Podium Athletics

The athletics podcast, brought to you by world medallist Hannah England and fellow athletics commentator Richard Newman. 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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Sep 19, 2025 · 28 min
Day 7: Podium Podlet Tokyo 2025
The team reflect on a pair of incredible 200m finals - with Melissa Jefferson-Wooden doubling up ahead of a superb silver for Britain's Amy Hunt and Noah Lyles showing his class over the distance once again - plus 400mH chat, drama across the board 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 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
Sep 18, 2025 · 32 min
Day 6: Christine Ohuruogu joins the Podium Podlet
Olympic gold medallist and double world champion Christine Ohuruogu joins the team to give her reaction to the 400m finals on day six of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo - and a phenomenal performance from Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone - plus all the rest of the action. 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
Sep 17, 2025 · 28 min
Day 5: Podium Podlet Tokyo 2025
The 1500m lived up to expectations in terms of drama - but it delivered a surprise winner. Hannah, Katie and Rich disect day 5 on the latest podlet - including victories for Mattia Furlani, Katie Moon and Faith Cherotich. 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
Sep 16, 2025 · 25 min
Day 4: Podium Podlet Tokyo 2025
After a hectic first three days of the World Athletics Championships, Rich and Hannah look back at the action from day 4 - including gold for recent podcast guest Hamish Kerr in the high jump, huge throws from Ethan Katzberg to win the hammer - while Faith Kipyegon and Cordell Tinch shut down opposition in their events - 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 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
Sep 15, 2025 · 23 min
Day 3: Podium Podlet Tokyo 2025
Another manic day at the World Athletics Championships with false starts and photo finishes - and that's just the men's marathon! Another Mondo world record, steeplechase shocks, 1500m drama - catch up with day three on the latest podlet. 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
Sep 14, 2025 · 25 min
Day 2: Podium Podlet Tokyo 2025
The team fly through a packed day of racing, throwing and jumping at the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo - the 100m races delivered, there was a Jamaican carnival, and drama already in the men's 1500m - in just the heats! 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
Sep 13, 2025 · 20 min
Day 1: Podium Podlet Tokyo 2025
Hannah, Rich and Katie give their first takes from the opening day of action at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo - in the first full 'Podium Podlet' that we'll be bringing you at the end of every day. With the team working on commentary throughout the event, expect quick round-ups, excited voices and a bit of delirium...! 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
Sep 12, 2025 · 18 min
Podium Podlet Tokyo 2025: Hello from Japan!
Hannah, Katie and Rich check in ahead of Saturday's start of the World Athletics Championships with a little update and a hello from Tokyo, before the action begins at the weekend. 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
Sep 11, 2025 · 54 min
Throws Preview featuring Neeraj Chopra, Valarie Allman | World Athletics Championships 2025
Hannah and Rich look ahead to the throws at the World Athletics Championships, featuring interviews with Neeraj Chopra, Mykolas Alekna, Valarie Allman and Ryan Crouser. 📷 DIAMOND LEAGUE AG FOR DIAMOND LEAGUE AG 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! Hosted on Acast. See ⁠acast.com/privacy⁠ for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 10, 2025 · 1 hr 20 min
Endurance Preview with Matthew Centrowitz and Nick Willis | World Athletics Championships 2025
Rio 2016 1500m champion Matthew Centrowitz and double Olympic medallist Nick Willis join Rich and Hannah to look ahead to the events from 800m-10,000m at the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo, thanks to our partnership with Tracksmith. 📷 Guillaume Laurent 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
Sep 9, 2025 · 52 min
Jumps Preview with Andreas Trajkovski | World Athletics Championships 2025
European Indoor Championships finalist Andreas Trajkovski joins Rich and Hannah to preview the jump events ahead of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, featuring interviews with Mondo Duplantis, Emmanouil Karalis and Nicola Olyslagers. 📷 Erin Groll 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! Hosted on Acast. See ⁠acast.com/privacy⁠ for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 8, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Marathon with Paula's Run Club - Paula Radcliffe and Chris Thompson | World Championships 2025
