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Podium Athletics

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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  • 145 episodes
  • Updated Monday

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  • Jun 24, 2025 · 54 min

    Ep 5: Breaking4 - The science of Faith Kipyegon’s history making attempt, Paris Diamond League and European Athletics Team Championships preview

    <p>This week, Kenya’s world record holder and 3-time Olympic gold medallist Faith Kipyegon will attempt to make history in Paris by becoming the first woman to break the four minute mile - but is it physically achievable? Dr Mark Burnley, senior lecturer in exercise physiology at Loughborough University, breaks it down, while Commonwealth 10,000m champion Eilish McColgan and 2022 world 1500m champion Jake Wightman give their opinions.</p><br><p>Fresh from returning from commentary in Paris, Hann

  • Jun 19, 2025 · 1 hr

    Ep 4: Christian Taylor

    <p>Double Olympic and four-time world triple jump champion Christian Taylor joins Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith to discuss incredible career, how he strived to break Jonathan Edwards' world record, the future of field events, the Olympic Games and much more. </p><br><p>Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast.</p><br><p>This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/68244f4175c05d72cf9a2ebc/shows/6824502

  • Jun 17, 2025 · 59 min

    Ep 3: Grand Slam Track, Mondo does it again and Stockholm/Oslo Diamond League round-up

    <p>Hannah, Rich and Katie discuss the future of Grand Slam Track, following its early curtailment for the 2025 season and look back at Diamond League meetings in Oslo and Stockholm, after Mondo Duplantis broke the pole vault world record for the 12th time in his career. </p><br><p>Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast.</p><br><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/podiumathleticspodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_bl

  • Jun 12, 2025 · 53 min

    Ep 2: Eilish McColgan

    <p>Eilish McColgan joins Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith as the first athlete guest on Podium. The Commonwealth champion discusses her London Marathon debut, the versality of her career which has seen her compete across Olympic Games, World Athletics Championships, European Athletics Championships and Commonwealth Games, and the highs and lows of social media.</p><br><p>Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast.</p><br><p>This po

  • Jun 10, 2025 · 57 min

    Ep 1: We’re finally here, World Championships 2029 bid and Rome round-up

    <p>After months of planning, we're finally here for episode one of Podium! World silver medallist Hannah England and fellow athletics commentators Rich Newman and Katie Smith discuss London's bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships, plans for the 2026 European Athletics Championships, continued doping scandals from London 2012 Olympic Games, and look back at the Rome Diamond League and action from the past week.</p><br><p>This podcast is sponsored by <a href="maurten.com" rel="noopener no