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Podium Athletics
by Podium Athletics
The athletics podcast, brought to you by world medallist Hannah England and fellow athletics commentators Richard Newman and Katie Smith. Every week, the team will bring you the talking points, results and stories from the track, field, road and the mud of cross country, alongside big-name interviews. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.
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Round-Up | Katie flies the nest, no cross country at 2030 Winter Olympics
It's a sad day for Podium - as Katie says goodbye to the podcast! But don't worry, we're going nowhere and there are exciting plans for the future - watch this space! Katie talks about why shy is stepping away from the pod, plus for one last time the team round-up news from a week in athletics - including the announcement there will be no cross country at the next Winter Olympics, World Athletics rejecting the IOC's recommendation to readmit Belarus to sporting competition, and Jimmy Gressier's chances of breaking the hour world record later this year. Podium is proud to be sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support! Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Behind Sabastian Sawe's sub-2 hour marathon with Maurten's Joshua Rowe
Behind every extraordinary sporting achievement is a team, and after Sabastian Sawe's 1:59:39 at the London Marathon to become the first runner to go sub-2 in official race conditions, we're joined by Maurten's head of sports tech Joshua Rowe, to go behind the scenes of the achievement. Josh has been working out in Kenya with Sawe, his coach Claudio Berardelli and the 2 Running Group, to help get the most out of the athletes. We run through when sub-2 began to look possible, what could happen next, and much more. Podium is proud to be sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support! Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Round-Up | Botswana puts on a show at World Athletics Relays
Hannah and Rich catch-up on the World Athletics Relay in an electric Gaborone, where host nation Botswana brought down the curtain on a brilliant weekend with victory in the men's 4x400m - to the delight of a packed crowd. There's also analysis throughout of Great Britain's performances, having qualified five out of six teams for the 2027 World Championships in Beijing. Plus - record numbers once again enter the ballot for the 2027 London Marathon! PC Christel Saneh for World Athletics Maurten fuel planner: https://planner.maurten.com/ Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Round-Up | Gabby Thomas form, Allyson Felix's comeback, World Relays preview and Molly Palmer catch-up
Hannah and Rich switch focus to the track and field season, which ramps up this weekend with the World Athletics Relay in Gaborone, Botswana. There's a full preview of that, plus a look back at some great early season performances - including Gabby Thomas on her return from an Achilles injury - and we also talk about Allyson Felix's announcement that she's coming out of retirement. With the Novuna UK Athletics Championships around 50 days away, we also catch up with long jumper Molly Palmer - who made her GB senior debut at the World Athletics Indoor Championships. Buy tickets for the UK Athletics Championships: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/artist/5454545 Maurten fuel planner: https://planner.maurten.com/ Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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London Marathon 2026 | Sawe interview and reaction after historic day
Hannah and Rich look back at what will go down as one of the most historic days in athletics - the moment not just one, but two athletes broke the sub-2 hour marathon mark for the first time in official race conditions. We hear from Sabastian Sawe, who blitzed a 1:59:30 to win by nine seconds ahead of a remarkable debut over the distance from Yomif Kejelcha, with Jacob Kiplimo breaking the former world record too. On the women’s side, Tigst Assefa shaved nine more seconds off the women’s only world record she claimed in 2025, holding off a challenge from Hellen Obiri and Jocyline Jepkosgei. Maurten fuel planner: https://planner.maurten.com/ Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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London Marathon preview and Boston review
After months of build-up, we have an in-depth preview for the London Marathon - with stacked fields taking to the start-line in Greenwich this Sunday. Can both the men's and women's course records fall? There's also a look back at the Boston Marathon, on what was a fast day for the point-to-point course. Listen back to our interviews with Sabastian Sawe, Phil Sesemann, Patrick Dever, Jessica Warner-Judd and Julia Paternain before Sunday's big race. Maurten fuel planner: https://planner.maurten.com/ Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Julia Paternain | World marathon bronze medallist
Julia Paternain's marathon bronze medal at the 2025 World Athletics Championships was one of the best stories that came out of Tokyo, having been shocked to find out she finished third in her just her second race over the distance to win Uruguay's first athletics medal at the World Championships. Ahead of her debut London Marathon, the former English schools champion and GB European U23 Championship representative talks to Podium about her upbringing in the UK, the attention she's received since that day, her reflections on the race and how competing in London has been on her "bucket list". Maurten fuel planner: https://planner.maurten.com/ Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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London Marathon CEO Hugh Brasher and Boston preview
