Episode 37: 6 May, 2020 featuring Mark Arbib

For Episode 37 Sean and Tim are joined by the President of Athletics Australia, Mark Arbib. After a political career as a NSW Senator, that included time as the Federal Minister for Sport, Mark has had extensive experience with a number of major sports. These include Rugby Union, Rugby League, and Football, and he also sits on the Australian Olympic Committee. In some broad-ranging discussions we delve into the world of Mark Arbib including his vast experience in Australia’s sporting landscape and the motivations behind his move into the senior leadership position for Athletics in this country. Mark also details what’s been happening at Athletics Australia during the pandemic and how their operational model has adapted to the new working conditions we all face. With Bathurst 2021 now a major focus for AA, we discuss how preparations are tracking and if the current situation may impact the planning and delivery of the World Cross Country Championship. So if you want to get to know the man who’s leading our sport in Australia, tune in to Down the Track Ep. 37 Timeline 0:00:00 to 0:01:12 Intro and welcome Sean & Mark Arbib to Episode 37 0:01:13 to 0:29:57 Get to know Mark Arbib 0:29:58 to 0:43:57 What’s happening at Athletics Australia including competition options and the One Sport model    0:43:58 to 1:01:54 Some updates on Bathurst 2021 in light of the current situation 1:01:55 to 1:06:10 Episode wrap and Sean enlightens us with some knowledge on the number 37