Podcasts about rome olympics

Rosie Schaap grew up leading the archetypal New Yorker lifestyle. Her mother was impossibly glamorous and her father was a sportswriter who befriended a young boxer on the way to the Rome Olympics and stayed friends with him all his life. That boxer was Muhammad Ali. Among Rosie's most cherished possessions is a picture taken by the legendary photographer Carl Fischer with Ali in a safari suit tenderly looking down at her. The picture is now in her Antrim home. On Free State today Rosie Schaap tells the story of how a New York girl ended up in Glenarm following the death of her first husband from a rare form of cancer. Rosie was just 39. She talks about how she found in Ireland a way of talking about death she hadn't experienced in New York. She explains how a fascination with Roger Casement led her to Antrim and then to Glenarm where she made a new life and found love again. Rosie also provides some startling revelations about Joe's Harry Potter life at St Pat's Armagh.Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning is a Gold Hat Production in association with SwanMcG.For more on Free State: https://freestatepodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description: In this inspiring episode of Black Is America, host Dominic Lawson takes us on a cinematic, time-traveling journey through the lives of three iconic Black women whose speed transcended the track: Wilma Rudolph, Florence Griffith Joyner (Flo Jo), and Sha'Carri Richardson. Joined by Olympic gold medalist Moushaumi Robinson, Dominic explores how each of these women didn't just run — they defied societal expectations, symbolizing freedom, resilience, and the unbreakable spirit of Black womanhood. From Wilma's battle with polio to Flo Jo's fashion-forward domination, and Sha'Carri's public redemption arc, this episode is a masterclass in perseverance and Black excellence. Tune in to uncover why for Black women, speed isn't just about winning — it's about being seen, celebrated, and rewriting history. Episode Highlights & Key Takeaways: Wilma Rudolph's journey: From polio-stricken childhood to becoming the fastest woman in the world at the 1960 Rome Olympics. Florence Griffith Joyner's style and speed: How Flo Jo combined athletic dominance with unapologetic beauty and cultural impact, redefining what a champion could look like. Sha'Carri Richardson's redemption story: How the sprinter's suspension became a national conversation on grace, resilience, and how Black women are held to impossible standards — and how she roared back stronger. The power of representation and freedom: Olympic gold medalist Moushaumi Robinson reflects on seeing Flo Jo as a child and how that vision of beauty and freedom inspired generations. Black women in business and politics: How Black women continue to break records not just on the track, but as entrepreneurs, educators, and changemakers. Historical context and cinematic storytelling: A non-linear journey through the stories of these women, enriched with sound design, Olympic archives, and historical parallels. The ongoing conversation around protecting and celebrating Black women: From Sandra Bland to Breonna Taylor, the episode challenges listeners to see victories without footnotes and to honor Black women's humanity and excellence fully. Notable Soundbites & Quotes from the Episode: "Speed is not just about moving fast — it's freedom." — Moushaumi Robinson "Black women don't just show up. They show out." — Dominic Lawson "It's always the first, but rarely the celebration." — Moushaumi Robinson "Sha'Carri's suspension wasn't just about track; it was about who gets grace and who doesn't." — Dominic Lawson "Black women mold adversity into strength — on the track, in boardrooms, and in Congress." — Dominic Lawson Final Thoughts This episode is a moving tribute to the legacy of Black women who run not just to win, but to inspire, break barriers, and push the world forward. Through Wilma, Flo Jo, and Sha'Carri, we're reminded that speed is more than physical — it's a spiritual declaration of freedom and resilience. Special Thanks & Resources Sources for this episode include: ESPN — Coverage on Wilma Rudolph's 1960 Olympic gold and Sha'Carri Richardson's suspension and athletic milestones. Olympics.com — Official records and profiles for Florence Griffith Joyner's 1988 world record, Olympic career, and lasting impact. The Los Angeles Times — Archival coverage of Florence Griffith Joyner's early career, youth competitions, and rise from local athlete to global icon. History.com — Biography of Althea Gibson and her trailblazing legacy in tennis. Biography.com — Detailed biographies of Wilma Rudolph and Florence Griffith Joyner, highlighting early life, challenges, and triumphs. Tennis.com — Historical coverage of Althea Gibson's 1957 Wimbledon championship and her impact on the sport. LSU Athletics — Profile and collegiate highlights of Sha'Carri Richardson's record-breaking performances. TeamUSA.com — Official athlete biography and milestones for Sha'Carri Richardson. AfricanAmericanCollection.com — Reflections and archival insights on Althea Gibson's career and legacy. WorldAthletics.com — Coverage of Sha'Carri Richardson's 2023 World Championship victory and global athletic rankings. Wilma Rudolph Wilma Rudolph's 1960 Olympic gold — ESPN Biography and Early Life — Biography.com Olympic Achievements — Olympics.com Impact on Civil Rights and Legacy — TSU Tigerbelles History and Ed Temple Biography Florence Griffith Joyner (Flo Jo) 1988 World Record Performance — Olympics.com Post-1984 Career and Marriage — Wikipedia Transition from Banking to Full-Time Training — Because of Them We Can Style, Fashion Evolution & Cultural Impact — Olympics.com Sha'Carri Richardson 2023 World Championship Victory — World Athletics Biography and Rise to Fame — LSU Athletics Profile | Team USA Profile | Britannica Suspension and Response — ESPN Public Support for Sha'Carri — Revolt TV Her Growth and Accountability — People Magazine Training with Coach Dennis Mitchell — The Sun Althea Gibson (bonus historical feature) Biography — History.com 1957 Wimbledon Final Recap — Tennis.com Reflections on Breaking Barriers — African American Collection

Did you know Taiwan's first Olympic medal was a silver in the decathlon at the 1960 Rome Olympics? CK Yang finished just behind his close friend Rafer Johnson of the US. Their story is one of fierce competition and lifelong camaraderie, now told in the new documentary Decathlon: The CK Yang & Rafer Johnson Story. In this episode, we dive into this incredible tale with journalist Mike Chinoy and producer James Liu of Joint Pictures. - Mike Chinoy shares how he became involved in the project. [01:09] - The filmmakers discuss their decision to use animation to recreate key scenes. [07:25] - Exploring Johnson's reputation in the United States. [16:43] - Insights into the unique friendship between Rafer Johnson and CK Yang. [22:35] - Examining why CK Yang's legacy has faded in Taiwan over time. [28:00] - Reflecting on the significance of this decathlon story in today's world. [36:38] Host: Kwangyin Liu, Managing Editor of CommonWealth Magazine Guest: Mike Chinoy, former CNN Beijing bureau chief & James Liu, founder of Joint Pictures Producer: Yayuan Chang, Weiru Wang ＊Read more about Taiwan's participation in the Olympic Games: https://english.cw.com.tw/ ＊Share your thoughts: bill@cw.com.tw 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/cledx9shs004801v3cmkogc7e/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