Hugh Brasher, the CEO of London Marathon Events and co-founder of Athletic Ventures, joins us to talk about the possibility of a two-day event in 2027, the future of the race in a ever changing climate and London's bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championship. There's also an update on the London field, plus a full preview of the Boston Marathon, which takes place on Monday. Maurten fuel planner: https://planner.maurten.com/ Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sabastian Sawe | London Marathon champion
Courtesy of our sponsors Maurten, the Kenyan - who’s tipped to become the next men’s world record holder and the first to dip under 2 hours in official race conditions - talks to Podium in a rare English-language interview ahead of his London Marathon title defence. Sawe discusses the intensive drug testing he’s been going through to shine a positive light on Kenyan athletics after a number doping scandals, and whether he really can go as fast as people are predicting. Maurten fuel planner: https://planner.maurten.com/ Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Round-Up | Gout Gout's WU20 record, World Marathon Championships and a guest commentator
Hannah, Rich and Katie react to a busy week in athletics, including a round-up of the Australian Championships, where Gout Gout set a new 200m WU20 record, and there was drama in the women's 1500m. There's opinion on the creation of a World Marathon Championships, the Paris Marathon, the Doha Diamond League being rescheduled, a look back at the Race Walking Team Championships - and commentary on Josh Kerr's 3000m win at the World Indoor Championships, from Rich's 6-year-old... 📸 Erin Groll Maurten fuel planner: https://planner.maurten.com/ Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Patrick Dever | Third at New York City Marathon
Patrick Dever's part of a generational talent pool of British men's marathon runners - and he'll be lining up for his second go at the distance in London on 26 April. Since recording, Patrick's found out he'll be elevated to third place at the New York City Marathon in November - his debut over 26.2 miles - following Albert Korir's five-year doping ban. Training in the US, Patrick's gone under the radar slightly - but we spent time with him to find out more about his preparation, after swapping track for the roads. Maurten fuel planner: https://planner.maurten.com/ Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Round-Up | Gressier's improved European record, marathon updates and novelty sprints
Hannah, Rich and Katie assemble for the first time in what feels like ages to look back at the past week in athletics. There's discussion about Jimmy Gressier's improved European 5k record, Nadia Battocletti just missing one in the 10k, there are marathon updates and a preview of Paris this weekend - plus we dive into some fast early season times from the sprinters, including Sha'Carri Richardson's victory in the unique Stawell Gift - and what novelty events we'd come up with. Maurten fuel planner: https://planner.maurten.com/ Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk 📸 Zoom Sur Lille Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Fuelling for marathons with Maurten’s Josh Rowe
Whether you’re an experienced or novice runner, one thing we’re always tinkering with is how to fuel for a marathon. Maurten’s head of sports tech, Josh Rowe, joins us in this episode to answer listener questions about the latest research and advice, whether you use the company’s products or not. It’s a podcast episode you can keep coming back to - so feel free to bookmark, share and review. Maurten fuel planner: https://planner.maurten.com/ Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jessica Warner-Judd | 800m to the marathon and everything in between
Having competed for GB at multiple global championships in every distance between the 800m and 10,000m, Jessica Warner-Judd joins the podcast to talk through her leap to the marathon, ahead of her London debut this spring. Jess began her marathon debut with an impressive 7th place finish in New York last autumn and she’s part of a packed field of elite British runners heading into one of the highlights of the UK sporting calendar. 📸 Jed Leicester for London Marathon Events How to fuel with Maurten: https://www.maurten.com/education/how-to-fuel Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Round-Up | Maurie Plant Meet, Kerr's world record attempt and love for Gemili
Katie and Rich round-up a busy week of athletics, including the Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne, where Claudia Hollingsworth beat Georgia Hunter Bell and Cameron Myers put on another show... There's also reaction to Josh Kerr's announcement he'll go for the mile world record at the London Diamond League, reports the London Marathon will be a two-day event in 2027, a wrap up of more doping news and the Berlin Half Marathon - and appreciation for Adam Gemili, who's announced his retirement from competitive sprinting. How to fuel with Maurten: https://www.maurten.com/education/how-to-fuel Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Phil Sesemann | Olympic marathoner and top five UK all-time
Phil Sesemann joins us to talk about his build-up to the London Marathon, where he is part of a top class British line-up. The Paris 2024 Olympian discusses the depth of UK distance, giving up a career as a doctor to become a full-time runner and lots more. Note: This interview was recorded before the Bath Half - but Phil is racing this weekend at the Berlin Half and has not ruled out the World Road Running Championships. How to fuel with Maurten: https://www.maurten.com/education/how-to-fuel Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Day 3 | Podium Podlet Kujawy Pomorze 2026
