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Michellie Jones is an Australian triathlon legend with a resume including two ITU World Championships, an Olympic silver medal at the 2000 Sydney Games, a victory at the 2006 Ironman World Championship, and a Paralympic gold medal as a guide to Katie Kelly in the PT5 (PTVI in today's classification system) in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. Michellie has a wealth of experience in coaching, and in this interview we discuss what she's learnt from a life in triathlon both as an athlete and as a coach.  HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: Michellie's athletic career and career highlightsTransitioning to coachingMichellie's training philosophy, and how her own former coaches and athletic experience has influenced itKey aspects of swim, bike and run training for triathletesBalancing training strengths vs. weaknesses The importance of training for top-end speedConsiderations for older athletesDETAILED EPISODE SHOWNOTES: We have detailed shownotes for all of our episodes. The shownotes are basically the podcast episode in written form, that you can read in 5-10 minutes. They are not transcriptions, but they are also not just surface-level overviews. They provide detailed insights and timestamps for each episode, and are great especially for later review, after you've already listened to an episode. Naturally, as great as they are, they do not cover absolutely everything in as great detail as we can do in a 45-90 minute podcast episode.  The shownotes for today's episode can be found at www.scientifictriathlon.com/tts457/LINKS AND RESOURCES: Michellie's website and InstagramWHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT?If you enjoyed this episode, I think you'll love the following episodes: Training Talk with Jodie Swallow Cunnama | EP#332 (another fantastic athlete who's gone on to have a great career in coaching)Training Talk with coach Emma Carney (double ITU World Champion) | EP#276 (as above, but being Australian even more similar to this interview with Michellie)You can find our full episode archives here, where you can filter for categories such as Training, Racing, Science & Physiology, Swimming, Cycling, Running etc.You can also find separate archives for specific series of episodes I've done, specifically Q&A episodes, TTS Thursday episodes, and Beginner Tips episodes. LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON: The Scientific Triathlon website is the home of That Triathlon Show and everything else that we doContact us through our contact form or email me directly (note - email/contact form messages get responded to much more quickly than Instagram DMs)Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on InstagramLearn more about our coaching, training plans, and training camps. We have something to offer for everybody from beginners to professionals. HOW CAN I SUPPORT THAT TRIATHLON SHOW (FOR FREE)? I really appreciate you reading this and considering helping the show! If you love the show and want to support it to help ensure it sticks around, there are a few very simple things you can do, at no cost other than a minute of your time. Subscribe to the podcast in your podcast app to automatically get all new episodes as they are released.Tell your friends, internet and social media friends, acquaintances and triathlon frenemies about the podcast. Word of mouth is the best way to grow the podcast by far! Rate and review the podcast (ideally five stars of course!) in your podcast app of choice (Spotify and Apple Podcasts are the biggest and most important ones).Share episodes online and on social media. Share your favourite episodes in your Instagram stories, start a discussion about interesting episodes on forums, reference them in your blog or Substack. SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get personalised plan for your carbohydrate, sodium and fluid intake in your next event. That Triathlon Show listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electrolyte products. Simply use this link and the discount will be auto-applied at the checkout.

Doug Mientkiewicz joins the podcast today to talk about his baseball success with a World Series ring with the legendary 2004 Boston Red Sox, an olympic gold medal in 2000 Sydney Games and a Gold Glove award in the 2001 MLB season.  Doug is not only an incredible athlete but also spends a great amount of time in the Florida Keys going after Sailfish! He shares insights on how lessons from baseball translate into his fishing experiences. He also is the host of his own podcast, “The Dougout” which can be found on all platforms! 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:30 Guest Introduction: Doug Minkovich 03:22 Doug's Early Life and Baseball Beginnings 04:56 The Importance of Multi-Sport Participation 10:08 Challenges and Setbacks in Sports 12:09 Transition to Professional Baseball 14:23 Lessons from Baseball Applied to Life and Fishing 29:15 The Power of Paying Attention to Details 30:26 The Athletic Connection to Fishing 31:23 The Mental and Physical Grind of Fishing Guides 33:35 The Importance of Consistency and Preparation 34:47 Balancing Passion and Profession in Fishing 37:47 The Challenges and Rewards of Being a Fishing Guide 44:45 The Unique Culture of Key West Baseball 46:56 The Talent Code and Cultural Impact on Sports 50:52 The Similarities Between Fishing and Baseball 52:44 Olympic Dreams and Achievements 01:00:46 The Dougout Podcast and Future Plans All of my other socials can be found here : https://linktr.ee/TomRowlandPodcast The Tom Rowland Podcast is presented by Star brite! Clean and protect with Star brite, a leading manufacturer of appearance, maintenance, and performance chemicals and accessories, serving the marine, RV, automotive, powersports, hardware, and home care industries for over 50 years. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and with its manufacturing plant in Montgomery, AL, the company produces "Made In The USA" products, including its flagship ethanol fuel treatment, Star Tron Enzyme Fuel Treatment. https://bit.ly/48tNW0y Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another short podcast story from Olympic Games past. This one is about the perseverance of a novice swimmer from Equatorial Guinea given a wildcard to the 2000 Sydney Games. Written by Sarah Fleming, performed by Shama Rahman and hosted by Kass Conneh. Sound Editor Will Jacob

Linda Miller, Founder & CEO of Audient Group, Former Deputy Director for Pandemic Response Accountability Committee (PRAC) and a Member of the US Olympic Rowing Team at the 2000 Sydney Games joins the show to discuss for Olympics experience and how her sports background has shaped her life and career. We also lean into her experience as a fraud SME to discuss the current state of government digital identity and her thoughts on how AI will impact this space moving forward. 

Canadian tennis legend Daniel Nestor talks about his 12 Grand Slam doubles titles, his coming out party as a 19 year old defeating world #1 Stefan Edberg at the 1992 Davis Cup, winning his 2000 Olympic Gold Medal with Sebastien Leroux at the Sydney Games, winning [and loving the atmosphere--one million pounds spent just on FLOWERS!] at Wimbledon, playing a Pro-Am tournament where he was the ‘Pro' and The Great One Wayne Gretzky was the ‘Am,' his interactions with David Beckham/Donovan Bailey/Carl Lewis/Drake/Ben Stiller/Carl Lewis/Steve Nash/Jimmy Connors/Ivan Lendl/Bjorn Borg/John McEnroe/Sandra Oh/Eric Lindros, and why breaking up with your doubles partner in tennis is NOT much different from breaking up with your girlfriend!   Daniel will be awarded the Order of Sport and inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame on October 23rd in Gatineau, Quebec...for more information, please visit Canada's Sports Hall of Fame at http://www.sportshall.ca/ and the Order of Sport Awards at https://orderofsport.ca/ TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Giaan Rooney is one of the most popular and loved sports people in Australia.  As a swimmer, she was fast, the 2001 World Champion in the 200m freestyle.  In Athens 2004, along with teammates Leisel Jones, Petria Thomas and Jodie Henry, Giaan won Olympic gold in the 100m medley relay, following on from two silver medals from the Sydney Games four years earlier.  On this episode of Road to Paris, Australia's darling, Giaan Rooney. The Road to Paris Podcast is brought to you by Woolworths, Toyota and NRMA Insurance. Produced by 9Podcasts in partnership with Wide World of Sports for the Nine Network Australia, your home of the 2024 Paris Olympics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Want to unlock the mindset of Olympic champions? Is it all just raw talent and superhuman work ethic, or is there a mental edge they possess?Is it just raw talent and superhuman work ethic, or is there more to the story?In this episode, we dive into the world of Australian elite athletes with 5-time Olympian and 2000 Sydney Games gold medalist, Natalie Cook. She shares her journey from beach volleyball champion to becoming a powerful speaker and advocate for change. Discover the surprising challenges athletes face and Natalie's bold vision to transform their future. Learn practical tools and strategies YOU can use to achieve your goals, even if you're not an athlete.Learn Natalie's transformation from beach volleyball champion into a motivational speaker and advocate for change. Plus, gain practical tools and strategies you can use to achieve your dreams, even if you're not an athlete.Ready to get a winning mindset and achieve peak performance? Tune in now!Episode Highlights: The X-Factor That Separates Champions From the RestAdopt the Champion Mindset of a 5-Time OlympianThe Startling Reality of Professional Athletes After RetirementWhy Even Olympians Need CoachesHow to Assemble Your Dream TeamNatalie's Massive Vision to Change the Game for the Next Generation of AthletesHow to Support Australian Athletes and Their Olympic DreamsConnect with Natalie Cook :Website - https://www.nataliecook.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NatalieCookOAMOLY/Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliecookoamoly/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/natcook_official/?hl=en Connect with Trav Bell:Website - https://www.thebucketlistguy.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/travbell/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thebucketlistguyTwitter - https://twitter.com/TravBellInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/bucketlistguy.travbell/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBucketListGuy2011Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bucket-list-life-helping-you-build-a-life-by-design/id1712886116Book - https://www.thebucketlistguy.com/book