The recent Paris Olympics has just passed and may already be fading into memory. This year Team Taiwan won 2 gold medals and 5 bronze at the Olympics. Related Links: https://talkingtaiwan.com/my-conversation-with-mike-chinoy-award-winning-journalist-on-his-new-film-decathalon-ep-290/ Do you know when and who won Taiwan's first Olympic medal? It happened at the 1960 Rome Olympics, which was the first Summer Olympics that was televised in North America. The man who was known as the “Iron Man of Asia,” C.K. Yang won a silver medal in the decathlon. C.K. was of the Amis indigenous tribe from southeastern Taiwan. His Amis name was Maysang Kalimud, but then Japan colonized Taiwan he had a Japanese name when, and then after the Chinese Nationalists the Kuomintang lost the civil war in China to the Chinese Communist and fled to Taiwan, his father gave him a Chinese name, Yang Chuan-kwang.  Like many Amis, he used his athletic prowess to gain status and success that might otherwise have eluded him. But not much is known about how heavily he identified as Amis.   The gold medal winner at the Rome Olympics was Rafer Johnson, an African American.   Rafer and C.K. trained together under the same coach at UCLA and then competed against each other in the decathlon at the Rome Olympics. They were not only rivals but also the best of friends.   Their extraordinary and unlikely friendship inspired the making of a documentary film and I sat down recently to speak with Mike Chinoy, the co-creator, co-writer, and co-producer of that film which is called "Decathlon: The CK Yang and Rafer Johnson Story,”   Mike Chinoy is a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the University of Southern California's US-China Institute and is based in Taipei. Previously, he spent 24 years as a foreign correspondent for CNN, serving as the network's first Beijing bureau chief and as Senior Asia Correspondent.   "Decathlon: The CK Yang and Rafer Johnson Story" is currently streaming on the Taiwan Plus Docs YouTube channel.   Here's a little preview of what we talked about in this podcast episode: ·       Team Taiwan's performance during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris ·       How flags and signs in the shape of Taiwan or with the word Taiwan on them were confiscated from fans during the men's doubles badminton finals at the Paris Olympics ·       How China's state-run broadcaster CCTV cut the feed during parts of the men's badminton doubles match and did not broadcast the medal ceremony ·       Why Taiwan has to compete under the name “Chinese Taipei” at the Olympics ·       The “Iron Man of Asia” ·       The man that won Taiwan's first Olympic medal ·       C.K. Yang was Amis and had three names, an Amis name (Maysang Kalimud), a Japanese name and a Chinese name (Yang Chuan-kwang, 楊傳廣) ·       How C.K. first met Rafer Johnson at the Melbourne Olympics in 1956 ·       How C.K. and Rafer were trained by the same coach at UCLA and became close friends ·       The International Olympic Committee (I.O.C) told the government of Chiang Kai-shek that the team sent to participate at the 1960 Rome Olympics could not be called the Republic of China ·       Chiang Kai-shek almost boycotted the Olympics but didn't because he realized that C.K. Yang could possibly win a medal and bring glory to Taiwan ·       How Taiwan competed under the name Formosa during the 1960 Rome Olympics ·       C.K. Yang was the first person with a Chinese surname to win an Olympic medal ·       At the opening ceremony of the 1960 Rome Olympics Rafer Johnson was the first African American to carry the American flag at the Olympics ·       At the opening ceremony of the 1960 Rome Olympics, the Taiwan team marched in carrying a placard that said under protest, which was the first overt political protest by a team in Olympics history ·       Where the idea for "Decathlon: The CK Yang and Rafer Johnson Story" came from ·       How Mike's co-creator, co-writer, and co-producer, John Krich sought out, befriended and interviewed C.K. Yang in 2006 ·       How Mike met and befriended Rafer Johnson and C.K.'s widow Daisy in Los Angeles ·       Taiwanese Canadian film director of "Decathlon: The CK Yang and Rafer Johnson Story," Frank W. Chen also directed “Late Life: The Chien-Ming Wang Story” ·       How C.K. Yang, Rafer Johnson and athletes have become political symbols ·       How C.K. Yang and Rafer Johnson were intense athletic rivals and close friends ·       The close personal friendship between C.K. Yang and Rafer Johnson ·       How C.K. Yang and Rafer Johnson had the same coach, Ducky Drake at UCLA ·       How C.K. Yang and Rafer Johnson joked that they were the “Two-Man United Nations” ·       How C.K. Yang's story tells the story of Taiwan in an unconventional way ·       Why C.K. was sent to UCLA to train for the Olympics ·       The 1958 Kinmen Matsu Crisis (aka The 1958 Taiwan Strait Crisis) ·       How C.K. Yang and Rafer Johnson's coach, Ducky Drake showed no favoritism ·       When U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1968, Rafer was next to him, Rafer grabbed the assassin, tackled him and grabbed the gun ·       Rafer's involvement in the Special Olympics ·       What happened to C.K. at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics ·       C.K. later became the coach of the Taiwan track team for the 1976 Olympics in Montreal, Canada ·       Why the team from Taiwan was barred from participating in the 1976 Olympics in Montreal ·       Rafer Johnson lit the flame at the 1984 Olympic games in L.A. ·       How C.K. went into politics briefly in Taiwan, switching from one party to another ·       The Iron Man house that the government of Taiwan built for C.K. ·       How statues of C.K. are in a locked fourth floor room of the National Sports Training Center in Kaohsiung ·       There cover of Sports Illustrated magazine in 1963 with the headline “ C.K. Yang, the world's greatest athlete.” ·       The tremendous sportsmanship and loyalty that C.K. and Rafer exemplify ·       C.K.'s performance at 1954 Asian Games in Manilla ·       The use of animation in "Decathlon: The CK Yang and Rafer Johnson Story," ·       The National Sports Training Center in Kaohsiung ·       How the film addresses the Taiwan, China conflict, and the fight for social justice and equality in the United States;  64 years later the world is still wrestling with these issues ·       Mike's future projects   Related Links: https://talkingtaiwan.com/my-conversation-with-mike-chinoy-award-winning-journalist-on-his-new-film-decathalon-ep-290/