Before rushing for her plane home from Poland, Hannah joins Rich to talk through a memorable final day for GB at the World Athletics Indoor Championships 2026 - with Georgia Hunter-Bell, Molly Caudery and Keely Hodgkinson all winning gold in the space of 28 minutes. 📸 Dan Vernon for World Athletics How to fuel with Maurten: https://www.maurten.com/education/how-to-fuel Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Day 1 | Podium Podlet Kujawy Pomorze 2026
Hannah - speaking from Torun after coming off commentary - joins Rich to talk through day one at the World Athletics Indoor Championships, including a coming of age 60m win for 21-year-old Jordan Anthony. There’s also a round-up of three field finals and the best talking points from the heats of the 800m, 1500m and 400m. 📸 Adam NURKIEWICZ for World Athletics How to fuel with Maurten: https://www.maurten.com/education/how-to-fuel Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Day 2 | Podium Podlet Kujawy Pomorze 2026
Hannah dials in from Poland to discuss day two of the World Athletics Indoor Championships with Rich - the highlight of which (from a British point of view) was Josh Kerr's 3000m win, and the brilliant low-level jibes between himself and Cole Hocker afterwards. There's a full round-up of the day, including the men's pole vault, women's 60m and much more. 📸 Adam NURKIEWICZ for World Athletics How to fuel with Maurten: https://www.maurten.com/education/how-to-fuel Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Patrizia van der Weken | World and European medallist
The sprinter from Luxembourg joins the podcast to talk about a breakout 2025 and her hopes for the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland. Patrizia discusses how her tiny country punches above its weight, making history for Luxembourg and competing against the best sprinters in the world. 📸Sona Maleterova How to fuel with Maurten: https://www.maurten.com/education/how-to-fuel Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Preview | World Athletics Indoor Championships 2026
Hannah, Rich and Katie break down the big events to look forward to in Torun, ahead of the World Athletics Indoor Championships 2026. How many medals will GB bring home? Is the men’s pole vault the best ticket? How stacked are the women’s 60m events?! It’s all in this preview - subscribe and follow ahead of the return of our ‘Podium Podlets’ at the close of play throughout the Championships. How to fuel with Maurten: https://www.maurten.com/education/how-to-fuel Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Round-Up | Tesfay stuns in Barcelona, Keith’s brilliant half marathon debut in NYC and Bath Half
Fotyen Tesfay’s 2:10:53 to go second on the all-time women’s marathon list - on her debut in Barcelona - has created plenty of intrigue and debate, and Hannah, Rich and Katie break down what happened in Catalunya, and what she might be able to do next. There’s also a round-up of the New York City Half Marathon, which included a stunning debut over the distance for Megan Keith, and a look back at the Bath Half, which doubled up as the British trial race for the World Athletics Road Running Championships. How to fuel with Maurten: https://www.maurten.com/education/how-to-fuel Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ben Pattison | World 800m bronze medallist
Ahead of the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Kujawy Pomorze (Torun), Ben Pattison joins us to talk about his targets for 2026, after a frustrating 2025 affected by injury. The 800m world and Commonwealth bronze medallist also discusses the heart condition that almost affected making the sport his career, how sticking with one coaching family has taken him to this point, and much more. 📸 British Athletics Getty Images How to fuel with Maurten: https://www.maurten.com/education/how-to-fuel Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Round-Up | Guttormsen's new level, victory for Caudery and Kiplimo's world record
Rich, Hannah and Katie assemble to look back at the best athletics stories from the past week - including Sondre Guttormsen's 6.06m clearence in Rouen, where Molly Caudery secured her first win since returning from injury. There's chat about Jacob Kiplimo's new world record at the Lisbon Half Marathon (which is likely to stand this time), Fred Kerley's ban, a results round-up - and more marathon drama, this time in Los Angeles. How to fuel with Maurten: https://www.maurten.com/education/how-to-fuel Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Reaction | Great Britain team for World Indoors
Hannah and Rich look at Great Britain and Northern Ireland’s team selection for the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Torun, which has been widely praised for giving more athletes a chance to compete on the big stage. 📸 British Athletics Getty Images How to fuel with Maurten: https://www.maurten.com/education/how-to-fuel Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Round-Up | GB latest, Karalis' breakthrough and the US Half Marathon Championships fiasco
There's lots to round-up in the latest episode including a look back at the M11 Track Club's Glasgow takeover, chaos at the US Half Marathon Championships, Emmanouil Karalis' huge 6.17m vault, a review of the Tokyo Marathon - and loads more. 📸 Maxime Delobel How to fuel with Maurten: https://www.maurten.com/education/how-to-fuel Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Tracksmith and Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Marcel Hug | 7 x Paralympic champion, world record holder and multiple marathon major winner