We are thrilled to introduce our Olympic Special documentary series to celebrate the Olympic year. This series takes you on a journey through the history and evolution of the Olympic Games, spotlighting the monumental achievements and the intimate, behind-the-scenes stories that have shaped the world's premier sporting event. Our first episode takes us back to the iconic Sydney Olympics of 2000, a celebration of sporting excellence that set a new benchmark for Olympic hospitality and organization. We have exclusive interviews with Jean Mitchell, an influential figure in Irish eventing and member of the Ground Jury at the Sydney Games, and Kate Green, a Journalist who covered five Olympic Games, Mike Etherington-Smith, the mastermind behind the cross-country courses at the Sydney Olympic Games and Andrew Hoy who won Team Gold and Individual Silver at his home games. Of course, we chatted a lot and couldn't keep it to one show so this is part 1 featuring:  Jean Mitchell shares her journey and the evolution of eventing. Her insights as a member of the Ground Jury provide a unique perspective on the Sydney Games' success in capturing the spirit of the Olympics.  Kate Green brings to life the electric atmosphere of Sydney, painting a vivid picture of a nation where sport is revered, and the Olympics are a pinnacle of achievement. Her recounting of the logistical challenges and the triumphs of reporting in the early days of the Internet adds a layer of authenticity and nostalgia to our understanding of the 2000 Games.  Part 2 is just 1 click away! Sponsors: Connolly's Red Mills are offering 15% off Foran Equine products to Eventing Podcast listeners! Use the code EquiRatingsPodcast15 to receive your discount. View the full collection here. Note this does not apply to the already discounted Pre-Fuel & Refuel combo packs. If you have any other questions regarding feeding click here to ask the Connolly's RED MILLS experts. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

As promised here is your part 2 featuring:  Insights from Mike Etherington-Smith, the mastermind behind the cross-country courses at the Sydney Olympic Games. He offers a riveting behind-the-scenes look into the monumental task of transforming a neglected piece of land, riddled with challenges, into a world-class equestrian venue. We also hear from Andrew Hoy, who recounts his experience at his home Olympics in Sydney, winning team gold and individual silver in his 5th Olympics. He reflects on how the Sydney Games compared to his other Olympic experiences and what it was like riding in 2 separate competitions for the team and individual medals. If you haven't already check out part 1 featuring: Jean Mitchell shares her journey and the evolution of eventing. Her insights as a member of the Ground Jury provide a unique perspective on the Sydney Games' success in capturing the spirit of the Olympics.  Kate Green brings to life the electric atmosphere of Sydney, painting a vivid picture of a nation where sport is revered, and the Olympics are a pinnacle of achievement. Her recounting of the logistical challenges and the triumphs of reporting in the early days of the Internet adds a layer of authenticity and nostalgia to our understanding of the 2000 Games.  Sponsors: Connolly's Red Mills are offering 15% off Foran Equine products to Eventing Podcast listeners! Use the code EquiRatingsPodcast15 to receive your discount. View the full collection here. Note this does not apply to the already discounted Pre-Fuel & Refuel combo packs. If you have any other questions regarding feeding click here to ask the Connolly's RED MILLS experts. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

Episode 350 of the Sports Media Podcast features Pac-12 Networks, Tennis Channel and NBC Olympics play by play broadcaster Ted Robinson. In this podcast Robinson discusses his final weeks as a college football broadcaster for the Pac-12 Networks; how broadcast crews found out about the end of the Pac-12; the loss of jobs for staffers; working Olympic broadcasts since Nagano; calling dozens of major tennis events including the French Open, US Open, Wimbledon, and the Gold Medal match at the 2012 Olympics; calling Team USA baseball Gold Medal contest in the 2000 Sydney Games; being the voice of the Federer-Nadal Wimbledon final in 2008; calling Serena and Venus's Williams Wimbledon and French Open wins; Serena's dominance; the keys to calling tennis; working with Bill Walton and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So much of our lives happen in the mind. Some neuroscientists will argue all of it is happening in the mind. But without question, so much of life is about your mindset. How we manage stress, disease, failure, challenges and hurdles, those are all about our mindset. That is why I brought on gold medalist and mindset master Laura Wilkinson, who won medals in every competition she ever qualified for and decided to go for another Olympic gold at the age of 39.Laura Wilkinson is an Olympian diver who holds a rare honor of having won an individual gold medal at every major international meet for which she was eligible. A specialist on the platform, Wilkinson attended the University of Texas where she was NCAA Champion in 1997 and 1999, won the 1998 Goodwill Games, won her first Olympic gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Games and has since won medals at World Cups (2004) and World Championships (2005) as well as competed in two other Olympic games (2004, 2008). She is an inductee in the Swimming Hall of Fame, a 19-time US champion and returned from retirement at age 39 with the aim to compete at Tokyo 2020. A combination of the COVID pandemic delay and serious neck surgery meant that never happened but it motivated Laura to take her coaching to a new level by creating the online course Confident Competitor, with the goal of helping athletes eliminate performance anxiety.Join us as we explore:What it means to have a champion's mindset whether you are a gold medal Olympian or a 15-year-old Laura who was told she started too late and her diving would never amount to anything.What it means to be anti-fragile, resilient and develop grit by developing the mindset that our most painful setbacks and defeats can become our greatest strengths and lessons.The power of mentorship, finding inspiration from others, their stories, and their struggles.Why goals can be “unrealistic” but why it is also okay not to accomplish them, how to overcome fear, the power of self-talk, the importance of flexibility and adaptability, and why flow state is not something magical that just happens but must be trained and prepared for.How to approach athleticism and performance as you begin to mature in age.Contact:Website – https://www.laurawilkinson.comCourse – Confident Competitor, https://pursuitofgold.lpages.co/confident-competitor-2023/Mentions:Person - Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Flow StateBook – Steven Kotler, The Art of Impossible.Product – KAATSU, https://madetothrive.co.za/product/kaatsu-c3-black/Support the showSupport the show on Patreon:As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I'd be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShowSend me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

Laura Wilkinson has achieved every honor in the sport of Diving. She is 3x Olympian, Gold Medalist, World Champion, 2X NCAA Champion, 8X All-American, and holds 19 USA Diving National Titles. At the age of 43,she even qualified for finals in the 2021 Olympic trials with her 4 kids watching. Her path was filled with obstacles as she started late, was called a “waste of space” by a coach and gave up her college scholarship to train for the Olympics only to shatter her foot leaving her unable to train  just months before the 2000 Sydney Games. Her mindset to “rather fail than not try” and her choice to find humor and joy and in the scariest of moments enabled her to overcome the impossible coming from 8th place in the final round to achieve her childhood dream of winning an Olympic Gold Medal. She teaches current athletes that we will all have challenges that will define us.  @lala_the_diver, laurawilkinson.com

Guest: Ntombizanele Situ, Situ is the first black South African to win Paralympic gold at the 2000 Sydney Games and two-time world javelin champion.    

Today on the Daily Brief with Dave Trafford, Barrie Shepley, Canada's first national triathlon coach and author of Chasing Greatness talks about his journey from the GM assembly line worker in Windsor, Ontario to coaching  Canada's Simon Whitfield to Olympic gold in the 2000 Sydney Games. Buy Barrie's book here. 

Eastern Canada braces for Fiona.  Donald Trump's week is about to get worse.  And former GG Julie Payette says she wasn't invited to the Queen's funeral. Plus today on the Daily Brief with Dave Trafford, Barrie Shepley, Canada's first national triathlon coach and author of Chasing Greatness talks about his journey from the GM assembly line worker in Windsor, Ontario to coaching  Canada's Simon Whitfield to Olympic gold in the 2000 Sydney Games. Time Codes: 2:50 How bad will Fiona's impact on Eastern Canada be?  5:15 How does Erin and her family prepare for a hurricane?6:35 “Storm chips” are a thing.11:15 Donald Trump's in a heap of trouble.22:00 Julie Payette wants you to know she didn't snub the Queen's funeral.26:00 The Daily Brief with Dave33:00 Dave does media training with OREA nowandnext.supercast.com Support Now and Next! Subscribe to our Exclusive Supercast feed for access to the full version of The Brief with DT, AMAs, our message board and early access to Now & Next episodes. Dave on Twitter www.twitter.com/davetrafford Erin on Twitter www.twitter.com/erintrafford Erin on Instagram www.instagram.com/its.erintrafford Erin on TikTok www.tiktok.com/erintrafford Email us hello@storystudionetwork.com Now & Next Cast and Crew Associate Producer Becky Coles Production Manager Jaime Nickerson Audio Editors Mike Treutler and Drew Garner Sonic Logo Designer and Creative Branding Greg MacDonald Now & Next is a Story Studio Network Original nowandnext.supercast.com Support Now and Next! Subscribe to our Exclusive Supercast feed for access to the full version of The Brief with DT, AMAs, our message board and early access to Now & Next episodes.