Early Triumphs and HeroismWhen Abebe Bikila returned to Ethiopia after winning the men's marathon at the 1960 Rome Olympics, he was celebrated as a hero. Not only did Bikila break the world record, but he also became a symbol of the new African dawn. His victory captured the imagination of people across Africa and the world, marking a departure from the era when only politicians were seen as pan-African heroes.A Unique LegacyBikila, a shepherd from northern Ethiopia, shattered expectations by becoming a world-renowned athlete. In the 1950s and early 1960s, Africa lacked cultural, musical, or sporting heroes of Bikila's stature. His success was a significant milestone, as he was unknown not just as an athlete, but also as an Ethiopian and an African on the global stage.The Rome MarathonIn the 1960 Rome Olympics, Bikila ran barefoot, a decision born out of necessity and practicality. Initially, the Ethiopian athletes trained in shoes to avoid the embarrassment of appearing too poor to afford them. However, shoes caused blisters, prompting Bikila to revert to running barefoot. His victory, particularly on the cobbled streets of Rome, was a testament to his resilience and unique preparation.Historic Victory in TokyoBikila's heroism was solidified four years later at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, where he defended his gold medal and broke the world marathon record once again. Despite undergoing an appendectomy just weeks before the games, Bikila's determination saw him run in Puma shoes this time, marking another historic victory.Celebrations and HonorsUpon his return to Ethiopia after the Tokyo Olympics, Bikila was honored with parades and gifts, including a Volkswagen Beetle and a house. His achievements elevated him to a status of national and continental pride, symbolizing Africa's arrival on the world stage of distance running.Nurturing TalentBikila's journey was significantly influenced by Onni Niskanen, a Swedish coach who recognized his potential in 1956. Niskanen, who arrived in Ethiopia post-World War II, was instrumental in training Ethiopian athletes and preparing them for international competitions. Their close relationship was pivotal in Bikila's rise to fame.The 1976 Montreal Olympics BoycottThe 1976 Montreal Olympics were marked by a significant boycott led by African nations in protest against New Zealand's rugby tour of apartheid South Africa. This boycott had far-reaching consequences, preventing many African athletes, including Tanzania's Filbert Bayi and Uganda's John Akii-Bua, from competing.Filbert Bayi's Missed OpportunityFilbert Bayi, who had set a world record in the 1500 meters at the 1974 Commonwealth Games, was among those affected by the boycott. His anticipated rematch with New Zealand's John Walker at the Montreal Olympics never happened, depriving the world of what could have been another historic race.Zimbabwe Women's Hockey TriumphAmid the boycott, the Zimbabwe women's hockey team seized a unique opportunity at the 1980 Moscow Olympics. With many top teams absent, Zimbabwe's amateur players, who had only recently gained independence, won the gold medal. Their unexpected victory remains a remarkable story of seizing the moment and making historyDonate to The Luke Alfred Show on Patreon.Get my book: Vuvuzela Dawn: 25 Sporting Stories that Shaped a New Nation.Get full written episodes of the show a day early on Substack.Check out The Luke Alfred Show on YouTube and Facebook.

Roll into Women's History Month with Sophia Karpman in an epic episode of the Dream Big Podcast that's all about sprinting towards your dreams! This special episode shines a spotlight on the lightning-fast Wilma Rudolph, a hero who raced against all odds to become an Olympic legend.

Valerie Jerome, former Olympic athlete, teacher and advocate, talks about her remarkable journey, from breaking barriers in sports to her impact through 35 years of teaching. She reveals the relief found in writing her memoir “Races: The Trials and Triumphs of Canada's Fastest Family”, and gives us a glimpse into what it took to overcome gatekeeping in the traditional publishing industry. She reminds us that racism in Canada is still prevalent and that her hope for the future lies in the empathetic hearts of youth across the country.  Find out where Valerie is speaking next and buy her book “Races” at: http://gooselane.com/Races Catch more of Valerie's track and field story on “Black Life: Untold Stories” in the episode “More Than A Game” on CBC Gem. - - -  Valerie Jerome is an activist, speaker, teacher, politician, and athlete from Vancouver. The granddaughter of Canada's first Black Olympian, John “Army” Howard, Valerie became the Canadian senior women's champion in the sprints and long jump at the age of 15 in 1959. She went on to represent Canada at the 1960 Rome Olympics, the Commonwealth Games, and the Pan American Games (where she won a bronze medal in the 4 x 100 metres relay), competing alongside her brother Harry Jerome.  Away from the track, Valerie has represented the Green Party of British Columbia and is a recipient of the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal and a City of Vancouver Heritage Award for her work in conservation. She has served as a board member for numerous organizations, including Achilles Track & Field, the Black Educators of BC, the Junior Black Achievement Awards, Vancouver Youth Theatre, and several dance companies. She speaks at numerous schools and community events.   - - -  Join Lauren's Best on Substack to be the first to comment on new episodes and receive detailed show notes (including for this episode) with links to loads of free resources: laurenbest.substack.com Lauren's Best invites you to curiously consider art and life as host, Lauren Best, reveals what has unlocked success in her own creative journey. Through healing and growth, she illuminates the creative process as an entrepreneur, mother and interdisciplinary artist. Join one-on-one reflections with Lauren, and delve into intriguing conversations with compelling creators, as together we discover insightful connections over surprising common ground. Lauren's Best is co-produced by Sam Blake and Lauren Best. - - - Work with Lauren: bestpracticearts.com Follow Lauren on Instagram: instagram.com/bylaurenbest/ Let's connect: linkedin.com/in/lauren-best-48a71232/ - - - Give the gift of poetry, to yourself or a friend, with Just Leaves, an intimate and unflinching poetry collection. Paperback or audiobook: laurenbest.com/poetry - - - Are you an entrepreneur looking for expert guidance on your podcasting journey? Want free advice and ideas to implement right away? Book a Clarity Connection call with Lauren! Learn more about how you can grow your voice as a powerful asset with lifelong returns, and get equipped to tap into the potential of podcasting.    

I am sure that neither numbers nor strength brings victory in war, but whichever army goes into battle stronger in soul, their enemies generally cannot withstand them. —Xenophon Wilma Rudolph was born in Saint Bethlehem, Tennessee, on June 23, 1940. At the age of four, she contracted polio, a debilitating disease that left her with a paralyzed left leg. Doctors initially believed she might never walk again.Despite this prognosis, Rudolph's mother, Blanche Rudolph, refused to quit and played a significant role in her daughter's therapy and rehabilitation. As a black family in the South in the 1940s, they didn't have access to the healthcare they needed, and Blanche conducted much of the therapy and exercises at home.Eventually, Wilma would walk with the help of a leg brace and began to participate in track and field, where she excelled. Even more unbelievable was that Wilma would go on to run in the Olympics twice, in 1956 and 1960. In the 1960 Rome Olympics, she won three gold medals in the 100-meter, 200-meter, and 4x100 relay—all world records. Wilma was an icon and inspiration for her generation at a crucial time. Blanche Rudolf was the real hero. Wilma was one of 22 siblings, and Blanche never gave up on number 20.Talent plays a role in achievement. Choosing progress over excuses is even more powerful. Combine those with love and someone who will do whatever it takes to help you win means you will likely win. And while you and I might have the talent to be Wilma, we do have the talent to be Blanche. That's a choice. If you liked this, hit like and share it with a friend. Take care,Keep Going: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kellyvohs.substack.com

Runners, take your mark! Prepare to embark on a captivating journey tracing the evolution of running from ancient Greece to modern-day Olympics. We promise a fascinating discussion about the epic history of running, filled with awe-inspiring tales of record-breaking athletes like Spiridon Lewis who touched the finish line sans modern running gear. Brace to unravel the intriguing origin story of the Marathon, once a male-only event, and the persisting patriarchy that shadows the running world today.Get ready for an engaging exploration of the 1950s and 60s, a golden era marked by extraordinary breakthroughs in running. From Emil Zapotec's distinctive style and commitment to Abebe Bikila's historic barefoot marathon win at the 1960 Rome Olympics and Jim Ryan shattering world records in 1966, we cover the 1950s and 1960s lates and greats of running. And we couldn't overlook the phenomenal Catherine Switzer, the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon in 1967. Discover a wealth of insights into running stats, fueling, and hydration strategies of this period and how pop culture continues to shape the running world.But this episode isn't only about running. Culinary enthusiasts, listen up! We take an appetizing detour to find out what folks were eating in those decades even embracing Julia Childs' iconic "What the Hell" attitude and timeless recipes. We'll whisk you through snacks, popular sayings, hobbies, and the tunes you want to be grooving to when you join in on this epic 1950 & 1960s run. Join us for a fun-filled, enlightening, and historic run through the ages. Trust us, this is a series you wouldn't want to miss!Support the showJoin the newsletter list to receive updates, special offers, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Want to become a member of Time for bRUNch+ to show your support of the show? Join here.Join the bRUNch bunch on Facebook or follow us on Instagram.