Wheelchair racing legend Marcel Hug joins us for a chat about his longevity in a sport which he continues to dominate. Having just turned 40, the Swiss 'Silver Bullet' talks about what continues to motivate him, innovations in the sport, para-athletics' visibility in day-to-day life and whether he'll be racing at Los Angeles 2028. Marcel was speaking to us courtesy of London Marathon Events, having been announced for this April's race - and ahead of competing at the Tokyo Marathon on 1 March. Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Tracksmith and Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Round-Up | Torun review, controversial DQ, Megan Keith’s European record
Rich, Hannah and Katie take a look back at the final World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold event before the World Indoor Championships next month - both of which are held in Torun, Poland. There are takes on the controversial disqualification of Tshepiso Masalela, following his celebration after winning the 1500m, plus a look back at other results from across Europe - including a new 10k record for Britain’s Megan Keith. How to fuel with Maurten: https://www.maurten.com/education/how-to-fuel Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Tracksmith and Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Round-Up | Keely Hodgkinson’s incredible world record, Lievin round-up and Mondo’s music
The team round up what was a remarkable evening for Keely Hodgkinson at the Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais Trophée in Lievin, breaking a 24-year 800m world record set on the day she was born. The Olympic champion’s time was one of the quickest ever - indoor or outdoor - and she could have gone even faster. There’s a review of the rest of the action - and how about that new music dropping from Mondo Duplantis?! 📸 MARTA GORCZYNSKA How to fuel with Maurten: https://www.maurten.com/education/how-to-fuel Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Tracksmith and Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Round-Up | UK Athletics Indoor Championships, Kipyegon’s road debut
Rich and Katie round-up results from the last week, with a special focus on the UK Athletics Indoor Championships in Birmingham - where Keely Hodginson opened her season in blistering form before attacking the 800m indoor world record in Lievin later this week. There are reflections from elsewhere too, including Faith Kipyegon’s 10k win on her road debut in Monaco. How to fuel with Maurten: https://www.maurten.com/education/how-to-fuel Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Tracksmith and Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Preview | UK Athletics Indoor Championships
Hannah and Rich preview this weekend's UK Athletics Indoor Championships, which forms part of the build-up to the World Athletics Indoor Championships next month - as athletes chase qualification standards. How will Keely Hodgkinson get on in her season opener, how fast will Josh Kerr run, and why is Matthew Hudson-Smith coming back to the Midlands?! British entries: https://www.britishathletics.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/UKAIC-Entries-11th-Feb.pdf Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Tracksmith and Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Round-Up | Bol's 800m debut, Hunter-Bell's world lead and World Indoor Tour results
There's loads to round-up in what turned out to be a chaotic episode (one of us was waiting to go on air for the Winter Olympics!) - including Femke Bol's 800m debut, a world lead for Georgia Hunter-Bell and loads more impressive performances across Europe and beyond. There's reaction to Jacob Kiplimo's half marathon world record not being ratified, and Alysha Newman's provisional suspension. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Tracksmith and Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Issy Boffey | Second UK all-time over 800m indoors
After her sensational performance at the BU Terrier Classic, Issy Boffey joins us to reflect on her time of 1:57:43, which moved her second on the 800m UK indoor list, and 8th all-time globally. In a fun chat which made Hannah feel a little awkward (husband Luke Gunn is Issy's coach!), Issy talks about how her achievement has been a long time coming, how goals for 2026 might be shifting, and much more. 📸 Dan Vernon Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Tracksmith and Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Round-Up: Millrose Games, breakout for Issy Boffey and gambling in athletics
The 2026 Millrose Games did not disappoint. The team round-up the big stories from New York, including another win for Cole Hocker, more improvements from Cam Myers and victory for Nikki Hiltz in their season opener. Hannah's not stopped smiling since Issy Boffey's incredible run to go second on the UK indoor 800m rankings - and we talk about the latest bust for gambling in athletics, and why the rules are what they are. 📸 John Nepolitan Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Tracksmith and Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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London Marathon 2026 | Elite Men (International)
Could the course record fall this year?! In the final episode of elite announcement week, we preview the men’s race - Sabastian Sawe’s back to defend his title, with Jacob Kiplimo also returning after his first marathon win in Chicago - 2:01:25 is the time to beat. Joining them are Olympic champion Tamirat Tola, track great Joshua Cheptegei as well as much anticipated marathon debuts for Yomif Kejelcha and Hagos Gebrhiwet. London Marathon’s head of elite athletes Spencer Barden - who puts these fields together - joins us to discuss the big talking points. 📸 Ian Walton for London Marathon Events Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Tracksmith and Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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London Marathon 2026 | Elite Women (International)