This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter features Dain Blanton, one of the most accomplished people in the sport of beach volleyball. As a player, Blanton won an Olympic gold medal, completing a Cinderella run in the 2000 Sydney Games with Eric Fonoimoana. As a broadcaster, you can hear Blanton's voice on the AVP's livestream, NBC – wherever volleyball needs commentary, Blanton's there. As a coach, Blanton has led USC to two consecutive NCAA Championships and is gearing up for another run as the 2023 season approaches. We talked about ALL of that, as well as: The incredible success of his USC players on the AVP this season, with Tina Graudina, Hailey Harward, and Julia Scoles all winning AVP titles Should USA Volleyball have an Olympic trials system for the upcoming 2024 Paris Games? Should USA select its pairs, as coaches do in college? His Olympic run with Fonoimoana, and how it was a major dose of serendipitiy that put them back together again And, as always, so much more. Love chatting with Dain anytime we can, and you'll love to listen in. ENJOY! *** NEW BOOK ALERT!!! Travis Mewhirter and Kent Steffes just published a seminal work on the history of beach volleyball in their new book, Kings of Summer: The Rise of Beach Volleyball. Check it out on Amazon!! https://www.amazon.com/Kings-Summer-rise-beach-volleyball/dp/B0B3JHFKM7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1WGJFWHPBGPQ2&keywords=kings+of+summer+book&qid=1658922972&sprefix=kings+of+summer+book%2Caps%2C1328&sr=8-1 We now have SANDCAST MERCHANDISE!! Rock the gear of your favorite podcast today! https://www.sandcastmerch.com/ If you want to receive our SANDCAST weekly newsletter, the Beach Volleyball Digest, which dishes all the biggest news in beach volleyball in one quick newsletter, head over to our website and subscribe! We'd love to have ya! https://www.sandcastvolleyball.com/ This episode, as always, is brought to you by Wilson Volleyball, makers of the absolute best balls in the game, hands down. You can get a 20-percent discount using our code, SANDCAST-20! https://www.wilson.com/en-us/volleyball Check out our book, Volleyball for Milkshakes, written by SANDCAST hosts Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter: https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Milkshakes-Travis-Mewhirter/dp/B089781SHB

Welcome to Episode #341 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. 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 Bill Plock. Thanks for joining us for another week of endurance interviews and discussion.   Show Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch®  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 Full Ironman Returns to Coeur de Alene What's new in the 303 USA Triathlon Celebrates Women's Achievements in Multisport for 50th Anniversary of Title IX Triathlon and Run Races this weekend Video of the Week Sam Long Final Prep for Challenge Roth   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: Full Ironman Returns to Coeur de Alene The IRONMAN Group, announced today that the stunning city of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho will once again play host to a full-distance IRONMAN® triathlon on Sunday, June 26, 2023, as part of a unanimous vote in Tuesday's City of Coeur d'Alene council meeting.   “We are so thrilled to see such an appetite for full distance triathlon racing in Coeur d'Alene,” said Tim Brosious, Northwest Regional Director for The IRONMAN Group. “With the longstanding history Coeur d'Alene has built within the triathlon community over the years, we know our athletes will be excited to once again race 140.6 miles across Northern Idaho's best terrain on offer.”   The 2023 IRONMAN Coeur d'Alene triathlon course will mirror characteristics of the half-distance IRONMAN® 70.3® triathlon. Athletes will begin with a 2.4-mile double-loop swim in the breathtaking Lake Coeur d'Alene. The 112-mile double-loop bike course will take athletes alongside Lake Coeur d'Alene and through a beautiful northern Idaho with sweeping mountain views before a transition at City Park. Athletes will cap off the race day with a multi-loop run course through McEuen Park to a vibrant finish downtown on Sherman Ave. What's New in the 303: USA Triathlon Celebrates Women's Achievements in Multisport for 50th Anniversary of Title IX COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo./ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – USA Triathlon both honors and celebrates the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the landmark gender equity law that changed the landscape of what's possible for girls and women in this country, and today kicks off a five-month celebration of the achievements women have accomplished in triathlon.   USA Triathlon has long had a tradition of promoting women in multisport, including equal prize money for elite events, the formation of the USA Triathlon Women's Committee in 2010 and February's landmark achievement of adding the 40th school in the nation to offer women's triathlon at the varsity level, which set in motion women's triathlon to become an NCAA Championship sport.   A five-month celebration of women's varsity collegiate triathlon and women in the sport of triathlon and the multisport community kicks off today on the 50th anniversary of Title IX and runs through November, following the fall 2022 women's varsity collegiate triathlon season. For those who are interested in being a part of the celebration please email diversity@usatriathlon.org.   The five-month celebration will include the Together, We Thrive Powerful Women in Multisport Series, a social and digital content series that will focus on women who helped pave the way for women to compete in triathlon. To kick off the series, USA Triathlon has highlighted on its social media pages nine women in multisport who share what Title IX means to them in its Nine Days of Title IX celebration.   USA Triathlon will give 10 multisport women's legacy packages to influential women in multisport, which includes one USA Triathlon Lifetime Membership and one free entry to USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships, USA Triathlon Multisport National Championships and the Toyota Legacy Triathlon. USA Triathlon will also award the inaugural Together, We Thrive Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access Award.   USA Triathlon is launching its Women's Series, a series of locally organized USA Triathlon Sanctioned events across the country designed to grow and support the women's multisport community, in 2023. Applications to be included in the series will be accepted July through August with the formal announcement of participating events coming in late fall. The series will include a combination of women's-only triathlons and duathlons, instructional clinics and social gatherings that will accommodate new athletes to experienced athletes.   1974: Triathlon was invented by the San Diego Track Club with the Mission Bay Triathlon. The club has a storied history of leading the way in gender equity   1978: Judy Collins and her husband, Commander John Collins, both participants in the 1974 Mission Bay Triathlon, launch the Hawaiian Iron Man Triathlon in Waikiki, which combined the Waikiki Roughwater Swim, Honolulu Marathon, and a local cycling club route.   1979: Lyn Lemaire, a 28-year-old from Massachusetts, becomes the first woman to compete in the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon. Lemaire beats all but four men in the 15-person field.   1982: U.S. triathlete Julie Moss captivates a global audience with her crawl to the finish line at the Hawaii Ironman.   1983: Sally Edwards publishes the first book on triathlon. “Triathlon: A Triple Fitness Sport,” offers a comprehensive guide for training for “a total new fitness” based on her own experience in the sport.   1986: Using funds from an anonymous donor, the Hawaii Ironman introduces a prize purse for professional athletes. And in a move unprecedented in many other major sporting events, the payout is equal for both men and women — a standard that remains the status quo.   1990: Danskin launches a women's-only triathlon series in three cities: Long Beach, California, San Jose, California, and New York City. The growth of the Danskin series, as well as similar women-only events like Trek Triathlon and Irongirl races, are credited with boosting numbers among women in the sport.   2000: Triathlon makes its Olympic debut at the Sydney Games. The United States sends a trio of women Down Under, including Joanna Zeiger, who finishes fourth.   2004: Susan Williams, a 35-year-old mom from Long Beach, California, wins the first Olympic medal for the U.S. in triathlon, earning bronze at the Athens Games.   2005: U.S. Olympian Barb Lindquist retires as a professional and helps create USA Triathlon's Collegiate Recruitment Program, which identifies talent from the NCAA swimming and running programs as a way to funnel athletes toward the Olympic pipeline. She finds future Olympic gold medalist Gwen Jorgensen.   2014: Triathlon is designated as an NCAA Emerging Sport for Women   2016: Jorgensen caps her pro triathlon career by grabbing gold at the Rio Olympic Games, the first- gold medal for an American triathlete   2016: U.S. elite paratriathletes Grace Norman and Allysa Seely each win gold at the Paralympic Games. Hailey Danz and Melissa Stockwell also won medals, combining to sweep the podium in the PT2 sport class along with Seely.   2021: Katie Zaferes wins Olympic bronze at the delayed Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 and the U.S. is one of only four countries to qualify three women for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, and one of only two countries to place all three athletes in the top-20 with Zaferes winning bronze, Summer Rappaport placing 14th and Taylor Knibb 16th.   2021: Seely won gold Paralympic again to become the only female two-time Paralympic triathlete gold medalist. Danz became a two-time PTS2 silver medalist and Norman earned a silver in the PTS5 category. Kendall Gretsch also won the first women's triathlon wheelchair race in Paralympic history and became the fifth American to win gold medals at both the summer and winter Paralympic Games.   2022: USA Triathlon adds two college programs to offer women's collegiate triathlon to reach the milestone of 40 schools. Women's triathlon is now on its way to becoming an NCAA Championship Sport.   Colorado driver accused of "intentionally" hitting two cyclists — critically injuring one — still at large Police investigating a hit-and-run that wounded two cyclists in Evergreen, Colorado, on Sunday morning. One of the cyclists, identified as a woman by local authorities, suffered critical injuries as a result of the crash.   A 2018 Ford Escape registered to 39-year-old Alan "Haley" Mill allegedly swerved onto the shoulder of an interstate highway about 30 miles west of Denver. Witnesses told police the driver deliberately hit both cyclists before fleeing and later abandoning the vehicle. Witnesses said they saw Mill attempting "to dislodge a badly damaged bicycle from beneath his vehicle" in the parking lot of a restaurant after the collision, CBS Denver reported. The SUV, which has a temporary license plate, was found abandoned the next day, police said.   "This person passed a cyclist and then drove off the road intentionally onto the shoulder and into two other cyclists and possibly accelerated while doing that," said Jenny Fulton, director of public affairs at the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, according to CBS Denver.   Upcoming Multisport Events in Colorado (runningintheusa.com) Upcoming Classic Runs in Colorado (runningintheusa.com)   Video of the Week: I'm Back Motherfuc*ers || Race Simulation For Challenge Roth   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!