Podium is delighted to have teamed up with @paulasrunclub for this World Athletics Championships preview for the men's and women's marathons in Tokyo. 2005 world champion and former world record holder Paula Radcliffe and Olympian Chris Thompson join Rich and Hannah to look ahead to the event, Emile Cairess' chances of a medal and the conditions facing athletes in Japan. 📷 Thomas Lovelock 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 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! Hosted on Acast. See ⁠acast.com/privacy⁠ for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 7, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
Sprints Preview with Richard Kilty | World Athletics Championships 2025
Multiple Olympic, world, European and Commonwealth medallist turned coach Richard Kilty joins Rich and Hannah to preview the sprint events at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo - 100m, 200m, 400m, 110/100mH, 400mH and the relays. Can anyone beat Melissa Jefferson-Wooden? And will the experience of Noah Lyles be a key factor in Japan? 📷 Erin Groll 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! Hosted on Acast. See ⁠acast.com/privacy⁠ for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 6, 2025 · 57 min
Ep 27: Neil Gourley
World indoor silver medallist Neil Gourley joins the team to look ahead to the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, in what’s already been a successful year for the Scot. Gourley talks about his journey to the top, competing in such a competitive event with British team-mates Josh Kerr and Jake Wightman, how to beat Jakob Ingebrigtsen - and lots 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 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
Sep 4, 2025 · 48 min
Ep 26: Emile Cairess
Emile Cairess joins the team ahead of his attempt to go for a medal at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, having come so close to the podium at the Paris Olympics. The 27-year-old discusses his path to distance running, his form and hopes for Japan and his laser focus to go for gold at Los Angeles 2028. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really h
Sep 2, 2025 · 1 hr 24 min
Ep 25: Diamond League final round-up, Sydney Marathon review
In our last review episode before the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Hannah’s back from holiday to join Rich for a round-up of the Diamond League final, featuring interviews from Zurich - where Rich was in attendance last week. There’s a look back at the Sydney Marathon - now the world’s 7th major - which featured another win for Sifan Hassan, and we round-up the latest news from elsewhere too - including a superb victory for Tom Evans at UTMB. 📷 DIAMOND LEAGUE A
Aug 29, 2025 · 24 min
Re-Release: Sydney Marathon Preview with Jo Pavey
European 10,000m champion, world medallist and former marathoner Jo Pavey joins Rich to preview the Sydney Marathon - which has officially becomes and Abbott World Marathon Majors event this weekend, featuring Sifan Hassan and Eliud Kipchoge. Jo also picks through some highlights of the recent New York City Marathon elite field announcement, and gives her thoughts on Ruth Chepn'getich's provisional ban. 📷 Jason Ludlow for London Marathon Events ***Present
Aug 28, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
Ep 24: Nikki Hiltz
“I’m on this journey to see how fast I can run three and three quarter lap - I’m not doing it for love and praise, and I’m not doing it for hate and backlash - I’m doing this because this is who I am”. Nikki Hiltz was a brilliant guest on Podium, recorded just before they won their first ever Diamond League meeting in Brussels (we’d love to say we planned this, timing wise…!). The 1500m specialist, who won silver at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in 2024, is blaz
Aug 27, 2025 · 43 min
BONUS: GB team announcement reaction
Citius Mag's Preet Majithia joins Rich in Zurich to react to Tuesday's Great Britain and Northern Ireland team announcement for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo - Georgia Hunter Bell has decided to focus on the 800m, there are stacked relay line-ups and a few talking points but there are largely no controversial issues. Time to get excited for British fans? ***Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscrib
Aug 25, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
Ep 23: Adam Gemili and Jo Pavey on Diamond League final, Lausanne, Brussels and Sydney Marathon
Hannah and Katie are away for this episode - but how about this to make up for it...! European gold medallists Adam Gemili and Jo Pavey join Rich to look ahead to the Diamond League final in Zurich, look back at the meetings in Lausanne and Brussels and ahead to the Sydney Marathon - with the road season well and truly back! Adam gives his insights on the current storylines in men's and women's sprinting, his joy watching British team-mate Laura Muir return to form and the event he'