Decathlete athletes are special. The sport is TEN events: sprint 100 meters, then 400 meters, then race 1500 meters; then comes 110 meters with hurdles you have to jump, then it's on to the long jump, the high jump, pole vaulting, discus throwing, javelin throwing, and finally, shotput. It's exhausting just reading that list, let alone doing it. But Maysang Kalimud, from the Amis Indigenous group in Taitung, won silver in the decathlon at the 1960 Rome Olympics. Competing against his friend, American Rafer Johnson, Maysang Kalimud, better known by his Chinese name, CK Yang (楊傳廣 1933-2007), lost the gold medal by a hair's breadth, and became the first Olympic medalist from Taiwan. The man the international press called “The Iron Man of Asia,” may have been the greatest all-round athlete to ever compete for Taiwan. We love this story, so we're re-releasing it this week – enjoy!  Visit www.formosafiles.com for links, pics, maps, images, info, and more.  

Welcome to episode 11 of Season 3 of  the  I Am Black History podcast brought to you by InTheBlack:Canada (ITBC) and DeeP Visions Media. I interviewed Valerie Jerome over Zoom while travelling west last summer. We managed to travel to Vancouver a few weeks later and Valerie invited us to her home and made us an amazing brunch. She also shared photos and other archival materials of her and her brother Harry's time in the Canadian Championship Games, the 1959 Pan-American Games, and the 1960 Rome Olympics. Valerie is a former teacher, political activist, and public speaker and shared with us the struggles her family dealt with when moving into. a North Vancouver community. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donna-paris/message

New Zealand sport is mourning the death of Sir Murray Halberg, one of our greatest runners, who won that famous 5000-metre final at the 1960 Rome Olympics. Halberg's triumph came on the same day Peter Snell also won gold in the 800m - and it's still regarded as one of this country's most celebrated days. Halberg later established what is now known as the Halberg Foundation, which helps physically disabled children participate in sport and recreation. Sports historian Joseph Romanos spoke to Guyon Espiner.  

Sir Murray Halberg is being remembered as a man who was incredibly tough on the running track. The athletics legend and philanthropist has died aged 89. He excelled as a world-class athlete on the international stage for a decade, with his greatest achievement winning the five thousand metre gold at the 1960 Rome Olympics. Sir Murray Halberg's best friend Bill Roger told Mike Hosking he was a very hard man to beat at the finish. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A long-time friend of Sir Murray Halberg says he was described as having acid, rather than blood in his veins. The athletics legend has died aged 89. He's best known for striking gold in the 5000m at the 1960 Rome Olympics, and he was also New Zealand's first sub four minute miler. President of Auckland Athletics Murray McKinnon told Kate Hawkesby he did well at secondary school, but it wasn't until he met the great Arthur Lydiard that he excelled. He says Halberg told him he would have just been an average runner and won a few national titles had he not met Lydiard. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we look at the historic 1960 Rome Olympics, as well as the incredible life of Ethiopian runner Abebe Bikila - who seemingly came from no where to win the Olympic marathon barefoot.Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/ Check out our new merch! : https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://olympics.com/en/athletes/abebe-bikila https://www.olympics.com.au/games/rome-1960/https://www.bangkokpost.com/sports/1047557/trailblazer-bikila-opened-the-way-for-african-marathon-runners https://www.thoughtco.com/1960-olympics-in-rome-1779605 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1960_Summer_Olympics#Highlights https://www.britannica.com/biography/Abebe-Bikila http://www.ethiopians.com/abebe.htm See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Earl Young, a gold medalist in the 4 x 400 m relay at the 1960 Rome Olympics, has another mission.  A survivor of leukemia because of a bone marrow donor in a foreign land, Earl now is leading a cause to encourage millions more to get a simple swab to save lives. Inspirational and very personal to my wife, Shari, and me.

On 5th September, some of the interesting events that took place were: 1888 - S Radhakrishnan was born on 5th September 1888 to a Telugu Brahmin family in Tiruttani in Tamil Nadu. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the great philosopher and statesman was the second President and the first Vice-President of India. 1960 - Muhammad Ali on 5th September in 1960 Rome Olympics won Gold medal in  in light heavy weight division.  https://chimesradio.com    http://onelink.to/8uzr4g   https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/   https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/   Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/chimesradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before he was world renowned as Muhammad Ali, one of the greatest boxers of all time was known as Cassius Clay, and he was rising through the amateur boxing ranks in hopes of winning Olympic Gold. He would head to the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy, as an 18-year-old with more than 100 fights under his belt. The obstacle he faced on his way to the podium was Polish fighter Zbiginew (Zigzy) Pietrzykowski. In keeping with our Olympics theme we thought this was a good fit for the podcast.    In this episode we discuss: Cassius Clay's and Pietrzykowski's amateur career and their stunning amount of fights The narration of the fight Fighting with shirts on and numbers on their back? Mike tricked BEN with a sneaky Rocky reference A glimpse into what was to come in the fighting style of Clay Much more… To watch the 3-round fight, check out the video on our website here: http://distantreplaypodcast.com 

शानदार प्रदर्शन कर देश को गर्व के कई मौके देने वाले उड़न सिख मिल्खा सिंह का निधन हो गया है। मिल्खा हाल ही में कोरोना निगेटिव हुए थे। मिल्खा के जीवन की उपलब्धियों को बयां कर रहे हैं स्पोर्ट्स कमेंटेटर संजय बैनर्जी।

The Social Kick are honored to have Dick Pound on the show this week! The first ever President of the World-Anti Doping Agency and two-time Vice President of the International Committee, Dick Pound is a giant in the world of sport. A chartered accountant and lawyer, Dick’s roots are in swimming. Representing Canada at 1960 Rome Olympics and 1962 Perth British Empire and Commonwealth Games, Dick held the Commonwealth record for the 110yards Freestyle. Dick is the longest serving member of the IOC, playing a pivotal part in revolutionizing the Olympic movement in a multi-billion-dollar franchise by negotiating TV and sponsorship deals. His drive and passion in the fight against drugs in sport has led to his involvement in world-wide news stories and controversies. Particularly, his work on the Ben Johnson drug scandal at the 1988 Seoul Games and motivation for change within drug-testing in sport. Be captivated by his knowledge and motivation for change as we discuss his impactful career, Olympic involvement and remarkable cases. Enjoy our chat with Dick Pound! SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLbmxjdMDo4UHcB9bEUWsQg LISTEN: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-social-kick-podcast/id1478682639 FOLLOW: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialkickpodcast/​

As business manager to Muhammad Ali, Kilroy was there for the entire ride with the legendary champ, from the 1960 Rome Olympics to his passing in 2016. Known as ‘The Facilitator' in Ali's inner circle, Kilroy is the last surviving member of the champ's entourage and was as close to him as any human being.