The countdown is on to the start of the Invictus Games that are taking place this year at The Hague in the Netherlands.  The opening ceremony and a few sporting events take place on Easter Saturday, continuing thereafter up to the closing ceremony on Friday April 22nd, 2022. The Invictus Games, founded by Prince Harry and based on the US Warrior Games,  are designed for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women, both serving and veterans. The idea is to use the power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and to generate a wider public understanding, acceptance and respect for those servicemen and women who are injured while serving their country. Meghan Markle accompanied Harry to the Sydney Games in 2018. We have heard that she will be travelling with Harry to the Hague Games this year. The Games will take place in the existing Zuiderpark or South Park in the Hague, an area established in the city in 1936,  where recreational, sporting events and outdoor concerts are often held. Approximately 700 volunteers will be helping out during the week-long Games. So, what can you expect to see at the event? There will be the more traditional athletics, powerlifting, cycling, and swimming as well as wheelchair rugby, sitting volleyball, and one of my favourites the indoor rowing. This year,  they have added a Land Rover Driving Challenge that sees competitors drive through a series of  obstacles in the right order from start to finish – a bit like a horse-jumping event but using Land Rovers. Ticket prices to watch the competitions are modestly priced,  with free access to other parts of the park and a Fanzone where the public can listen to music or take part in other side activities,  all geared to accommodate people with disabilities.Dutch Royalty are also taking part. Princess Margriet is honorary chairman of the Committee of Recommendation of the Invictus Games The Hague 2020,  and she will be present at the one and a half-hour opening ceremony, which includes the flag parade similar to what takes place at the opening ceremony at the Olympics. King Willem-Alexander will attend the closing ceremony.This will Meghan's first official trip outside of the United States since she and Harry stepped back as senior working royals.  According to media reports she and Harry will be joined by a Netflix documentary crew.  This makes perfect sense as we know from Meghan and Harry's Archewell website that their Archewell Production company is producing a documentary series called "Heart of Invictus," which will showcase stories about the Games, the competitors,  and will follow some of the competitors on their journey leading up to and including taking part at The Hague 2020.It will be great to see Meghan and Harry back in action. Please keep listening for future podcasts on all things Meghan, Harry, Archie and Lili. Reach out to me through my blog at https://www.kindthoughtsformeghanmarkle.com/ and on twitter https://twitter.com/JeanetteSongolo

Jame Carney's pedigree in the sport as a cyclist himself is unquestioned. He twice earned a trip to the Olympic Games, the first time in 1992 in Barcelona before returning again in 2000 at the Sydney Games. Carney posted his best Olympic finish in Sydney, finishing 5th in the Points Race. Carney was also a three-time Pan American Games Medalist, earning Silver in the Team Pursuit in the 1991 Havana games before taking his second Silver Medal in the 1999 Winnipeg games (Madison). In 2003, Carney added a Bronze Medal in Madison to his case, earning the finish at the Santo Domingo games.  Also a two-time UCI World Cup Track Champion (2001-Points Race, 2002-Scratch Race), Carney has been an Elite National Track Champion 22 times and is also a 10-time Worlds Team Member.   Jame is currently the head cycling coach for Piedmont University in Georgia.    Carney recently sat down with me to talk about his accomplishments as a rider but also as a coach. He is someone I truly respect for his kindness and honesty. 

Dual Olympic gold medallist Susie O'Neill joins the boys for this very special Christmas edition of the podcast to talk about her ideas for how the Brisbane Games will change her home city - and to reminisce about her time as one of the faces of the Sydney Games in 2000, when she could get into any pub in the Olympic city. Follow @towardthegamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eloise Wellings is a long-distance runner and two-time Olympian. Earlier this month, she ran the fastest marathon debut by an Australian woman, finishing the London event in a time of 2.29.42.Despite her serious ambition, Eloise tries not to take herself too seriously.In this week's episode of SportsParenthood, we speak with Eloise from hotel quarantine in Sydney, where on the day of the interview, she had one sleep to go before being reunited with her husband and two young kids, her biggest supporters.Eloise's dream to be an Olympic athlete started when she was 10 — watching the 1992 Barcelona Games. At just 16 years of age, she qualified for the 2000 Sydney Games, when a heartbreaking stress fracture eventually meant she couldn't compete.What happened next is extraordinary. Eloise missed the Athens and Beijing Olympics, before qualifying for London and Rio in the gruelling 10,000 metre and 5,000 metre events. This year, she didn't make the time for Tokyo and decided to give the marathon a go.This is a story of having faith, celebrating effort, taking risks, and not giving up.More information:Eloise Wellings | WebsiteLove Mercy FoundationVisit: www.sportsparenthood.com.au

In the year 2000, the Japanese track cycling sport of Keirin made its Olympic debut at the Sydney Games. Wildly popular in Japan, Keirin races begin with the cyclists following a motorized pacer, who gradually cranks up the speed until the riders are released into a final frenetic sprint. Ashley Byrne talks to former Japanese cyclist, Shinichi Ota, about trying to win the first gold medal in the sport his country invented. The programme is a Made-In-Manchester Production. PHOTO: A Keirin race at the 2016 Olympics (Getty Images)

Our Great Coach on this episode is Brad Dubberley. Brad is the Australian wheelchair Rugby Head Coach and former player. Brad took up wheelchair rugby at the age of 14 as part of his rehabilitation process from an injury. Within a year he was representing Australia in a Test against New Zealand. He then won a silver medal as an athlete at the 2000 Sydney Games. After retiring Brad transitioned into coaching and led the Australian team to a silver medal at the 2008 Olympics. He then went on to coach the team to back to back gold medals at the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games. Brad is a calm and inspiring coach, the type of person you feel at ease with as you soon as you meet them. He speaks with deep insight about the rewards that come from taking athletes and their families on a journey towards both team success and individual improvement. You will also hear him talk about the need to keep coaching messages simply so that athletes can understand and not doubt themselves if they forget or scramble the instructions. How laughter, can relieve pressure and give the team a sense of confidence; and how his key message to everyone is Don't let the chair, stop you from doing anything Brad is a terrific coach, and I hope you enjoy listening to him as much as Jim and I did. If you would like to send us any feedback or if you know a great coach, who has a unique story to share, then we would love to hear from you, please contact us at thegreatcoachespodcast@gmail.com You can also follow us and comment on all our Great Coaches here Twitter @CoachesGreat Facebook @TheGreatCoaches Instagram @the_great_coaches_podcast YouTube The Great Coaches Podcast LinkedIn The Great Coaches Podcast

It's hard to believe but it's been 21 years since Sonia O'Sullivan ran her way into the history books at the Sydney Games, becoming the first Irish woman to win an Olympic medal in athletics. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/07/30110740/SoniaOSullivan_3007.mp3"][/audio] And as we celebrate the success of all of Team Ireland in Tokyo, Sonia told Dermot and Dave that the support Irish sport stars get at home is not the same around the world. She told the lads 'it's very nice that people appreciate athletes for such a long time and not just when they're competing'. Joining the lads as part of her work with Indeed's #TalentUnleashed campaign, Sonia also spoke about mental health in sport, and how she ended up in a mosh pit at a U2 gig. You can catch the chat in full by clicking play above. 

This morning on the program, JB had a chat with Paul Matthews. Paul is a Tamworth / Gunnedah local and was the Photo Manager for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Game. He assisted the photographers in photographing some of the most iconic photos of the opening, closing, football and track and field events during the Olympics. Paul has some incredible stories about the Sydney Games and the Olympics in general. Have a listen to this fascinating chat between Paul Matthews and JB here.

Elka Whalan is a medal-winning Olympian who swam at the 2000 Sydney Games and 2004 Athens Games, along with the World Championships and Commonwealth Games. Elka joined us on UNDISTRACTED to talk about the pressures of being a high achiever, how to set goals and what role her faith has had in the journey.  Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2's app, Facebook or Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The International Olympic Committee has updated a long-standing rule banning gestures of protest. Olympians now have some leeway, but not at the podium. We discuss athleticism and activism with Waneek Horn-Miller, a water polo player who competed for the Canadian women's team at the 2000 Sydney Games; Angela Whyte, a Canadian hurdler who has competed at three summer Olympics; and Mark Tewksbury, a Canadian swimmer who won multiple medals and is now vice-president of the Canadian Olympic Committee's board of directors.

We are joined by special guest Nick Rizzo. Nick was a left winger who spent time with Liverpool, Crystal Palace, Ternana, Milton Keyes Dons, Perth Glory and a host of other clubs in a professional career that took him to England, Italy and Australia. He played for the Socceroos and was an Olympian at the 2000 Sydney Games. Nick joins us to talk about his career, his highs and lows, and to discuss football in Australia, coaching and his work with his own academy.