We’re back to take a deep look at an electric field that has been assembled for the elite women’s race, featuring the women’s only world record holder Tigist Assefa against the athlete who previously held the mark - and who beat the Ethiopian at the World Championships - Peres Jepchirchir. Sifan Hassan’s back to impress, while Hellen Obiri goes for a fast time after excelling in Boston and New York in recent years. Joining us to discuss the entries is the man who puts these fields together - London Marathon’s head of elite athletes Spencer Barden. 📸 Jed Leicester for London Marathon Events Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Tracksmith and Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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London Marathon 2026 | Elite Wheelchair field with David Weir
The wheelchair field is the focus on day two of London Marathon elite entry announcement week and in this episode we have a very special guest - as record eight-time winner and British Paralympic legend David Weir joins us to talk through his love for the race and what's to come. Subscribe, follow and leave us a review if you can - and stay tuned for more podcasts throughout the week. 📸 Gary Oakley for London Marathon Events Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Tracksmith and Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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London Marathon 2026 | Elite British field with Emile Cairess and Eilish McColgan
We're thrilled to have linked up with the London Marathon for a week of announcements of the elite fields - starting with the British athletes, featuring interviews with Eilish McColgan and Emile Cairess. Subscribe, follow and leave us a review if you can - and stay tuned for more podcasts throughout the week. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Tracksmith and Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Round-Up | New Balance Indoor GP, Millrose Games preview, Tokyo and Boston marathon fields
It's a rare Sunday podcast for the team to look back at some incredible performances at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston, and a little look ahead to the Millrose Games next weekend. We also wrap up the latest news from elsewhere, including elite announcements for the Tokyo and Boston marathons. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. 📸 Kevin Morris Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Tracksmith and Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Round-Up | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix preview, results round-up and ATHLE.ch Ethiopia
Track and field season is properly here! The first big meet of 2026 takes place in Boston this weekend for the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix. Hannah and Rich preview the event, round-up the latest news and speak to Guillaume Laurent, from ATHLE.ch Ethiopia, about the work his organisation are doing to give opportunities to young aspiring athletes in Ethiopia. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Tracksmith and Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Morgan Lake | British High Jump Record Holder
Joining us in this episode is Morgan Lake, who became the first British woman to clear 2m in the high jump in 2025 and won her first Diamond League title in London. Morgan talks openly and honestly about her mindset throughout not just last season but her career - and how she's matured over time, what her goals are for 2026, and much more. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by both Tracksmith - get 20% off your first purchase with the code PODIUM20 at checkout - as well as Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Tracksmith and Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Benson Kipruto | Multiple major marathon winner
One of the all-time greatest marathoners - Kenya's Benson Kipruto - joins us on the podcast to talk about his career, how his training group are out to show what can be achieved without doping, and what he still hopes to achieve - courtesy of our brilliant sponsors, Maurten. Benson completed the set of major wins set in the USA with victory at the New York City Marathon at the back end of 2025, with a sprint finish to beat Alex Mutiso. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by both Tracksmith - get 20% off your first purchase with the code PODIUM20 at checkout - as well as Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Tracksmith and Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Round-Up | World Cross Country review, Valencia 10k and more doping disappointment
Hannah's back from Tallahassee to join Rich and Katie with a review of the World Athletics Cross Country Championships, which featured dominant wins for Jacob Kiplimo and Agnes Ngetich - and gold from a star-studded Australian relay team. There's a round up of the Valencia 10k - where Eilish McColgan regained her European record - and we wrap up latest news in athletics, including the provisional suspension of New York City Marathon third placer, Albert Korir. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by both Tracksmith - get 20% off your first purchase with the code PODIUM20 at checkout - as well as Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Tracksmith and Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Back for 2026, World Cross Country Championships preview, Prescod joins Enhanced Games