Wilma Rudolph is not a name that is commonly known when US Olympians are talked about. She should be. Wilma Rudolph overcame extraordinary personal adversity in her childhood whilst black America suffered segregation. She rose to international fame becoming one of the stars at the Rome Olympics. On her return home she set about contributing to the fight for equality and paving the way for black woman in athletics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian and Maria speak with former Central Arizona College athletic director George Young about being a 4-time Olympian. He spoke about how he got into the steeplechase and his experience at the 1960 Rome Olympics, 1964 Tokyo Olympics and the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.

Cirroc Lofton, otherwise known as "Jake Sisko" on the cult sci-fi classic T.V. Universe of Star Trek, joins me on the Season 2 opener of The Last Tenth. Cirroc talks about his love of running as a tool for personal change. He also talks about his Ethiopian heritage, and the great connection and inspiration he finds through his heritage. He discusses running legends like Kenenisa Bekele and Abebe Bikila and the 1960 Rome Olympics with great pride. Cirroc is a father, former restauranteur, actor, screen writer and podcast co-host of “The Seventh Rule”, Star Trek themed podcast and You Tube Channel.****You can find The Seventh Rule on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/The7thRule/featured) and on PodTail (https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-7th-rule/)**** *** If you like what you've heard on the show, please consider contributing to the show. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Achilles International. So consider a monthly donation of $1.00, $5.00 or even $10.00. Your generous support of the show will benefit Achilles International (To Donate: https://tinyurl.com/y7ggx2ym) or click "Donate" on Anchor.fm . More about Achilles International at www.achillesinternational.org ****** ****Do you have a product or service you'd like to promote? We're growing! Our listenership is all over the world and we're on seven platforms including Apple Podcasts, Google, and Spotify. There are running enthusiasts waiting to hear about what you have to offer. Consider sponsoring the show! Contact the host Pilar Arthur-Snead (https://anchor.fm/pilar-arthur-snead/message ) for more information! A portion of your SPONSORSHIP will benefit Achilles International (To Donate: https://tinyurl.com/y7ggx2ym) or click "Donate" on Anchor.fm . More about Achilles International at www.achillesinternational.org**** **** Host, Coach Pilar Arthur-Snead, www.themindfulrun.com, @vphotoblogger_themindfulrunner (https://www.instagram.com/vphotoblogger_themindfulrunner/)***THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!! Your generous support of the show will benefit Achilles International (To Donate: https://tinyurl.com/y7ggx2ym) or click "Donate" on Anchor.fm . More about Achilles International at www.achillesinternational.org ****** --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pilar-arthur-snead/support

Duncan and Jamie look at the Games (1970) this week, a film which follows 4 runners for different countries as they compete in the fictional 1970 Rome Olympics. Tune in to also hear Duncan's views on Cities: Skylines and the MCU, and to hear all about Jamie cracking open a cold one.

The pageantry, competition and drama of the Tokyo Summer Olympics was supposed to be underway at this point, concluding with a closing ceremony on Aug. 9. Instead, the games have been postponed until July 23-Aug. 8 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic - and some analysts have speculated they may not even happen then. Regardless, Hoosier History Live will spotlight Olympians with connections to Indiana who competed in an array of sports for more than 100 years. Rather than focusing on superstars such as Mark Spitz, the swimmer who captured a then-record seven gold medals at the 1972 Munich Olympics, or basketball sensation Larry Bird and others on the "Dream Team" of the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, we will explore Olympians whose lives, before or after the games in which they competed, involved compelling - and sometimes little-known - personal stories. Among the stories of Hoosier-connected Olympic athletes we'll explore:  A gold medalist in the long jump who grew up in poverty and recently retired, at age 89, from a career as a dentist at Logansport State Hospital. The first African-American gold medalist in the decathlon who, after the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, became a pro football player - and, according to several accounts, was fired for marrying a white woman. Hoosier athletes who followed up their Olympics experiences by becoming FBI agents and, in at least one case, a Navy SEAL. Our guide as we make our way through these inspiring stories of athletic excellence will be Indianapolis Star sportswriter David Woods, who has covered every Summer Olympics since the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. (Even before that, he began interviewing Olympians in 1972 and, as a freelancer, wrote about the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics). David is the author of a new book, Indiana University Olympians (IU Press), which features profiles of 49 diverse athletes. Among them is Dr. Greg Bell, the newly retired octogenarian dentist, who excelled in the long jump at the 1956 Olympics. As the seventh of nine children in an African-American family, he lived in a chicken house on a truck farm near Terre Haute for his first 12 years. For many of those years, the chicken house had no electricity, according to David's book. When his principal at the former Garfield High School suggested he try broad jumping (as the event, which Greg Bell never had heard of, was called then), he immediately set a school record. Following his triumph at the Olympics in the long jump and two NCAA championships (he never lost a collegiate competition while at IU, David notes), Greg Bell attended the IU School of Dentistry. He paid his way through dental school by working on a farm near Indianapolis. Other athletes at the 1956 Olympics included Milt Campbell (1933-2012), who was born in New Jersey but attended IU in the 1950s. He became the first African-American gold medalist in the decathlon but suffered from "a lack of recognition during much of his lifetime," David writes. Excelling in swimming, wrestling, judo and other sports, Milt Campbell played football at IU for two years. In 1957, he was chosen by the Cleveland Browns in the NFL draft, but lasted only one season. "He was cut apparently because of his off-season marriage to a white woman," according to Indiana University Olympians. David's book points out that Campbell is the only athlete to have been inducted into both the National Track and Field Hall Fame and the International Swimming Hall of Fame. Like Milt Campbell, diver Lesley Bush grew up in New Jersey but attended IU. She was just 16 years old, new to the sport of diving, and, according to David Woods, "not on any list of Olympic hopefuls" when she captured a gold medal at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. IU's former diving coach, Hobie Billingsley, called Lesley Bush's victory the greatest upset in the history of competitive diving. Billingsley's colleague at IU, legendary swimming coach James "Doc" Counsilman, built a dynasty of Olympians during the 1960s and '70s that included Indianapolis native Mike Troy, a gold medalist at the 1960 Rome Olympics. Eventually he became a Navy SEAL and was awarded a Silver Star for heroism during the Vietnam War. Mike Troy died last August at age 78. Decades earlier, two native Hoosier Olympians become FBI agents. Track star Don Lash (1912-1994) attended Auburn High School, which did not have an indoor or outdoor track. "He discovered his talents while chasing rabbits on his grandfather's farm," according to David's book. Although Don Lash set world records before and after the 1936 Berlin Olympics, he did not win a medal at the games. But his prowess evidently became an asset during his 21-year career with the FBI. "He was assigned to cases in which agents thought a suspect might flee on foot so that he could catch them," David writes.  The other Olympian-turned-FBI agent was Fred Wilt (1920-1994), a native of Pendleton, Ind. He competed in track events in the 1948 London Olympics and the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. Like Don Lash, he did not win an Olympic medal, but he set world records at other competitions. Lash followed up his 22-year career at the FBI with a stint as the women's track coach at Purdue University.