Brisbane is one step away from hosting the 2032 Olympic Games.  What will it mean for the city - and the country? Five-time Olympian and Sydney gold medallist Natalie Cook has been involved in the Brisbane bid since day one.   The Games will also feature events on the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, spread across almost 40 venues.   So what will it mean for south-east Queensland …?  Is the region ready to stage one of the biggest events on the global calendar?  Australians learned from the Sydney Games that staging a world event can change a city forever.  What does the future hold for Brisbane….?   TODAY'S HEADLINES Two new community Covid cases in Sydney Minimum wage rise to be delayed for Covid-hit industries Ben Roberts-Smith cross-examination begins Ceasefire broken between Israel and Hamas Putin accuses US of hacking Russia   Follow The Briefing Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast  Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU  YouTube: http://bit.ly/TheBriefingSUBSCRIBE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Fydler is a 20x Australian National Champion, 3x Olympian, and Olympic Champion. He was one of the four Australians strumming guitars after beating Team USA's 4x100 Free Relay at the 2000 Sydney Games. That victory, in front of the home crowd, snapped 36 years of American dominance in the event. The same relay that Ian Thorpe nearly missed because he ripped two suits... Currently, Chris is the Managing Director of Sydney based software company, Tambla. He also serves as President on the Board of Directors of New South Wales Swimming. This episode is sponsored by: Destro Swim Towers: use code "brett" at checkout to save $150 per double tower! Subscribe, Review, Share! Apple Google Spotify YouTube Connect | Brett Hawke On Instagram @hawkebr On Twitter @insidewithbh On Facebook @insidewithbh Connect | Chris Fydler On LinkedIn Produced by: SWIMNERD Sponsored by: Destro Swim Towers: use code "brett" at checkout to save $150 per double tower! Supported by: Fitter & Faster --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brett-hawke/message

She was an Olympic Swimmer at age 16, has been a professional poker player, and remains a pioneer and in the sport of Water Polo. The recipient of the 2012 International Swimming Hall of Fame Paragon Award, Sandy Nitta began by participating in competitive swimming and developing her swimming skills to become a member of the 1964 USA Olympic Swim Team competing in the breaststroke. She coached swimming for a few years prior to turning her attention to the development of water polo. The founder of the City of Commerce (Calif.) Water Polo program which she led to multiple national championships, Nitta served as the USA's Women's International Chairperson from 1976 to 1978. From 1980 to the present, she has given water polo clinics all around the world including New Zealand, Australia, England, Norway, Sweden, Spain, Singapore, India, France, Germany, Brazil and Mexico. In 1977, Commerce hosted the first-ever Women's International Tournament in the United States and Sandy was the Tournament Director. She was one of the original coaches who began the push for the inclusion of women's water polo at the Olympic Games, which became a reality in 2000 during the Sydney Games. She was the first Head Coach for the United States Junior National Team (1979). For 17 years (1980-1996, 1998), she was head coach of the USA Senior National Team. She was also head coach of the Queensland, Australia State Team (1996) and the Brazilian Senior National Team (1999-2002) where she coached at the first Pan American Games to include women's water polo and the first-ever wins against the United States by the Brazilian team. For two years (2000-2002), she was coach of the Tualatin Hills Water Polo Club in Portland, Oregon and then Head Coach of Team Vegas in Las Vegas (1992-2000) and currently Team Vegas/Henderson (2002 to present). Other positions of leadership include: U.S. Water Polo Masters Advisory Committee (2008-2011), USA Water Polo Hall of Fame Committee (2006-2010), USA Water Polo Board of Directors (2010 to present), U.S. Olympic Development Director of the West Region (2011 to present) and Co-Chairperson of the USA Water Polo Coaches Association. She is the first and only female water polo coach in the USA Water Polo Hall of Fame and in her honor, the “Sandy Nitta Distinguished Women's Coach Award” is presented annually by USA Water Polo. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwpa/support

Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou welcomed Olympic sailing champion Sofia Bekatorou at the Presidential Palace in Athens. Bekatorou has accused an unnamed sporting official of sexually assaulting her in 1998 during preparations for the Sydney Games. Bekatorou made the allegation while speaking at an online event organized by the ministry of culture and sport. - Σήμερα (Τετάρτη 19.01.21) θα γίνει η εφ’ όλης της ύλης κατάθεση στις εισαγγελικές αρχές της Ολυμπιονίκη Σοφίας Μπεκατώρου για τις καταγγελίες της περί σεξουαλικής κακοποίησης

A special episode of the stuff we couldn’t fit into the interview with friend of the podcast and all-round intelligence security guru Neil Fergus. We look at his experience as the Head of Security for the Olympic Games, the terrorist threats we didn’t hear about during the Sydney Games, and the most awkward phone call Neil had when the President of the Brazil Olympic Committee called to offer him a job. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally aired on WGBB's SPORTSTALK1240 on 08.09.2015. Host Bill Donohue talks with longtime Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda about the early days of his playing career, his start with the Dodgers organization and some of the great Dodgers teams he managed over his 21 years as manager of the team (and at time 66 years with the organization), including some memorable World Series games against the Yankees. Tommy also talks about some of the great players he managed, including Mike Piazza. Tommy also talked about managing the United States National Team at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia and winning the gold medal. [03:32] - The Dodgers Way [06:30] - Gibson's Home Run [08:01] - Tommy's Greatest Thrill [09:27] - Gil Hodges and Mike Piazza [13:50] - Winning the Gold Medal About Tommy Lasorda For more than eight decades, he was been the face of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Tommy Lasorda will always remain the embodiment of Dodger Blue. Lasorda, who managed the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1976-1996, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1997 following a career where he won 1,599 games, two World Series and two more National League pennants – all with the Dodgers. Thomas Charles Lasorda was born Sept. 22, 1927 in Norristown, Pa. He got his start in pro-baseball at the age of 18 as a southpaw pitcher when he signed with the Phillies in 1945, then served two years in the military. In 1948, Lasorda made a record-making return to the baseball scene with the Schenectady Blue Jays as he authored a 25-strikeout performance. In 1949, the Dodgers drafted him from the Phillies, and he made a new home pitching for the Greenville Spinners and the Montreal Royals. During his time with the Royals, Lasorda led his team to four minor league championships. Lasorda made his major league debut on Aug. 5, 1954 with the Dodgers. He played for the Dodgers for two seasons before being traded to the Kansas City Athletics, where he pitched for one season. After the 1960 season, Lasorda ended his playing career and became a scout for the Dodgers until 1965. He managed in the minor leagues from 1966-72, and in 1973 made his way back to the big leagues as a third base coach for the Dodgers under another future Hall of Fame manager: Walter Alston. Alston retired in 1976 after 23 years with the Dodgers, and Lasorda took the reins. By 1978, he had led the Dodgers to two straight National League championships, and became the first NL manager to win pennants in their first two seasons. After losing to the Yankees in both the 1977 and 1978 World Series, the Dodgers went on to win the World Series over the Yankees in 1981. They defeated the A’s in 1988 to give Lasorda his second World Series title. After retiring in 1996, Lasorda stayed busy working in baseball. In 2000, he managed the U.S. Olympic Baseball Team to a gold medal in the Sydney Games.

Massimiliano Rosolino, from Italy, is the Olympic Champion in the 200 IM at the 2000 Sydney Games. He also won Silver in the 400 Free behind Ian Thorpe. And Bronze in the 200 Free behind Thorpey and Pieter van den Hoogenband. Pretty impressive meet, wouldn't you say? Subscribe, Review, Share! Apple Google Spotify YouTube Connect | Brett Hawke On Instagram @hawkebr on Twitter @insidewithbh On Facebook @insidewithbh Connect | Massi Rosolino On Twitter: @rosolino_em On Instagram: @massimiliano_rosolino_official Produced by: SWIMNERD Supported by: Fitter & Faster Swim Camps --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brett-hawke/message

