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Last Stroke Counts
by Tom Clark, Piotr Golawski (Rowgear)
Join us as we dive into the captivating world of rowing and business where we discuss and showcase links between the two.We chat with athletes, coaches and former rowers who share their personal experiences, expert advice, and hard-earned wisdom.Whether you're a seasoned rower or just curious about the sport, we'll keep you captivated as we explore the challenges, triumphs, and stories that make rowing such an incredible sport and discuss how they translate into life after the sport. Give us a listen, and immerse yourself in a world where every stroke truly counts.
Episodes
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Born to Win, Forged in Gold - Rowing's Greatest Olympian - Sir Steve Redgrave
Catch our chat with Britain's most successful rower of all time - Sir Steve Redgrave - celebrating 100th episode of Last Stroke Counts rowing podcast, with a live audience, hosted by Maidenhead Rowing Club, for their 150 year anniversary.
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Legends Talk @ River & Rowing Museum
An uncut version of the talk at the River & Rowing Museum in Henley-on-Thames, organised by Alex Partridge and hosted by Martin Cross on 20/03/2025. 'Stories from the Boat' - a first insight from some of the greatest races and fastest boats across the years. An Unmissable Evening of Rowing…
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Bleeding Excellence with Headington's Performance Director Ryan Demaine
We sat down with the Performance Director of Headington School in Oxford, and GB U19 Discipline Lead, Ryan Demaine, to talk about building one of the most successful school programmes over the last two decades, facilitating an environment where the athletes can be their best, inspiring excellence...
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Navigating the Schoolboy Rowing Scene with Olympian Sam Townsend
We sat down with the Director of Rowing at Radley College and double Olympian who has been leading the programme of a hugely successful schoolboy rowing team for a decade - Sam Townsend. Radley has most recently won the National Schools Regatta after 25 years of gold drought. We discussed the...
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Consistency, Physiotherapy & Having Fun with Olympian Tom Barras
We sat down with a double Olympian and silver medallist from the Tokyo Games in GB's first ever quad sculling medal at the Olympics to discuss the journey through the sport, why having fun daily actually makes you go way faster than taking everything too seriously, the power of consistency and...
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What Actually Makes The Boat Go Faster with Olympic Champion & Author Ben Hunt-Davis
We caught up with Ben Hunt-Davis ahead of the newest release of his new book "Will It Make The Boat Go Faster?" and to explore his rowing story of competing across three Olympic Games to ultimately winning a gold medal in Sydney 2000 Olympics with the GB Men's Eight. We also touched upon Ben's…
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Creating a Community with Olympian Toby Garbett
We sat down with the owner of TG Gym & Wellness, Olympian & multiple World Champion Toby Garbett to find out his rowing story, what it was like competing at the Athens 2004 Olympics, how Toby became a community gym owner and accidentally ended up representing New Zealand in world coastal rowing...
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Exploring Psychology of Performance with Ben Tipney
Catch our chat with Ben who is a former GB & Leander lightweight, international coach and now delivers consulting, performance & psychology workshops in the medical industry. We've explored what psychological ingredients induce consistent performance.
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Inducing High Performance in Teams with Head of BBC, Ex-Google & Olympian Matt Brittin
Catch our chat from last summer with Olympian Matt Brittin delving into his career in sports as well as business, exploring what made him incredibly successful in all domains and sharing the lessons of leading, nurturing and inducing high performance in teams (sports & business). Matt is now the...
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From Special Forces to Representing GB in Rowing with Ben Gallagher
Catch our chat from last summer with Ben Gallagher, who's served in the UK Armed Forces for 16 years and is now a World Champion representing GB in Rowing.
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The Boat Race 2026 Debrief with Luca Ferraro & Annie Anezakis
Discussing the events of the 2026 Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
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Why Listening to Your Body is Critical with Ertan Hazine
Talking through dangers of ignoring your limits in endurance sports.
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Chasing Gold While Building a Business with Miles Beeson
We caught up with the man behind Feather'n'Square Miles Beeson earlier this year to find out what it's like training for gold in the senior GB squad whilst building a successful brand in rowing. Tune in for great insights on entrepreneurship and being a world-class athlete. Get The Rowers Hand…
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Effective Ways of Combating RED-S and Low Energy in Rowing with Gosia Bieniek & Susie Dear
In this episode we sit down with Gosia Bieniek from Light Blue Clinic & Susie Dear former GB rower in a panel to discuss how nutrition and training around the menstrual cycle can aid the performance. Light Blue Clinic has just released a course for individuals and organisations to make the most…
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Getting Ready for Henley with @HenleyRoyalRegatta's New Chair Richard Phelps OLY
A Chat with the new Chair of Henley Royal Regatta at the Regatta HQ just ahead of the 2025 Event, listen to the backstory of Richard, his experiences at Cambridge, umpiring, becoming a HRR Steward to now becoming Chair. Episode is packed full of interesting, technical anecdotes & insights plus...
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Inside the World of The Sinkovic Brothers
Catch up with the Sinkovic Brothers in Zagreb talking about their career, success, winning three Olympic games, how to make every boat go fast, plans for the future and many more exclusive insights!