Last week marked the 60th anniversary of one of Canada's greatest sporting moments. On July 15th 1960, Harry Jerome won the 100m at the Canadian Olympic Trials in 10.00. In doing so, he tied the world record and qualified for the Rome Olympics. Jerome went on to set 6 more world records, compete in 3 Olympic Games, and win international medals for Canada. In this episode we speak with author Norma Charles about the life and legacy of Harry Jerome, and about why we should celebrate him far more than we do. In 2017 she published a young adult novel entitled “Runner: The Life of Harry Jerome, World's Fastest Man”. This book was written in the hopes of sharing Jerome's story and legacy with readers across the country, particularly young people who might look to him as a role model.Learn more about The Shakeout Podcast and Canadian Running Magazine on our website https://runningmagazine.ca/category/shakeout-podcast/Follow The Shakeout Podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/ShakeoutPodcastInstagram https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutpodcast/ andFacebook https://www.facebook.com/theshakeoutpodcast/Subscribe to our weekly show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-shakeout-podcast/id1224828899243

Pictured: Margaret Maughan Julian Worricker on Britain’s first Paralympic gold medallist, Margaret Maughan; Tanni Grey-Thompson compares the games of 1960 and now…. The music promoter and producer, John Cumming, co-founder of the London Jazz Festival…. Jerry Givens, once a state executioner….but then a leading campaigner in the United States for the abolition of the death penalty…. And the comedy writer, John Langdon; his friend and colleague Rory Bremner, recalls some of his best lines…. Interviewed guest: Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE Interviewed guest: Peter White Interviewed guest: Nod Knowles Interviewed guest: Abraham Bonowitz Interviewed guest: Rory Bremner Producer: Neil George Archive clips from: Rome Olympics 1960, Pathe News; No Triumph, No Tragedy, Radio 4 29/04/2013; Cerys on 6, 6 Music 05/11/2017; John Cumming interview, Jazz FM 17/11/2013; Former executioner opposes death penalty, Washington Post 11/02/2013; Week Ending, Radio 4 21/03/1980; Two Decades of Week Ending, Radio 4 07/09/1990; The News Quiz, Radio 4 03/09/1994; Bremner, Bird and Fortune: Silly Money, Vera Productions Ltd / Channel 4 02/11/2008.

In our continuing series of Equestrian Legends our guest this week is Dawn Palethorpe-Wofford is a British show jumper, Pony Club executive and author. She represented Great Britain on several winning Nations Cup teams, was selected for the 1956 Stockholm Olympics where she met here husband Warren Wofford and the 1960 Rome Olympics. She won the silver medal at the 1960 Ladies European Championship, the Aachen Puissance and the Queen Elizabeth Cup in 1955 and ’56 as well as numerous other national prizes. This interview was first recorded in 2012. Dawn sadly passed away in 2015 at the age of 79. Host: Chris Stafford For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 25 hosts, 1200+ episodes across 45 shows and a global audience of over 6 million. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.  

Ben Novotny was born with a rare chromosomal abnormality that caused profound mental retardation and seizures. He is severely limited but forms a tight bond with his older brother Hugo, who invents fun distractions and games that become dangerous as Ben gets older and bigger. Ben’s mother, Caroline, a lit professor at Emory, is barely holding herself together with mind-numbing drugs. His father, Percy, a successful contractor in Atlanta, keeps hoping to find an institution that will provide the kind of care Ben needs. His sister, Ivy angrily longs to escape after graduation, and his brother, Hugo gives up his own dreams to take care of Ben. Degrees of Difficulty (Fomite Press, 2019) follows the family over several decades as they each come to an understanding of how Ben affected their lives Born and raised in England, Julie Justicz moved to the Bahamas when she was ten, and then to the United States as a teenager. Julie comes from a family of Olympians: Her father George Justicz rowed for Great Britain in the 1960 Rome Olympics; her brother Robert competed in the Special Olympics as a swimmer; and Julie has been a proud participant as a triathlete in the Gay Games (formerly known as the Gay Olympics). She earned a law degree from the University of Chicago and received an MFA in creative writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. As an attorney and advocate, Julie currently works on civil rights issues in Chicago.  She lives in Oak Park, Illinois with her spouse, Mary, and their two children. When she’s not trying to read, Julie likes to run - physical motion seems to result in creative composting. If you enjoyed today’s podcast and would like to discuss it further with me and other New Books network listeners, please join us on Shuffle. Shuffle is an ad-free, invite-only network focused on the creativity community. As NBN listeners, you can get special access to conversations with a dynamic community of writers and literary enthusiasts. Sign up by going to www.shuffle.do/NBN/join G.P. Gottlieb is the author of the Whipped and Sipped Mystery Series and a prolific baker of healthful breads and pastries. Please contact her through her website (GPGottlieb.com) if you wish to recommend an author (of a beautifully-written new novel) to interview, to listen to her previous podcast interviews, to read her mystery book reviews, or to check out some of her awesome recipes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Novotny was born with a rare chromosomal abnormality that caused profound mental retardation and seizures. He is severely limited but forms a tight bond with his older brother Hugo, who invents fun distractions and games that become dangerous as Ben gets older and bigger. Ben’s mother, Caroline, a lit professor at Emory, is barely holding herself together with mind-numbing drugs. His father, Percy, a successful contractor in Atlanta, keeps hoping to find an institution that will provide the kind of care Ben needs. His sister, Ivy angrily longs to escape after graduation, and his brother, Hugo gives up his own dreams to take care of Ben. Degrees of Difficulty (Fomite Press, 2019) follows the family over several decades as they each come to an understanding of how Ben affected their lives Born and raised in England, Julie Justicz moved to the Bahamas when she was ten, and then to the United States as a teenager. Julie comes from a family of Olympians: Her father George Justicz rowed for Great Britain in the 1960 Rome Olympics; her brother Robert competed in the Special Olympics as a swimmer; and Julie has been a proud participant as a triathlete in the Gay Games (formerly known as the Gay Olympics). She earned a law degree from the University of Chicago and received an MFA in creative writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. As an attorney and advocate, Julie currently works on civil rights issues in Chicago.  She lives in Oak Park, Illinois with her spouse, Mary, and their two children. When she’s not trying to read, Julie likes to run - physical motion seems to result in creative composting. If you enjoyed today’s podcast and would like to discuss it further with me and other New Books network listeners, please join us on Shuffle. Shuffle is an ad-free, invite-only network focused on the creativity community. As NBN listeners, you can get special access to conversations with a dynamic community of writers and literary enthusiasts. Sign up by going to www.shuffle.do/NBN/join G.P. Gottlieb is the author of the Whipped and Sipped Mystery Series and a prolific baker of healthful breads and pastries. Please contact her through her website (GPGottlieb.com) if you wish to recommend an author (of a beautifully-written new novel) to interview, to listen to her previous podcast interviews, to read her mystery book reviews, or to check out some of her awesome recipes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Campagnolo would not be part of mythology if it were not for the legendary races. We will explore the key role the brand has played in the history of competitive cycling, with standout events and anecdotes from the greats who rode to success, thanks to the "wings on their wheels": Coppi and Merckx, for starters, then the "local boys" from the same region as Tullio, Massignan, Zandegù and Ballan; the gold medal winner at the 1960 Rome Olympics and, later directeur sportif for Merckx, Marino Vigna, also has a few tales to tell, as does Pier Bergonzi, deputy editor-in-chief at the Gazzetta dello Sport newspaper. Some vintage newsreel adds to the sense of history, and we also delve into the atmosphere of a contemporary race: this year's Milan-Sanremo. Logo illustrated by Osvaldo Casanova.

