Episode 21: 19 July, 2019

The World University Games dominates Episode 21 with Nick Wall joining Tim to discuss the competition, the results and what it means to Australian athletics. Finishing third on the medal table with a record tally of 10 medals, the games were certainly viewed as a successful one for Team Australia. Thanks to Rob Cumbrae-Stewart from Athletics Australia, we have several great interviews lined up, including many of our medallists who provide insight into their games’ experiences. Stewart McSweyn propelled himself to second on the Australian All-Time list for 1500m with a great run to finish eighth at the Monaco Diamond League. Nicola McDermott also performed well by placing third in the High Jump in a meet that produced 10 national records, 5 world leads, 4 meet records and a World Record. The Lakeside:10 once again produced the highest quality field for an Australian 10km road race.  With 14 sub 30min performances and over half the field going under 40mins, our local 10k finishing in Lakeside Stadium stamps itself as the quickest in the country, even in conditions that were less than perfect. Nick and Tim discuss the results and compare the event to other major 10k races in Australia.  Feature interviews with the race winners Whitney Sharpe and Harry Summers are included. The Pacific Games are currently underway in Samoa and Nick reviews the results to date. There is also plenty happening in Europe with Kelsey-Lee Barber and Catriona Bissett having good wins on the circuit. It takes a while for the boys to wind up into a Hot Topic, but the disgrace that is Athletics Kenya gets a mention, particularly given they are still at this stage the host nation for the next World Juniors.  Some strong views are expressed and a recent drug bust has particular relevance to our flagship event, the Zatopek. So plenty of news, analysis and informed commentary in another big week of athletics. Timeline 0:00:00 to 0:01:03 Intro and welcome to co-host Nick Wall 0:01:04 to 0:04:20 Catch up with Nick Wall 0:04:21 to 0:41:15 General discussion and overview of the World University Games. Feature interviews with medallists Matt Denny, Katie Heyward & Jemima Montag, Catriona Bissett, Darcy Roper, Georgia Griffith, Alec Diamond, and the Women’s 4 x 400m team. 0:41:16 to 0:59:50 Further coverage from the World University Games including interviews  with Tori West, Lizzie Hedding, Riley Cocks & Lachlan Cook, and Bri Illarda   1:00:15 to 1:13:33 Monaco Diamond League wrap 1:13:34 to 1:38:20 Full coverage of the Lakeside:10 including interviews with Whitney Sharpe & Harry Summers 1:38:21 to 1:50:25 Other results including the Pacific Games, Kelsey Lee-Barber’s big throw, Catriona Bissett continues her winning run and Nick talks all things Downunder Games 1:50:26 to 2:00:55 Upcoming coaching courses and the Lake Wendouree Road Race. In hot topics, Tim and Nick talk about more issues in Kenya and the selection process for the World Half Marathon Championships in March 2:00:56 to 2:03:06 Episode wrap and a preview of Episode 22