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My Defining Moments
by @ChrisBrownSport
@ChrisBrownSport asks stars of the sports world to name the five defining moments of their career.
Episodes
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Episode 26: Lindsey Jacobellis, Snowboarding
At the 2006 Winter Olympics, a 20-year-old American snowboarder by the name of Lindsey Jacobellis became a household name. Not for winning a gold medal, but for "losing" one. With a clear lead in the inaugural Snowboard Cross event, Lindsey attempted a grab coming off the final roller. She fell,...
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Episode 25: Laura Weightman, Athletics
British distance runner Laura Weightman announced her retirement from Athletics last month. Although it came much sooner than she would have liked, it gave Laura the opportunity to chat through the 5 moments that defined her career. A career that included many highlights - 3 Top 8 placings at a...
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Episode 24: Non Stanford, Triathlon
At the age of 9, Non Stanford decided she wanted to be an Olympian. She tried Gymnastics, Swimming and Athletics before finding Triathlon, the sport that would take her to the Games. Mentored by Dame Kelly Holmes throughout her teenage years, Non was a talented junior middle distance runner who...
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Episode 23: Lutalo Muhammad, Taekwondo
Not only is Lutalo Muhammad Great Britain's most successful male Taekwondo practitioner, he's also the latest guest to discuss the 5 moments that defined his career. In this episode of My Defining Moments, the recently retired 31-year-old discusses the controversy surrounding his selection for…
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Episode 22: Tom Bosworth, Athletics
Over the summer, Tom Bosworth retired from the sport of Athletics. The 32-year-old race walker enjoyed an emotional send-off at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. In this episode of My Defining Moments, Tom reflects on his career and looks ahead to the future. Hear Tom discuss his late start to...
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Episode 21: Nathan Adrian, Swimming
Nathan Adrian is one of Team USA's most decorated swimmers. The 2012 Olympic 100m Freestyle champion has enjoyed plenty of success in the pool, but recently had to battle something bigger than a major swim meet - cancer. On this episode of My Defining Moments, Nathan talks through that cancer...
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Episode 20: Tiffany Porter, Athletics
Episode 20! And my guest for this milestone episode is another recent retiree from Track and Field. Tiffany Porter has won medals at the World Championships, Commonwealth Games and a European title over the 100m hurdles. Also a prolific medallist indoors over the 60m hurdles, Tiffany discusses…
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Episode 19: Brittney Reese, Athletics
For the first episode of 2022, we have a G.O.A.T! Long jump legend Brittney Reese chats through the 5 defining moments of her life and career. A recent retiree from Track & Field, the American has pretty much done it all and won it all! 8 global titles, including 7 world gold medals and that...
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Episode 18 (Part 4) – 2021 Review, Other Sports
It's the final part of our 2021 review! Plenty of other sporting events happened this year; Football almost came home via Euro 2020, there was a first at the Grand National and the Formula 1 season was the most dramatic for a decade. Joining Chris for this podcast is Tim Adams, sports fan and...
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Episode 18 (Part 3) – 2021 Review, Tennis
Time to serve up some tennis! It's the third of four special episodes, reflecting on the 2021 year of sport. Given the incredible success of British Tennis in 2021, we had to discuss the defining moments of the tennis year. Actor and tennis fan Dan Connolly joins Chris to go over the talking…
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Episode 18 (Part 2) – 2021 Review, Tokyo Paralympics
In this second of the four part series reviewing the 2021 year of sport, we reflect on the Paralympic Games in Tokyo. Joining Chris for this episode is T35 Para-Athlete Maria Verdeille, who was working as part of Channel 4's Paralympic coverage for Tokyo. But what are her 5 defining moments of…
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Episode 18 (Part 1) – 2021 Review, Tokyo Olympics
2021 is over. And what a year it has been! This is Part 1 of the My Defining Moments sporting review of the year. In each of the 4 part series, a guest will discuss the 5 defining moments of their category. In this first part, Alex Walker joins Chris to re-live the highlights of the Tokyo Olympic...
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Episode 17: Elise Christie, Short Track Speed Skating
It's hard to think of a sports person who has experienced more highs and lows during their career than Elise Christie. The 31-year-old Scot speaks openly and honestly about her life, both on and off the ice. In this episode, you'll hear Elise discuss being bullied as a child, her mental health...
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Episode 16: Paralympic Special
THE PARALYMPICS ARE FINALLY HERE!!! Are we all ready to adjust our body clocks back to Tokyo time? That's right, the delayed Tokyo Paralympic Games have finally arrived! So, much like the previous episode, I've decided to make a special Paralympic episode! Once again I'm joined by fellow…
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Episode 15: Olympic Special
THE TOKYO OLYMPICS ARE FINALLY HERE!!! A year ago, I launched the My Defining Moments podcast, on the day the 2020 Tokyo Olympics were meant to begin. So, one year on, to celebrate our 1st birthday, I've decided to make a special Olympic episode! I'm joined by fellow Olympic fan and my...