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Chasing Discomfort with Sam Mottram
Fascinating chat with former GB Rower Sam outlining his rowing model, career, journey of trying to qualify for the Olympics in the lightweight double plus many more interesting insights and exclusive rowing tips.
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Becoming the Forever Champion with Olympian Emily Craig
Hear the incredible story of Emily Craig who has won a gold medal in the lightweight double sculls in Paris and became the forever Olympic Champion
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Nought to Sixty with Cedol Dafydd
We caught up with Cedol to discuss his rapid rise to the top of the sport and first experiences in the GB rowing team.
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The Boat Race 2025 Debrief with Angus Groom & Seb Benzecry
Discussing the events of The 2025 Oxford v Cambridge Boat Race
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Process Setting with Dave Bell
Dave Bell back for 4th time
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Gliding Forward with Rowing Solutions
All about quality with Cam & Simon
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Own Your Mindset with Olympic Champion Rosie Popa
☕️ Support us 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laststrokecounts In this episode of Last Stroke Counts, we sit down once again with Olympic Champion, Rosie Popa. On the topic of Olympics & pursuing new goals, we delve deep into the transition from being an elite athlete to finding new passions in…
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Paris 2024 Olympics Debrief with Jack Beaumont
☕️ Buy us a coffee 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laststrokecounts 💪 Support on Patreon 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LastStrokeCounts In this episode of Last Stroke Counts, we sit down with Olympic silver medallist, Henley Royal Regatta 9-time winner & commentator, returning guest — Jack Beaumont…
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Balancing Life & Rowing with Alexandra Wenyon
☕️ Buy us a coffee 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laststrokecounts 💪 Support on Patreon 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LastStrokeCounts In this episode of Last Stroke Counts, we sit down with Alexandra Wenyon, a Henley Royal Regatta winner, GB, Wales, and Australia representative, who has mastered...
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Building Successful Squads with Ali Brown
☕️ Buy us a coffee 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laststrokecounts 💪 Support on Patreon 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LastStrokeCounts In this episode of Last Stroke Counts, we have the privilege of chatting with Ali Brown, a distinguished coach at Leander Club and a former GB lightweight. Ali...
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Everything You Need To Know About Telemetry with Kieran Clark
☕️ Buy us a coffee 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laststrokecounts 💪 Support on Patreon 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LastStrokeCounts In this episode of Last Stroke Counts, we are excited to host another returning guest — Kieran Clark for a deep dive into the world of rowing telemetry. Kieran...
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Olympic Passion, Grit & Gold Strokes of Andrew Triggs Hodge
☕️ Buy us a coffee 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laststrokecounts 💪 Support on Patreon 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LastStrokeCounts In this special episode of Last Stroke Counts, we resume our captivating chat with Triple Olympic Champion and rowing legend Andrew Triggs Hodge. Andrew shares…
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The Light Blueprint to Success with Cambridge’s President Seb Benzecry
☕️ Buy us a coffee 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laststrokecounts 💪 Support on Patreon 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LastStrokeCounts In this episode of Last Stroke Counts, we are joined by Seb Benzecry, the president of Cambridge University Boat Club and a three-time Boat Race champion. We delve...
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Coxing to the Next Level with WOX Mentors Matilda Horn & Autumn Mantell
☕️ Buy WOX a coffee 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wox1 ☕️ Buy us a coffee 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laststrokecounts 💪 Support on Patreon 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LastStrokeCounts In this episode of Last Stroke Counts, we sit down with two remarkable WOX mentors - Olympian Matilda Horn...
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Love Rowing's Vision with the Foundation Director Rebecca Gibson
☕️ Buy us a coffee 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laststrokecounts 💪 Support on Patreon 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LastStrokeCounts In this episode of Last Stroke Counts, we sit down with the foundation director of Love Rowing charity, Rebecca Gibson. Despite not being a rower herself, Rebecca...
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We Row Like This: Rowing in Action with Alexandra Hambro
☕️ Buy us a coffee 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laststrokecounts 💪 Support on Patreon 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LastStrokeCounts FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @werowlikethis @ahambro_media @laststrokecounts @rowgearuk @thomasclark.gb @piotrgggolawski
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Digging Deep with Triple Olympic Champion Andrew Triggs Hodge
☕️ Buy us a coffee 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laststrokecounts 💪 Support on Patreon 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LastStrokeCounts In this episode of Last Stroke Counts, we are thrilled to host the triple Olympic gold medallist and a titan of rowing, Andrew Triggs Hodge. Andrew takes us on a...
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Voice of Rowing: Behind the Mic with Olympic Commentator Robert Treharne Jones
☕️ Buy us a coffee 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laststrokecounts 💪 Support on Patreon 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LastStrokeCounts In this episode of Last Stroke Counts, we dive into the world of sports commentary with the Olympic commentator Robert Treharne Jones, also known as the Voice of...