Today, I am blessed to have here with me, the owner of Andreas Seed Oils, Andreas Wecker. He started Andreas Seed Oils to bring health and wellness to people through food. The right foods made up of essential fats, vitamins, and minerals must be genuinely healthy. The natural balance of these nutrients is offered in his purely pressed oils. Through his struggle with Crohn’s Disease, Andreas knew that his options were minimal, as he exhausted the means of modern medicine. The option Andreas chose was to find an alternative remedy to have a fighting chance at living. Fresh-pressed oils were the answer. His miraculous recovery by the use of oils, along with diet modification, has led Andreas to recognize that high-quality oils, perhaps of all kinds, could help others improve their overall health as well. He desires to provide a product for everyone to have the opportunity to improve their health and wellness. In this episode, Andreas dives deep into his journey to wellness. The inspiration behind his company, Andreas Seed Oils, comes from finding that fresh-pressed flaxseed oil relieved his pain from Crohn’s Disease. Andreas explains why industrial seed oils are terrible for our health. If you have seed oils prepared in the right way, they can be powerful tools. Andreas Seed Oils are cold pressed – the technology is powerful, and the seed quality is left undamaged. Stay tuned as Andreas explains the benefits of oils, and he answers questions from the Keto Kamp listeners. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ANDREAS SEED OILS ----------- // E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil): http://www.purelifescience.com Use ben4 for $4.00 off. ☕️ Purity Coffee: http//:www.ketokampcoffee.com, use ketokamp at checkout for 10% off // T I M E S T A M P S   [01:45] About Andreas Wecker Many people remember Andreas as a gymnast, competing for Germany in national and world championships at the Olympic Games. In 2000, Andreas tore his bicep during training. Three days before Andreas was supposed to compete at the Sydney Games, his career was over. To cope with severe pain issues, Andreas depended on a combination of painkillers and aspirin. He stopped taking the pills, and his health began to deteriorate rapidly. In 2006, Andreas had lost 45 pounds and 80 percent of his blood supply. Doctors diagnosed him with Crohn’s Disease (CD). Andreas found that fresh-pressed flaxseed oil relieved his pain and inflammation.  [17:15] Why Industrial Oils Are Bad For Us When there is friction, there is oxidation. Many seed oil companies use methods to extract the oils that damage the oil's nutrient value. These methods include hydraulic and cold expeller pressing as well as solvent extraction. Because of the oil components' damage during these extraction methods, these oils must always be refrigerated. Andreas uses cold press technology. This technology is so delicate yet powerful that the precious nutrient qualities of the seeds are left undamaged. The result is a high-quality oil that needs no refrigeration and will last for up to a year in the kitchen cupboard. [25:40] How Seed Oils Can Help You When our body is inflamed, our immune system is overwhelmed. When we are constantly producing, our body cannot heal. Flaxseed oil is the foundation for rebuilding and repairing damaged cells. Stop consuming sugar and get more fat in the body to change the energy from sugar to fat. That way, you have a lot more energy for longer. Plus, your brain will be clearer when it runs off of fat. [28:25] About The Five Seed Oil Blend The Five Seed Oil Blend is used to increase energy levels. The blend contains pumpkin, black sesame, flax, sunflower, and coriander seed oil. In order for the oils to work, you need to eat clean. This blend is the broadest spectrum of foundational nutrients for optimal functioning organs.  It is the fuel you can supply your body at the cellular level to thrive in every way possible. You will feel a load of energy from this blend. Some people cannot take this oil in the evening because it will give you a lot of energy. However, many people find it to be calming too. [38:00] Seed Oils vs. Avocado Oils and Coconut Oils Avocado oils and coconut oils are rarely pressed in the right way. Andreas wants to press coconut oils in the future. Plus, when the oils are in plastic containers, it will be bad. Did you know that you can cook with the seed oils too? Andreas uses the sunflower and sesame oils when cooking - they are perfect for high temperatures! You will have the cleanest foods when you cook with these oils. AND MUCH MORE! Resources from this episode: CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ANDREAS SEED OILS Follow Andreas Seed Oils Instagram Facebook Pinterest Join theKeto Kamp Academy  WatchKeto Kamp on YouTube  // E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil): http://www.purelifescience.com Use ben4 for $4.00 off. ☕️ Purity Coffee: http//:www.ketokampcoffee.com, use ketokamp at checkout for 10% off // F O L L O W ▸ instagram | @thebenazadi | http://bit.ly/2B1NXKW ▸ facebook | /thebenazadi | http://bit.ly/2BVvvW6 ▸ twitter | @thebenazadi http://bit.ly/2USE0so Disclaimer: This podcast is for information purposes only. Statements and views expressed on this podcast are not medical advice. This podcast including Ben Azadi disclaim responsibility from any possible adverse effects from the use of information contained herein. Opinions of guests are their own, and this podcast does not accept responsibility of statements made by guests. 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Andrew opens up about the early days of his career and shares a funny story about his first public speaking engagement with Leon. We chat about his Olympic journey and carrying the flag at the 2000 Sydney Games. Andrew opens up about the tragic loss of Danny Frawley and the legacy he had left behind.

20 years on from the Sydney Olympic Games, we explore one of the most spectacular memories from the opening ceremony.

In episode five of Fitter & Faster, coach Ryan Bolton—an Olympian who was a member of the very first US Olympic tri team at the Sydney Games in 2000—talks about his journey to top-level coaching. As someone who coaches elite triathletes and elite runners from all over the world, Bolton has a unique viewpoint on what makes a good coach—and how to get the best out of every athlete. He talks about the importance of understanding the art of coaching, not just the science, and gives some fun and intelligent insights into working with top pros such as Ben Hoffman, Heather Jackson, and Sam Long. Bolton chats about the run coaching he's done with elite Ethiopian and Kenyan runners, and how this has helped shape the way he coaches running for triathlon. As co-author of the Triathlete Guide to Sprint & Olympic Triathlon Racing, he also talks about the training plans he wrote for this book, which is available now at Velopress.com.

In episode five of Fitter & Faster, coach Ryan Bolton—an Olympian who was a member of the very first US Olympic tri team at the Sydney Games in 2000—talks about his journey to top-level coaching. As someone who coaches elite triathletes and elite runners from all over the world, Bolton has a unique viewpoint on what makes a good coach—and how to get the best out of every athlete. He talks about the importance of understanding the art of coaching, not just the science, and gives some fun and intelligent insights into working with top pros such as Ben Hoffman, Heather Jackson, and Sam Long. Bolton chats about the run coaching he's done with elite Ethiopian and Kenyan runners, and how this has helped shape the way he coaches running for triathlon. As co-author of the Triathlete Guide to Sprint & Olympic Triathlon Racing, he also talks about the training plans he wrote for this book, which is available now at Velopress.com.

On this podcast, we break down the Olympic career of one of the world's greatest sprinters of all time, The Most Honorable Merlene Ottey. Competing professionally for Jamaica for over 20 years, Ms. Ottey has never won an Olympic gold medal even though she has earned, 6 bronze and 3 silver medals making her one of the Games' most decorative track and field Olympian. However, 2 years after the 2000 Games in Sydney, Ms. Ottey switched allegiance to Slovenia. This came off the yields of the Ottey - Peta Gaye Dowdie controversy at the Sydney Games. Song: Mavado- On the Go For information on the sources used in this episode, visit our website at: https://www.tenementyaadmedia.com/ Don't forget to follow us on our social media Twitter: https://twitter.com/tenementyaad_?lan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenementyaad_/?hl=en Want to support The Yaad monetary? Click here to make a donation --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lestweforget/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lestweforget/support

Today Brett interviews 2020 International Swimming Hall of Fame Inductee, Michael Klim. They discuss how a chubby kid from Poland got to Australia. How he was "tapped on the shoulder" by Gennadi Touretski and became training partners with Alexander Popov. Being ranked #1 in the 200 Freestyle going into the 1996 Olympics and failing to make the Finals. Peeing his pants on the blocks in Prelims of the 200 Free. Doing 150 "starts" in 1 calendar year trying to break 50 seconds every time. Deliberate practice. The story behind Klim becoming a pioneer by swimming freestyle with straight arms -- through trying things in training. In this case, through different sprint drills. Sprint Drills: Dolphin Kick Freestyle. Dolphin Kick Freestyle with Head Up. Straight Arm Freestyle. Straight Arm Freestyle with Head Up. How they trained by progressing through the day...Morning would be aerobic. Middle of the day would be your threshold set. And your 3rd practice at 7PM is all explosive sprints and power. They put in 90K/100K weeks. One of Klim's Greatest Rivals: Geoff Huegill Leading up to the 2000 Sydney Games, they had a training camp that was open to the public that saw a couple thousand people walk in and observe practice every day. Brett explains leaving college swimming at Auburn early to focus on the 2000 Sydney Games, a once in a lifetime opportunity. Beating the undefeated Americans in the 4x100 Freestyle Relay in 2000. They go very in deep about this. Ian Thorpe ripped 2 or 3 suits and thus wasn't in the ready room. Klim led off that relay with a World Record time of 48.18. And much, much more! Connect: Find | Brett Hawke On Instagram @hawkebr On Twitter @insidewithbh On Facebook @insidewithbh Find | Michael Klim Milk & Co TLA Worldwide On Instagram: @michaelklim1 Subscribe & Listen: Apple Podcasts Google Spotify YouTube Special Thanks: Fitter & Faster Swim Camps Swimnerd Pace Clocks --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brett-hawke/message

On this episode of The Way, Matt Dernlan and Cary Kolat react to the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics from this July to the summer of 2021. Kolat, an Olympian who competed at the Sydney Games in 2000, reflects on his own adversity at the Games and predicts what the prospective athletes representing the United States are thinking and feeling.

On this episode of The Way, Matt Dernlan and Cary Kolat react to the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics from this July to the summer of 2021. Kolat, an Olympian who competed at the Sydney Games in 2000, reflects on his own adversity at the Games and predicts what the prospective athletes representing the United States are thinking and feeling.

Born in St. Louis, MO in 1971, Sammie “The Bull” Henson has become one of the most decorated and respected wrestlers in America. Sammie started his wrestling career at a young age and went on to graduate from Francis Howell High School in St. Charles, MO. Sammie was a member of the 1988 Junior World Championship team which competed in Austria and went on to wrestle at the collegiate level at both Clemson University and the University of Missouri-Columbia. Following a decade of hard work and dedication, Sammie earned the title of World Champion in 1998 and became an Olympic silver medalist at the 2000 Sydney Games. He has served as an assistant coach at the University of Oklahoma and continues to share his expertise and passion with wrestlers across the country. Currently, Sammie runs Bull Trained in the St. Louis Metro area. You can find camps, gear and online technique at BullTrained.com. **This episode is brought to you by WrestlingChangedMyLife.com. **Please subscribe and rate the show!