Starting our first full calendar year at Podium, Hannah joins Rich and Katie from Tallahassee to preview the World Athletics Cross Country Championships, which takes place this weekend. Jacob Kiplimo, Agnes Ngetich and a strong British team headed by Megan Keith are among those in Florida looking to take the titles. There's a look at the Valencia 10k, and the team also reflect on Reece Prescod's decision to join the Enchanced Games. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by both Tracksmith - get 20% off your first purchase with the code PODIUM20 at checkout - as well as Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Tracksmith and Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Podium's End of Season Awards 2025
It's here - the final episode of 2025! Hannah, Rich and Katie review the season by picking their favourite moments of the year - who will come out on top for athletes of 2025? What was our worst prediction? Who was the breakout star? We'll be back with season 2 in January 2026 after a short break - Happy New Year! 📸 Erin Groll Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by both Tracksmith - get 20% off your first purchase with the code PODIUM20 at checkout - as well as Maurten - use Podium15 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2025 - we thank Tracksmith and Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jazmin Sawyers | 2023 European Indoor long jump champion
Jazmin Sawyers joins us as our final guest of 2025 to talk through her multi-talented career, the high expectations she sets for herself and a potential return to winter sports in the future... The European indoor gold medallist from 2023 and Commonwealth silver medallist bounced back from injury which forced her to miss the Paris Olympics with a strong comeback to reach the World Championships and Tokyo - and says there's a lot more to come yet. Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by both Tracksmith - get 20% off your first purchase with the code PODIUM20 at checkout - as well as Maurten - use Podium15 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2025 - we thank Tracksmith and Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Round-Up | European Cross Country Championships, Kalakaua Mile and pole vault on Oxford Street?
In the final round-up of 2025, Hannah, Rich and Katie look back at the European Athletics Cross Country Championships in Lagoa, Portugal - as well as the Kalakaua Mile in Hawaii. There's also the latest on Grand Slam Track after filing for bankruptcy, and whether pole vault could be brought to the streets of central London for the Diamond League. Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by both Tracksmith - get 20% off your first purchase with the code PODIUM20 at checkout - as well as Maurten - use Podium15 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2025 - we thank Tracksmith and Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Camryn Rogers | Olympic and World Hammer champion
Camryn Rogers has dominated hammer throwing over the past few years and the Canadian became a double world champion in Tokyo, having also won the Olympic gold medal at Paris 2024. But getting to this point hasn't been easy, having lived through a period of homelessness in her teenage years. In this conversation, Camryn pays tribute to her mum and talks through her inspirational story to the top of the sport. Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by both Tracksmith - get 20% off your first purchase with the code PODIUM20 at checkout - as well as Maurten - use Podium15 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2025 - we thank Tracksmith and Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Valencia Marathon review, what next for Alex Yee and Euro XC preview
The team look back at a Valencia Marathon that did not disappoint - fast times, national records and a stunning performance from Alex Yee, who went second on the UK all-time list. We ask what could be next for the Olympic triathlon champion, round-up some early season (or pre-season?!) indoor results - including Josh Hoey's 600m world best - and look ahead to the European Athletics Cross Country Championships in Lagoa, Portugal. Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by both Tracksmith - get 20% off your first purchase with the code PODIUM20 at checkout - as well as Maurten - use Podium15 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2025 - we thank Tracksmith and Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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David Gillick | Double European Indoor Champion on his book 'The Race'
Ireland's two-time European indoor champion David Gillick joins us on the podcast to talk about his brilliant new book 'The Race', co-authored with Cathal Dennehy, which gives a brutal, raw and honest account of life as world class effort - and the sacrifices it took to get to the top. A must for any fan of athletics to put on their Christmas list! Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube. This podcast is sponsored by both Tracksmith - get 20% off your first purchase with the code PODIUM20 at checkout - as well as Maurten - use Podium15 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2025 - we thank Tracksmith and Maurten so much for their support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The athletics podcast, brought to you by world medallist Hannah England and fellow athletics commentators Richard Newman and Katie Smith. Every week, the team will bring you the talking points, results and stories from the track, field, road and the mud of cross country, alongside big-name interviews. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.
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