Abebe Bikila‎ ran as an unknown in the 1960 Rome Olympics. Little did his competitors know, Bikila was about to win the marathon and also set a world record. Under the torch light of the Roman guards this was the first black African to win Olympic Gold. Bikila became an iconic barefooted runner paving the way for African dominance at marathon distance. An epic story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This spiky item helped a relatively unknown New Zealand athlete seize gold, and instant fame, at the 1960 Rome Olympics.

In this episode of MOVE, Andy Albright talks about Muhammad Ali, boxing legend and one of the most famous people in the world, who passed away at age 74 on Friday night. What an incredible life Ali lived. He was controversial. People loved him or hated him. However, make no mistake, people from all walks of life respected Ali and the fact that when he made up his mind, he stuck to his guns. He was the definition of commitment. In Andy's second book, Millionaire Maker Manual, he wrote about Ali and how he became such a superstar in the early 1960s. Below you can read part of what Andy wrote in a section of the book titled “Talk the Talk.” Andy ran across a story about Muhammad Ali, and how he thought he was confident in his abilities entering a boxing match until he heard the professional wrestler Gorgeous George Wagner, a champion in the 1940s, 50s, and early 60s, talking about an upcoming “bout” in Las Vegas many years ago. Ali, who was 19 at the time, was blown away by Wagner, who was then 46. Ali and George were both on a radio show promoting their respective events. Ali was confident and told the host he was going to beat Duke Sabelong, a tall, big Hawaiian fighter at the time. Ali told them he was sure he would win, but it was spoken in a sort of “matter of fact” manner. Nothing over the top and nothing that would be considered controversial or headline news in today’s world. When Ali was finished, they turned to Wagner and asked him about his match. Wagner grabbed the microphone and started shouting, screaming, and bouncing around the studio like a mad man. He deemed himself to be the “greatest wrestler in the world.” He was talking about tearing “Classy” Freddie Blassie’s limbs off, “killing” the guy, and how he would cut off his own “beautiful blond” hair if he lost this match with Blassie. Now, boxing’s “Greatest Of All Time” is shocked. He cannot believe Wagner’s antics. Ali was fired up to see this match just based on the “promo” Wagner just cut for the radio show. Well guess what? Ali did go see the match. The arena was packed. Thousands of people showed up to see Wagner – including the heavyweight champion of the world. Want to guess what happened? An arena of 15,000 watched Wagner beat Blassie. They showed up to see Wagner get beat because he was talking. After the match, Wagner told Ali that people will always pay to see someone shut your mouth. He told Ali to keep bragging, keep on sassing, and to always be outrageous. Ali admitted to people that he started boasting about his triumphs before fights thanks to Wagner, who was often referred to as “the man you love to hate.” But, Ali took it to a higher level, when he started rhyming about what round he would “finish” off opponents in. It was not just Ali that had picked up on Wagner’s genius. James Brown, the “Godfather of Soul” also admitted that he took notes and promoted his talents in music in the same manner that Wagner did with wrestling and Ali did with boxing. Brown wrote in his 2005 book, “I Feel Good: A Memoir in a Life of Soul” that Wagner helped “create the James Brown you see on stage.” Singer Bob Dylan also credited Wagner with changing his life. In his book “The Chronicles: Volume One,” Dylan talked about meeting Wagner. “He winked and seemed to mouth the phrase, ‘You’re making it come alive.’ I never forgot it. It was all the recognition and encouragement I would need for years.” Professional wrestling might not be real, but Wagner being credited with shaping the careers of three icons is! From that point on, Ali’s approach to things changed. He was never shy even when he was known as Cassius Clay growing up in Kentucky, before converting to Islam and changing his name. Ali started talking more. He talked a lot more. He talked so much that fighters like George Foreman, Sonny Liston, Joe Frazier and Ken Norton nicknamed Ali “The Louisville Lip.” Ali had realized he had to do more than just fight. He had to talk the talk and walk the walk. He had a responsibility to make people want to watch him compete and fight. His interviews sparked debate and made people care about what happened in the ring. They would convince their friends to watch and take an interest. It was like starting a wild fire in a forest. The excitement would build and millions watched Ali and loved his persona. These days it is called good “PR,” but it was like nothing people had seen back then. Ali just called it “talking.” By talking, Ali built an audience. Soon, Ali had built up a network of promoters, endorsement deals, and was a media darling/target. Whether you liked him or not, you knew what Ali was doing, and you knew when a big fight was coming up. Ali was able to back up all the talk by performing, and that made his brand even more valuable. Ali had an OK career. He won an Olympic gold medal for the United States in the 1960 Rome Olympics, became the heavyweight champion three times during a 56-5 career, and was named “Sportsman of the Century” by Sports Illustrated. If you are not excited by what you are doing, then it will be difficult to expect others to be fired up about things. If you have a meeting, event, etc. coming up, then you should be talking it up and getting others interested. Doing that is almost as important as backing it up with work. Take Wagner’s example and imagine the impact it could have on another person. You might not influence the next Ali, Brown, or Dylan, but you could have a huge, positive impact on another person, and it could have a major impact on your business.

Did you catch the French national team’s triumph in its first match against Honduras at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil? Well I did and it was fantastic. I was particularly excited knowing that the next morning, I was scheduled to interview Lindsay Krasnoff about her new book, The Making of Les Bleus: Sport in France, 1958-2010 (Lexington Books, 2012). An illuminating account of  French sport since 1958, the book links the histories of football (soccer) and basketball to some of the major issues of the postwar period: the baby boom, the development of a consumer culture and new media, the Cold War, and decolonization. Moving from the “sports crisis” that preoccupied French policy makers in the wake of France’s poor showing at the 1960 Rome Olympics through the decades that led to the 1998 World Cup and subsequent victories, The Making of Les Bleus is a history of sport and politics that examines the interplay of the two on the national and international stages. Covering a period of over fifty years, the book considers sports as a primary means by which the French state sought to obtain and expand its own “soft power” in the world arena through the encouragement of national sports programs and culture. Krasnoff has drawn on an impressive range of archival material, as well as numerous interviews that provide readers with a unique perspective on recent years for which much of the written record remains off-limits to researchers. Concluding with a discussion of the most recent “sports crisis” in France (the national football team has suffered some serious losses in the last several years), Krasnoff’s study places more recent events in French sports culture in the context of a nation struggling with competing definitions of Frenchness. And I didn’t miss the chance to ask this expert for her thoughts on France’s odds this World Cup round. We are both optimistic… *Note: The views that Lindsay expresses in the interview are hers alone and do not represent those of her employer, the U.S. Department of State, or the U.S. Government. Information presented here is based on publicly available, declassified sources and oral history interviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

British-based Italian rider and trainer, Francesca Pollara is leading an urgent relief effort to help farmers whose livestock is in danger in the South of England as a result of devastating flooding. Francesca explains that this is not a short term exercise given the extent of the damage. We also hear about the recent threat to the future of Pratoni del Vivaro, the well-known Italian equestrian venue and site of the 1960 Rome Olympics and 1998 World Equestrian Games as well as other major championships. You can find Francesca's website here at http://sunhillstud.co.uk/ and follow on Twitter @sunhillstud and email her at francesca@sunhillstud.co.uk. 