Matthew Futterman, author of the best running book of the summer, Running to the Edge, joins us for this episode! At the 1972 Munich Olympic Games Frank Shorter won Marathon gold, sparking the American distance running boom. He followed with silver at Montreal in '76--the same year Bob Larsen's group of rag tag San Diegans known as the Jamul Toads surprised the country by winning the US Cross Country Championships. American dominance ensued at Boston and New York as Bill Rodgers, Alberto Salazar, and Greg Meyer carried the torch into the 80s. But then, nearly as quickly as Shorter lapped the track in Munich, our preeminence waned. At the 2000 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials only one American male even qualified for the Sydney Games and none of the competitors hit the Olympic A Standard. By 2004 we had Olympic medalists in both the men's and women's races at Athens. And in recent years Americans have won major races at Boston, Chicago, and New York for the first time in decades. So who is responsible for the resurgence? Perhaps no one more than Coach Bob Larsen. In his new book, Running to the Edge: A Band of Misfits and the Guru Who Unlocked the Secrets of Speed, New York Times Deputy Sports Editor Matthew Futterman chronicles Coach Larsen's journey and the parallel rise, fall, and resurrection of American distance running.

Sonny Melendrez visits with Olympic Gold Medalist Josh Davis. Josh reveals: Coaching advice that changed his life How to perform under pressure The real definition of commitment Why marriage is NOT a 50/50 relationship How to stay inspired His dream competition In 1996 Josh Davis made history by becoming the only man in any sport from any nation at the Atlanta Olympic Games to win 3 gold medals. With a passion for representing our country, Josh returned to the Olympics in Sydney in 2000 where he was elected Captain of the USA Men's swim Team. He went on to break the American record three times in his event the 200 meter free-style and won two silver medals at the 2000 Sydney Games. After 2 Olympics and 5 medals, Josh has established himself as ambassador for the sport of swimming and is pioneering the road for the next generation of professional swimmers. Visit SonnyRadio.com/show for show notes and links mentioned. Running time: 26 minutes

Karni Liddell is a force of nature. She has an enthusiasm for life that is contagious and an advocacy approach that will get you thinking about important topics in the world of disability. At 12 months of age Karni was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, her parents were told that she would never be able to walk and that she would not live past her teens. Defying the odds Karni competed at two Paralympic Games, 1996 and 2000, winning bronze in womens 50 m freestyle in Atlanta games, and bronze in womens 4 x 50m relay at the Sydney Games. But we actually didn’t dive into her experience as an elite athlete in this conversation. Instead we talked about life as a single parent, the judgement that she combats being a single parent in a wheelchair, and her drive to educate others about the importance of inclusion. We also dove into the confronting, but important topic of violence towards people with disabilities. The research in this field is limited but the rates are alarming. Karni’s energy, passion and focus are felt in this conversation and it’s one that all of us need to be joining in more. Get ready to laugh and even shed a tear as you hear from the powerhouse that is Karni Liddell. Connect with Karni: Instagram: www.instagram.com/karniliddell Twitter: www.twitter.com/karniliddell

As if his path to beach volleyball wasn’t unique enough – raised in Minnesota, little to no volleyball background aside from a little club indoor, not a clue who men named Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser were – in his nine-year career thus far, Stafford Slick may have authored his own personal record book. Name another who has played with six different Olympians, including three gold medalists. Or anyone crazy enough to play in 17 – 17! – different NORCECAs with eight different partners. “We might have to do some fact checking,” Slick said on SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter. “But I think I’ve played with more Olympians than anyone else. I played with Dain [Blanton], retired him, put him out to pasture. I played with Rogie [Todd Rogers] in his last event, so I retired him. I played with Rosie [Sean Rosenthal], I played with Casey [Patterson], I played with Adrian [Carambula], who wasn’t an Olympian at the time, but he is now. And then I played with Reid Priddy. That’s another thing I might have a record for: I have a lot of partners too.” For an individual who has been playing beach volleyball for a hair over nine years, indeed, Slick has gone through his fair share of partners, though that’s less a detractor from his talent than it is an indicator of it. It’s only so often you get a coordinated, athletic, hand-setting 6-foot-8 blocker out of Minnesota. “I guess those guys saw something in me,” Slick said. And of all people, it was Blanton, a gold medalist, who saw it first. Slick was in his cabin in Minnesota for a July 4 getaway in 2010 when he got the call: Blanton, a gold medalist alongside Eric Fonoimoana in the 2000 Sydney Games, wanted to give Slick a shot. They’d be automatically in the main draw, Slick’s first. He wouldn’t even have to qualify. “It was huge for me,” Slick said. “Dain was kinda poking around, looking for a big man to play with because it was the tenth anniversary of his gold medal. So he was kind of connected with some of the people in the USA office and they dropped my name.” And just like that, Slick had his first of many accomplished partners. And yet, funnily enough, his unofficial Olympic partnership record may have never happened without his willingness to play in his unofficial record number of NORCECAs that, frankly, borderlines on absurd. “I don’t think that would happened without me playing all those NORCECAs,” he said. Because about those NORCECAs: They were on a lower international tier than they are now. When Slick moved to California in 2009, NORCECAs didn’t count for international points. The prize money, even if you won, wouldn’t cover the expenses for the majority of the tournaments. The incentive for American teams was, well, what was the incentive? In Slick’s case, to put your name on the map. “In 2009 and 2010, it was trying to scrounge and figure out a way to keep playing, and at the time, NORCECAs didn’t count for international points, so it was just sign up,” Slick said. “Back when I started playing it was ‘Hey can we play in this tournament?’ and they said ‘Great!’” So he did. He played with Mark Burik and Billy Allen, Even Engle and Will Montgomery, John Mayer and Casey Jennings, Priddy and Marcin Jagoda. Seventeen of them. Enough to get Slick on the map. Enough to get him a partnership with a gold medalist in just his second year attempting to qualify. Enough to kickstart a career that, two years from now, could turn Slick into an Olympian himself. Indeed, he has come a long way from the guy with the blonde Viking locks who didn’t know who Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser were. Back with Allen, with whom he won his first AVP tournament, Slick is no underdog to make Tokyo, should that be their goal. "When it came time to make that decision, it was something that just fit," he said. "It was something that just made sense. That was a big part of our conversation was 'Do our goals align? Are we making a run for Tokyo?' I"m excited. I'm hopeful." Popular on SANDCAST:SANDCAST: Eric Zaun, the Happy Gilmore of the AVP TourSANDCAST: Taylor Crabb, AVP Seattle championSANDCAST: Sarah Sponcil, Pac-12 Champ, National Champ, AVP FinalistSANDCAST: Jake Gibb ain't finished playing yet!SANDCAST: Tri Bourne is BACK ON THE BEACH Train like the pros, with the pros, at VolleyCamp Hermosa! Recover the right way with Firefly: Accelerated Athletic Recovery Choose the ball the pros use. Choose Wilson and use our discount code: WILSONSAND FOR 20 PERCENT OFF!

Stefan Vuckovic is the first man ever to win an Olympic silver medal in Triathlon. The sport made its debut at the Sydney Games in 2000 and in one of the best moments of that wonderful event, Stefan grabbed a German flag just before the triathlon finish line and danced the last 50 metres of the race, waving the flag and celebrating. On today's show we reflect on that incredible moment, the journey that led Stefan to it, and what happened next. 

“One of the big things for me is, I had no idea how rewarding it was being involved in someone else's performance ... because it was all about me when I was an athlete and then after sport it was a real eye-opener how much intrinsic reward, enjoyment and pure joy you can gain by serving others. I think that for me is where it's at.” – Leon Taylor Leon Taylor is curious, passionate, and accomplished. And he is fiercely committed to what he chooses to focus on. In 1996 Leon attended his first Olympic Games in Atlanta at the age of 18, representing Great Britain in diving. His commitment and training drove him to compete at the Olympic level twice more in the 2000 Sydney Games and the 2004 Athens Games. In Athens, he and his diving partner Peter Waterfield secured Britain's first medal in the sport in 44 years, winning a silver medal in synchronized diving. His career lasted more than 20 years, which is astounding in of itself for such a physically punishing sport. His successes brought diving to the attention of the British public and led to additional investment in the development of the sport and its athletes in Great Britain. Retiring from diving in May 2008, Leon is now an integral part of the BBC Sports Olympic coverage and has also been mentor to, among others, diving sensation Tom Daley. This latter role led him to write his first book. "MENTOR - The most important role you were never trained for" aimed at organisations wishing to engage and nurture talent through mentoring. Leon is a yoga teacher, much sought after professional speaker, conference host, workshop facilitator and executive coach. His reputation and profile in these areas have steadily built over the last decade as he continues his role as a Brand Ambassador for BMW, BT and Lloyds bank, lululemon athletica and SSE. Leon's curiousity remains peaked as he considers what exciting adventures are next and waiting to be discovered. Selected Links and People Mentioned from this episode: Connect with Leon Taylor: Facebook Twitter Leon Taylor: Coaching and Speaking MENTOR: The Most Important Role You Were Never Trained For by Leon Taylor https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daley_Thompson yogahaven Team GB: Leon explains Olympic Diving Show Notes [02:10] Patrick introduces his next guest: Leon Taylor [05:06] Let's get started. Where Patrick and Leon met, and Patrick subsequently got his ass kicked a little by Leon! [06:24] Patrick sets the stage for Leon and their forthcoming conversation. [07:21] Leon navigates the seemingly simple (but not at all) question: Leon, what do you do? [10:25] In his mentoring role, what is Leon looking for in a young athlete when he decides to work with them? Intentionality, clarity and “spidey senses” all play a part. [13:45] Before getting into Leon's journey both before and after the Olympics, let's hear about Leon's background and where he comes from. [17:34] Leon's first two loves in sport naturally combine to bring his focus to diving. [18:43] Leon recounts the story of his introduction to the Olympic games and the decisiveness of his own journey at the age of six. [22:23] Leon explains how his parents nurtured his interests and those of his sister, while allowing them both to be responsible for their choices around it. They also gave Leon little nudges to stay on track with school! [25:00] Beyond personal desire, Leon describes the pivotal point at which he realized he could compete at a world-class level. A significant conversation with his Dad, defines a clear path for Leon. [29:32] Leon describes the excitement of learning that his dream of going to the Olympic games is going to come true, sooner than he thought. [32:23] Did Leon have expectations around winning at the 1996 games? [34:25] Leon talks about the sacrifices he chose to make toward realizing his dream, and the regular check-ins and self-questioning about whether it was worth i...