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The Voyage So Far: A 1500+ Subscriber Special on Last Stroke Counts
In this episode of Last Stroke Counts, we take a moment to celebrate reaching over 1500 subscribers! Join us in our brand new podcast studio, as we break down our episodes so far, sorting them by themes and offering first-hand recommendations suited for all our listeners. This episode serves as…
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From Student to Master with Oxford Women's Chief Allan French
☕️ Buy us a coffee 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laststrokecounts 💪 Support on Patreon 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LastStrokeCounts In this episode of Last Stroke Counts, we're thrilled to sit down with Allan French, the current Chief Coach of the Oxford University Women's Boat Club and a...
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Getting the Most out of Yourself with Olympic Champion Rosie Popa
☕️ Buy us a coffee 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laststrokecounts 💪 Support on Patreon 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LastStrokeCounts In this episode of Last Stroke Counts, we delve into the remarkable journey of Rosie Popa, an Olympic Champion who won the Women’s Four event for Australia at the...
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Leading the Dark Blue Revolution with Oxford’s President Ella Stadler
☕️ Buy us a coffee 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laststrokecounts 💪 Support on Patreon 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LastStrokeCounts In this episode of Last Stroke Counts, we sit down with the President of the Oxford University Boat Club Ella Stadler. Ella offers an inside look into her journey...
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Forging an Olympic Mindset with Rick Egington, Part 2
☕️ Buy us a coffee 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laststrokecounts 💪 Support on Patreon 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LastStrokeCounts In this episode of Last Stroke Counts, we continue our discussion with double Olympic medallist Rick Egington. Rick shares the intricacies of developing a…
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Olympic Origins of Rick Egington, Part 1
☕️ Buy us a coffee 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laststrokecounts 💪 Support on Patreon 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LastStrokeCounts In this episode of Last Stroke Counts, we delve into the rowing journey of double Olympian and multiple World Champion, Rick Egington. In Part 1, Rick shares the...
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Exploring Club Rowing Scene with Stuart Heap
☕️ Buy us a coffee 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laststrokecounts 💪 Support on Patreon 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LastStrokeCounts In this episode of Last Stroke Counts, we explore the world of club rowing with Stuart Heap, the chief coach of London Rowing Club. Stuart shares his journey from...
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Stroke by Stroke: Strategy, Setbacks & Success with Seb Devereux
☕️ Buy us a coffee 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laststrokecounts 💪 Support on Patreon 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LastStrokeCounts In this episode of Last Stroke Counts, we are joined by Seb Devereux, a former U23 World Champion, multiple Henley Royal Regatta victor, and a prominent member of...
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Light Blue Clinic: Cryotherapy, S&C and Injury Prevention with Milosz Wrobel & Gosia Bieniek
☕️ Buy us a coffee 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laststrokecounts 💪 Support on Patreon 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LastStrokeCounts In this episode of Last Stroke Counts, we dive into the world of rowing innovations and performance with Milosz Wrobel and Gosia Bieniek from Cambridge's Light…
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The Boat Race 2024 Debrief with Imogen Grant & Erin Kennedy
☕️ Buy us a coffee 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laststrokecounts 💪 Support on Patreon 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LastStrokeCounts In this special anniversary episode of Last Stroke Counts, we're privileged to host an in-depth debrief of The Boat Race 2024, featuring none other than Imogen…
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The Boat Race Preview, Anti-Doping & Umpiring with Olympian Sarah Winckless MBE
☕️ Buy us a coffee 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laststrokecounts 💪 Support on Patreon 👉 https://www.patreon.com/LastStrokeCounts In this episode of Last Stroke Counts, we are honoured to have Sarah Winckless MBE, a figure whose contributions to rowing span from athletic prowess to...
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Beyond the Finish Line with Olympian Ollie Cook
Buy us a coffee ☕️ Support on Patreon 💪 In this episode of Last Stroke Counts, we sit down with Ollie Cook, a World Champion, Boat Race winner, and Tokyo Olympian whose journey through rowing is inspiring. Ollie shares the highs and lows of a career that saw him at the heart of the GB Men's Four...
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Unlocking Female Power: Physiology-Informed Training with Gosia Bieniek
In this episode of Last Stroke Counts, we delve into a groundbreaking topic with the co-owner of Light Blue Clinic, Strength & Conditioning coach for the Cambridge University Boat Club men's squad, and an expert in female physiology Gosia Bieniek. Gosia shares her insights into the unique...
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The Coaching Mind of Ross Hunter
In this episode of Last Stroke Counts, we're thrilled to sit down with Ross Hunter, the Chief Women's Coach at Leander Club, renowned for his remarkable philosophy and track record. He brings to the table a wealth of rowing wisdom, an unparalleled understanding of the rowing stroke, and a long…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join us as we dive into the captivating world of rowing and business where we discuss and showcase links between the two.We chat with athletes, coaches and former rowers who share their personal experiences, expert advice, and hard-earned wisdom.Whether you're a seasoned rower or just curious about the sport, we'll keep you captivated as we explore the challenges, triumphs, and stories that make rowing such an incredible sport and discuss how they translate into life after the sport. Give us a listen, and immerse yourself in a world where every stroke truly counts.
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Tom Clark, Piotr Golawski (Rowgear)
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