In 1967, an official of the French basketball federation lamented the team’s poor finish at that year’s European Championships in Finland. The French team finished sixth in their group of eight, and then lost in the first game of the knockout stage. The official noted that Europe’s top teams, such as the first-place Soviet Union, all had players over two meters tall (6’6″). The official summed up the disparity: “The giant [basketball player] is like an atomic armament.  If a nation does not possess one, it is an unbalanced struggle.”  The core of the complaint was simple: If France was to stand tall in the Cold War world, then it had to stand tall in the sports arena. Historian Lindsay Krasnoff looks at this sports crisis in postwar France and the French government’s attempts to remedy it in her book The Making of Les Bleus: Sport in France, 1958-2010 (Lexington, 2012). Lindsay frames her study in two episodes of international athletic failure: the 1960 Rome Olympics, at which France won no gold medals and finished below Romania, Bulgaria, and Turkey in the overall table, and the implosion of the national team at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Looking at the decades in between, Lindsay shows how leaders of the Fifth Republic, beginning with President Charles de Gaulle, sought to build a sporting culture, particularly through the training of young athletes. There have been successes. While officials once lamented the limits of French basketball talent, there are now more players from France on NBA rosters than from any other nation outside North America. But the rebellion on the practice pitch in South Africa was a reminder that the work of turning France into a consistent sporting power has been uneven. And the reactions of French officials, starting with President Sarkozy, show that this project remains one of national importance. Note: the views that Lindsay expresses in the interview are hers alone and do not represent those of her employer, the U.S. Department of State, or the U.S. Government. Information presented here is based on publicly available, declassified sources and oral history interviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1967, an official of the French basketball federation lamented the team’s poor finish at that year’s European Championships in Finland. The French team finished sixth in their group of eight, and then lost in the first game of the knockout stage. The official noted that Europe’s top teams, such as the first-place Soviet Union, all had players over two meters tall (6’6″). The official summed up the disparity: “The giant [basketball player] is like an atomic armament.  If a nation does not possess one, it is an unbalanced struggle.”  The core of the complaint was simple: If France was to stand tall in the Cold War world, then it had to stand tall in the sports arena. Historian Lindsay Krasnoff looks at this sports crisis in postwar France and the French government’s attempts to remedy it in her book The Making of Les Bleus: Sport in France, 1958-2010 (Lexington, 2012). Lindsay frames her study in two episodes of international athletic failure: the 1960 Rome Olympics, at which France won no gold medals and finished below Romania, Bulgaria, and Turkey in the overall table, and the implosion of the national team at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Looking at the decades in between, Lindsay shows how leaders of the Fifth Republic, beginning with President Charles de Gaulle, sought to build a sporting culture, particularly through the training of young athletes. There have been successes. While officials once lamented the limits of French basketball talent, there are now more players from France on NBA rosters than from any other nation outside North America. But the rebellion on the practice pitch in South Africa was a reminder that the work of turning France into a consistent sporting power has been uneven. And the reactions of French officials, starting with President Sarkozy, show that this project remains one of national importance. Note: the views that Lindsay expresses in the interview are hers alone and do not represent those of her employer, the U.S. Department of State, or the U.S. Government. Information presented here is based on publicly available, declassified sources and oral history interviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1967, an official of the French basketball federation lamented the team’s poor finish at that year’s European Championships in Finland. The French team finished sixth in their group of eight, and then lost in the first game of the knockout stage. The official noted that Europe’s top teams, such as the first-place Soviet Union, all had players over two meters tall (6’6″). The official summed up the disparity: “The giant [basketball player] is like an atomic armament.  If a nation does not possess one, it is an unbalanced struggle.”  The core of the complaint was simple: If France was to stand tall in the Cold War world, then it had to stand tall in the sports arena. Historian Lindsay Krasnoff looks at this sports crisis in postwar France and the French government’s attempts to remedy it in her book The Making of Les Bleus: Sport in France, 1958-2010 (Lexington, 2012). Lindsay frames her study in two episodes of international athletic failure: the 1960 Rome Olympics, at which France won no gold medals and finished below Romania, Bulgaria, and Turkey in the overall table, and the implosion of the national team at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Looking at the decades in between, Lindsay shows how leaders of the Fifth Republic, beginning with President Charles de Gaulle, sought to build a sporting culture, particularly through the training of young athletes. There have been successes. While officials once lamented the limits of French basketball talent, there are now more players from France on NBA rosters than from any other nation outside North America. But the rebellion on the practice pitch in South Africa was a reminder that the work of turning France into a consistent sporting power has been uneven. And the reactions of French officials, starting with President Sarkozy, show that this project remains one of national importance. Note: the views that Lindsay expresses in the interview are hers alone and do not represent those of her employer, the U.S. Department of State, or the U.S. Government. Information presented here is based on publicly available, declassified sources and oral history interviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1967, an official of the French basketball federation lamented the team’s poor finish at that year’s European Championships in Finland. The French team finished sixth in their group of eight, and then lost in the first game of the knockout stage. The official noted that Europe’s top teams, such as the first-place Soviet Union, all had players over two meters tall (6’6″). The official summed up the disparity: “The giant [basketball player] is like an atomic armament.  If a nation does not possess one, it is an unbalanced struggle.”  The core of the complaint was simple: If France was to stand tall in the Cold War world, then it had to stand tall in the sports arena. Historian Lindsay Krasnoff looks at this sports crisis in postwar France and the French government’s attempts to remedy it in her book The Making of Les Bleus: Sport in France, 1958-2010 (Lexington, 2012). Lindsay frames her study in two episodes of international athletic failure: the 1960 Rome Olympics, at which France won no gold medals and finished below Romania, Bulgaria, and Turkey in the overall table, and the implosion of the national team at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Looking at the decades in between, Lindsay shows how leaders of the Fifth Republic, beginning with President Charles de Gaulle, sought to build a sporting culture, particularly through the training of young athletes. There have been successes. While officials once lamented the limits of French basketball talent, there are now more players from France on NBA rosters than from any other nation outside North America. But the rebellion on the practice pitch in South Africa was a reminder that the work of turning France into a consistent sporting power has been uneven. And the reactions of French officials, starting with President Sarkozy, show that this project remains one of national importance. Note: the views that Lindsay expresses in the interview are hers alone and do not represent those of her employer, the U.S. Department of State, or the U.S. Government. Information presented here is based on publicly available, declassified sources and oral history interviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dawn Palethorpe-Wofford is a British show jumper, Pony Club executive and author. She represented Great Britain on several winning Nations Cup teams, was selected for the 1956 Stockholm Olympics where she met here husband Warren Wofford and the 1960 Rome Olympics. She won the silver medal at the 1960 Ladies European Championship, the Aachen Puissance and the Queen Elizabeth Cup in 1955 and ’56 as well as numerous other national prizes.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)