“One of the big things for me is, I had no idea how rewarding it was being involved in someone else's performance ... because it was all about me when I was an athlete and then after sport it was a real eye-opener how much intrinsic reward, enjoyment and pure joy you can gain by serving others. I think that for me is where it's at.” – Leon Taylor Leon Taylor is curious, passionate, and accomplished. And he is fiercely committed to what he chooses to focus on. In 1996 Leon attended his first Olympic Games in Atlanta at the age of 18, representing Great Britain in diving. His commitment and training drove him to compete at the Olympic level twice more in the 2000 Sydney Games and the 2004 Athens Games. In Athens, he and his diving partner Peter Waterfield secured Britain's first medal in the sport in 44 years, winning a silver medal in synchronized diving. His career lasted more than 20 years, which is astounding in of itself for such a physically punishing sport. His successes brought diving to the attention of the British public and led to additional investment in the development of the sport and its athletes in Great Britain.

In today's episode of the Mind Set Game Podcast, I sat down with 4x Paralympian, Patrick Anderson to hear how he ticks. Anderson is widely considered to be one of the best wheelchair basketball players in the world. He began playing the sport in 1990 and was first chosen for the Canadian national team in 1997. He led the Canadian Junior Men's National Team to victories in the World Championships in 1997 and 2001 and was named MVP at both competitions. At senior level, he was a member of the team that won a bronze medal at the 1998 World Championships and was chosen as a member of the all-star team for the event. In 2000 he represented Canada at the Paralympics for the first time at the Sydney Games. The Canadian team won the gold medal in the men's tournament. He won his second Paralympic gold medal at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, Greece, where the Canadian team defeated Australia in the final. At the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China, Anderson was a member of the Canadian team who won the silver medal after losing to the team from Australia in the final. After the 2008 Games, he retired from basketball and moved to New York to attend university in order to fulfil his dream of becoming a professional musician. Having come out of retirement in 2011, Anderson was selected to compete for Canada at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom. Canada advanced through the group stages of the tournament, beat Spain in the quarterfinals and defeated hosts Great Britain in the semifinals to reach the gold medal match against Australia. For more information about Patrick connect with him on Instagram and on Twitter. For more information about Mind Set Game connect with us on Facebook @mindsetgamepodcast For more information about James Roberts (the host of the podcast), visit fitamputee.co.uk and connect with me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

To celebrate our 40th episode of the Best in the World with Richard Parr we’ve got one of the greatest sprinters of all time on the show.  Veronica Campbell-Brown is a 3-time Olympic Champion and is our guest. Veronica won gold in the 200 metres in both 2004 and 2008. She was also part of the 4x100m team that claimed gold in Athens.  The Jamaican also won a silver relay medal at the 2000 Sydney Games but explains on the podcast that she didn’t get on well with her teammates.  Veronica tells Richard about being a Christian, the books she reads and the power of positivity.  She also talks about being a UNESCO goodwill ambassador, her race-day routine and her plans for the future.  You can follow Veronica on Twitter and Instagram. This episode is brought to you by 

Chris Huffins talks toughness, dodgeball and coaching. Bonus coverage at the 2016 Thorpe Cup.

Tim Montgomery did have it all. The money and fame, the records and endorsements. Montgomery, who transferred from Blinn College in Texas to run track at Norfolk State in 1994, won a silver medal in the 400-meter relay at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, then a gold in the same event at the 2000 Sydney Games. And in 2002, he ran the 100 meters in a world-record time of 9.78 seconds. Then his world came crashing down. It began in 2005, when Montgomery was charged with using illegal performance-enhancing drugs. Though he had not failed a drug test, the United States Anti-Doping Agency issued a four-year suspension, which the Court of Arbitration for Sport lowered to two years. Even worse, all of his results and awards since March 2001 – including his world record – were stripped. The downward spiral was only beginning. He became entangled in a counterfeit-check ring with his one-time NSU track coach Steve Riddick, involving more than $5 million in phony checks. While awaiting sentencing, he was arrested and accused of distributing heroin. He would later plead guilty. "When I got suspended ... I never had something get pulled away from me that I loved," Montgomery said recently. "And the result from having something I lost made me go into a place and do things that really weren't of my character." Montgomery would spend the next 4½ years in prison. It gave him time to reflect on his life. And it wasn't pretty. He knew he had hurt many and abandoned those who truly loved him. "I learned ... that sometimes we put emphasis on things that have no value." Montgomery was released in May 2012. He spent three months in a halfway house, working construction as a condition of his release. "I had earned a couple of million dollars in my track career," Montgomery said. "And now I had to humble myself to work for 12 cents a day." Montgomery, who today trains athletes in Gainesville through a program called NUMA (Never Underestimate My Ability) Speed, said prison taught him about life and got him to think how he wants to be remembered. "If your purpose is all about you and what you accomplished, then you haven't found your purpose," Montgomery said. "What I've been through, I can touch millions of people. Had I not been through what I've been through, I would have only touched a few people."  

We’re on the track for this week’s ‘Best in the World with Richard Parr’. British sprinter Darren Campbell is our guest, a former world-class competitor in the 100 metres, the 200m and 4x100m relay. Among his achievements, Darren won gold in the 2004 Olympics as part of the men’s 4x100m relay team and Olympic silver in the 200m at the Sydney Games in 2000. Chatting to Richard they cover a whole range of topics including nutrition, building a team and targeting your goals. Darren is also very strong on his views on the doping allegations and controversies surrounding the World of athletics right now. For more on Darren you can follow him on Twitter @campbelldarren and go to pasonline.co.uk and nuff-respect.co.uk For more on the ‘Best... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Horse: Cabral Lives: Middlesex Championships: Paralympic Games (2012); Europeans (2011) After watching the Sydney Games in 2000, Natasha decided that she wanted to compete at a Paralympic Games, a feat she achieved in 2012. Natasha’s first senior GB debut came at the European Championships in 2011, where she took both grade II individual titles - as she also did at last years Games Disability: Natasha has transverse myelitis (inflammation of a section across the spine), which she contracted when she was 14 months old and the nerve damage is permanent, leaving Natasha with a severe weakness and the inability to feel her legs.

A week before the biggest Paralympic Games ever, Eva Loeffler speaks to Radio 4 about her father Dr Ludwig Guttmann, a German Jewish refugee who started the Paralympic movement. Sprinter Libby Clegg on performing in front of a home crowd and running with a guide during the Games. Are the complex classification categories for disabilities holding the Paralympics back? Para-dressage rider Nicola Naylor and Baroness Tanni Gray-Thompson discuss their frustrations, and the use of blindfolds during competitions. BBC World Service's “Inside the Paralympics” investigates the inclusion of athletes with intellectual disabilities for the first time since a Spanish team cheated at the Sydney Games. As we gear up for the Paralympics, what's next for the Olympians? Long jump gold medallist Greg Rutherford reveals how he is dealing with his new hectic life and his plans for Rio 2016. Comedian Rhod Gilbert takes exception to Usain Bolt's declaration that he is “a living legend".

Among the host of international athletes making their final preparations at the Aviva London Grand Prix is one of the hottest favourites for Olympic gold - Australian 100m hurdler Sally Pearson. How will the international superstars cope with ‘traditional' British summer weather? Team USA sprinter Carmelia Jeter, world triple jump champion Christian Taylor and former world 5000m champion Bernard Lagat join Eleanor Oldroyd to give their views. Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang reveals the weight of expectation on him this year. Concerns over security, funding, transport and ticket sales – sound familiar? Clive James paints a picture of the Sydney Games in “Even As We Speak”. The Olympic motto is ‘faster, higher, stronger', 5 Live and BBC World Service investigate how much this pinnacle of physical prowess has been enhanced by modern technology? Ivory Coast sprinter Murielle Ahoure speaks about her return to form and the legendary Michael Johnson carries the torch at Stonehenge.