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Episode 14: Eilidh Doyle, Athletics
Earlier this month, Scottish 400 metre hurdler Eilidh Doyle announced her retirement from Athletics. So it was only right that I invited her onto the podcast for an in-depth exit interview! We covered everything. From the pressure of London 2012, to the relief of winning European gold, Eilidh has...
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Episode 13: Chris Brown, Athletics
Don't panic. This episode isn't actually about me and my love of Athletics! For episode 13, I had to invite my namesake Chris Brown onto the podcast. The Bahamian star of Track and Field has enjoyed a glorious career spanning over 20 years. Nicknamed "Fireman", Chris has won 14 global medals,...
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Episode 12: Andy Lapthorne, Wheelchair Tennis
The French Open tennis is currently taking place at Roland Garros and I was lucky enough to speak to one of the competitors on site. British quad wheelchair tennis player Andy Lapthorne has won two grand slam singles titles, multiple doubles trophies and a trio of Paralympic medals. In this...
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Episode 11: Darya Klishina, Athletics
At the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Darya Klishina cast a lonely figure. The long jumper was the only Russian athlete permitted to compete in the Athletics competition at those Games. Following the outcome of the McLaren report into state-sponsored doping in Russia, Darya was able to prove herself a...
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Episode 10: Sally Gunnell OBE, Athletics
Episode 10! Double digits! And to celebrate turning 10, my guest for this special episode is the athlete who turned me into a sports fan. Sally Gunnell is one of the most successful athletes in the history of British athletics. Sally began her career as a heptathlete, but she then focused on the...
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Episode 9: Jordanne Whiley MBE, Wheelchair Tennis
Jordanne Whiley has achieved something that no other British tennis player has managed to do; complete the calendar slam. The 28-year-old has 4 Wimbledon wheelchair doubles titles to her name, as well as the US Open singles title from 2015. In this podcast, Jordanne discusses her early years in…
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Episode 8: John Naber, Swimming
John Naber: Olympian, Swimmer, Broadcaster, Storyteller & Teacher. A very inspiring and motivating conversation with one of the Olympic greats in the pool. John Naber is one of America's greatest Olympians. At the Montreal Games in 1976, he won 4 gold medals and 1 silver, becoming the most...
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Episode 7: Bianca Walkden, Taekwondo
Bianca Walkden is one of Britain's most successful sports stars. The 29-year-old is a triple world champion in Taekwondo and has an Olympic bronze medal from Rio 2016. All of her major successes have come after not one, but two ACL ruptures. Bianca discusses how those injuries have made her...
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Episode 6: Chris Mears MBE, Diving
At the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Chris Mears shared the honour of becoming Great Britain's first Olympic Diving champion. Along with Jack Laugher, the pair won the gold medal in the synchronised 3m springboard event. For the first My Defining Moments episode of 2021, Chris speaks openly about the...
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Episode 5: Hannah Cockroft MBE, Para-Athletics
5 Paralympic gold medals, 12 World titles and 5 Defining Moments for Hannah Cockroft! 'Hurricane' Hannah is the latest guest to join me on My Defining Moments, as the T34 Wheelchair racer discusses the highs and lows of her career so far. Since winning 2 Paralympic titles at a home Games aged…
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Episode 4: Lauryn Williams, Athletics & Bobsleigh
A first international guest for My Defining Moments! American sprint superstar Lauryn Williams takes us through the ups and down of her life and career. One of only 5 people to have won a medal at both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games, Lauryn explains how she went from the 100 metres to the...
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Episode 3: Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE, Paralympic Sport
A special episode with Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE, as the Paralympic legend chooses her five Defining Moments. One of the most famous faces in British sport, Tanni won an astonishing 11 Paralympic gold medals during her career. The Welsh wheelchair wonder discusses her early life, journey...
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Episode 2: Hannah Miley, Swimming
For my second episode, Scottish swimmer Hannah Miley chooses the five Defining Moments of her career. The British medley swimmer opens up about the aftermath of her 4th place finish at the Rio Olympic Games, the joy of winning a Commonwealth gold at home and how she learnt to fall back in love…
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Episode 1: Marilyn Okoro, Athletics
British athlete Marilyn Okoro is my first guest on the podcast, as she chooses the five Defining Moments of her career. The Olympic 800 metre runner gives her thoughts on Black Lives Matter, athlete welfare and the Russian doping scandal. Marilyn speaks openly about the impact that reallocated...
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My Defining Moments: Introduction
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@ChrisBrownSport asks stars of the sports world to name the five defining moments of their career.
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