlete. How do you get that balance between your love life and elite sport?Plus, we have the latest headlines from Buenos Aires 2018 and the day's athlete to watch.
Double Olympic champion rower Helen Glover, multiple 400 metres medallist Martyn Rooney and the winner of 129 football caps for England Rachel Yankey join Eleanor Oldroyd to discuss the sporting issues of the week.
Double Olympic champion figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu spoke to the Olympic Channel podcast in English which was an absolute pleasure. Plus, Hope Solo talks about life away from the football field and freestyle skier David Wise opens up about dealing with disaster – both in, and out, of competition.
Double Olympic rowing champion Heather Stanning, former England bowler turned selector Angus Fraser and Rio 2016 hockey gold medalist Lily Owsley join Eleanor Oldroyd to discuss the sporting issues of the week.
Double Olympic gold-medal winning cyclist Jo Rowsell-Shand, two-time taekwondo world champion Bianca Walkden and 5 times Ashes winner Ian Bell join Jason Mohammad to discuss the sporting issues of the week.
Double Olympic gold medal-winning rower Alex Gregory recalls seeing white stork in Portugal for Tweet of the Day. Tweet of the Day has captivated the Radio 4 audience with its daily 90 seconds of birdsong. But what of the listener to this avian chorus? In this new series of Tweet of the Day, we bring to the airwaves the conversational voices of those who listen to and are inspired by birds. Building on the previous series, a more informal approach to learning alongside a renewed emphasis on encounter with nature and reflection in our relationship with the natural world. Producer: Mark Ward Photograph: Boberskik.
Who's Calling Christian? Double Olympic medalist Tom Daley is the final caller on day 9.
Double Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes welcomes Bigfoot CC to Cafe 1809 to chat cycling, building her cafe from scratch, marathon training, winning the Olympics and drugs cheats. We also meet Bigfoot CC's new MTB rep and hear about life as a paramedic cycle responder on the mean streets of London.
Double Olympic and World Champion Mo Farah says that competing in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next year would be a "bonus"... but is not on his "to do" list.
Double Olympic gold medallist Hagara was chipping away at the leaderboard all day in Porto on day 2, steadily narrowing the gap between him and his French rivals on Groupe Edmond de Rothschild. Race 16 of the event was where Hagara started to make real in-roads leading his Austrian team to a race win, while the French could only muster an eighth. That set the tone for the final race of the day, and when Groupe Edmond de Rothschild careered into submerged rocks, forcing them to retire, that ultimately paved the way for Hagara to leapfrog them on the leaderboard and go into the penultimate day in second place. We went onboard with him and his team in race 16 and got his analysis after. http://extremesailingseries.com
In this week's edition of Extra Time the Silver Ferns coach Wai Taumaun reflects on a month of milestones. The head of Team New Zealand's America's Cup campaign Grant Dalton's spills the beans on Team New Zealand's love affair with Luna Rossa. Double Olympic medallist Bevan Docherty bades farewell to triathlon and despite missing key players the Wellington Phoenix remain the only unbeaten side in the Australian A League competition, we talk to skipper Andrew Durante about their fortunes.
In this week's edition of Extra Time the Silver Ferns coach Wai Taumaun reflects on a month of milestones. The head of Team New Zealand's America's Cup campaign Grant Dalton's spills the beans on Team New Zealand's love affair with Luna Rossa. Double Olympic medallist Bevan Docherty bades farewell to triathlon and despite missing key players the Wellington Phoenix remain the only unbeaten side in the Australian A League competition, we talk to skipper Andrew Durante about their fortunes.
Are the Australian cricketers so vulnerable the Black Caps could win a test match there for the first time in 26 years? Double Olympic cycling medallist Hayden Roulston laments the selection policy for the London Games, Katrina Grant eagerly anticipates her return to the international netball stage and we reminisce with the legendary speedway rider Barry Briggs, who's back in the country for the Burt Munro Challenge in Invercargill.
Are the Australian cricketers so vulnerable the Black Caps could win a test match there for the first time in 26 years? Double Olympic cycling medallist Hayden Roulston laments the selection policy for the London Games, Katrina Grant eagerly anticipates her return to the international netball stage and we reminisce with the legendary speedway rider Barry Briggs, who's back in the country for the Burt Munro Challenge in Invercargill.