Put Your Head Down and Pull Hard

This episode we interview decorated Canadian rower, coach and podcaster Barney Williams. Check out his podcast Rowing Revolution. (5:08) - Barney's salad days growing up in Ontario playing football, basketball, golf and eventually rowing (11:20) - Barney's experience with the Head of the Charles Regatta solidifies his interest in rowing (22:48) - The grueling nature of rowing and how it differs from other team sports (25:45) - Barney's journey following UVic (35:52) - Mike Spracklen takes over the Canadian Rowing Program and reignites Barney's rowing desire (41:05) - Barney details Oxford v. Cambridge (57:39) - Is the integrity of some Olympic sports being diluted by the integration of professional athletes? (1:03:35) - Earning silver at the Athens Olympics (1:17:36) - Barney's Olympic commentating career (1:21:25) Q&A with Barney: What are your favorite bodies of water? Alternate Episode Titles: I'm Gonna Win at Spectating Win the Boat Race Take the Under Need to keep track of your sports bets or find the best odds available? Visit our Betstamp page. Hosts: Justin Kelly and Jamaal Cox Guest: Barney Williams Producer: Jamaal Cox The Sports Gloss on Instagram: @thesportsgloss Survive and Advance! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.