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London Marathon 2026 | Sawe interview and reaction after historic day

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:23:00 -0000

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.

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Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.

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London Marathon preview and Boston review

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:16:00 -0000

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.

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Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.

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Julia Paternain | World marathon bronze medallist

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0000

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".

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Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.

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London Marathon CEO Hugh Brasher and Boston preview

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0000

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.

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Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.

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Sabastian Sawe | London Marathon champion

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0000

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.

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Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.

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Round-Up | Gout Gout's WU20 record, World Marathon Championships and a guest commentator

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:29:00 -0000

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

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Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.

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Patrick Dever | Third at New York City Marathon

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0000

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.

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Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.

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Round-Up | Gressier's improved European record, marathon updates and novelty sprints

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:35:00 -0000

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.

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Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.

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Fuelling for marathons with Maurten’s Josh Rowe

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0000

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.

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Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.

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Jessica Warner-Judd | 800m to the marathon and everything in between

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0000

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

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Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.

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Round-Up | Maurie Plant Meet, Kerr's world record attempt and love for Gemili

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:49:00 -0000

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.

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Phil Sesemann | Olympic marathoner and top five UK all-time

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0000

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.

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Day 3 | Podium Podlet Kujawy Pomorze 2026

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:35:00 -0000

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

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Day 2 | Podium Podlet Kujawy Pomorze 2026

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:28:00 -0000

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

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Day 1 | Podium Podlet Kujawy Pomorze 2026

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:28:00 -0000

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.

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Patrizia van der Weken | World and European medallist

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0000

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

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Round-Up | Tesfay stuns in Barcelona, Keith’s brilliant half marathon debut in NYC and Bath Half

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:14:00 -0000

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.

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Preview | World Athletics Indoor Championships 2026

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:14:00 -0000

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.

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Ben Pattison | World 800m bronze medallist

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0000

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.

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Round-Up | Guttormsen's new level, victory for Caudery and Kiplimo's world record

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:03:00 -0000

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.

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Reaction | Great Britain team for World Indoors

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:28:00 -0000

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.

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Round-Up | GB latest, Karalis' breakthrough and the US Half Marathon Championships fiasco

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:51:00 -0000

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

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Marcel Hug | 7 x Paralympic champion, world record holder and multiple marathon major winner

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0000

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.

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Round-Up | Torun review, controversial DQ, Megan Keith’s European record

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:16:00 -0000

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.

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Round-Up | Keely Hodgkinson’s incredible world record, Lievin round-up and Mondo’s music

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:24:00 -0000

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

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Round-Up | UK Athletics Indoor Championships, Kipyegon’s road debut

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:20:00 -0000

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.

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Preview | UK Athletics Indoor Championships

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:29:00 -0000

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

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Round-Up | Bol's 800m debut, Hunter-Bell's world lead and World Indoor Tour results

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:36:00 -0000

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.

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Issy Boffey | Second UK all-time over 800m indoors

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0000

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.

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Round-Up: Millrose Games, breakout for Issy Boffey and gambling in athletics

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:06:00 -0000

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

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London Marathon 2026 | Elite Men (International)

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:57:00 -0000

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.

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London Marathon 2026 | Elite Women (International)

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:57:00 -0000

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.

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London Marathon 2026 | Elite Wheelchair field with David Weir

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:00:00 -0000

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.

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London Marathon 2026 | Elite British field with Emile Cairess and Eilish McColgan

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:00:00 -0000

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.

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Round-Up | New Balance Indoor GP, Millrose Games preview, Tokyo and Boston marathon fields

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:09:00 -0000

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.

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Round-Up | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix preview, results round-up and ATHLE.ch Ethiopia

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:10:00 -0000

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.

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Morgan Lake | British High Jump Record Holder

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0000

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.

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Benson Kipruto | Multiple major marathon winner

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0000

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.

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Round-Up | World Cross Country review, Valencia 10k and more doping disappointment

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:16:00 -0000

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.

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Back for 2026, World Cross Country Championships preview, Prescod joins Enhanced Games

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:21:00 -0000

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.

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Podium's End of Season Awards 2025

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0000

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

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Jazmin Sawyers | 2023 European Indoor long jump champion

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0000

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.

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Round-Up | European Cross Country Championships, Kalakaua Mile and pole vault on Oxford Street?

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:16:00 -0000

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.

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Camryn Rogers | Olympic and World Hammer champion

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0000

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.

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Valencia Marathon review, what next for Alex Yee and Euro XC preview

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:13:00 -0000

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.

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David Gillick | Double European Indoor Champion on his book 'The Race'

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0000

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!

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Valencia Marathon preview, World Athletics Awards and the end for Grand Slam Track?

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:52:00 -0000

Rich and Hannah are back to look ahead to the Valencia Marathon on Sunday, where Peres Jepchirchir will compete for the first time since winning world gold, with Brits Alex Yee, Phil Sesemann, Charlotte Purdue and Rose Harvey all on the start list.

Elsehwere, Brigid Kosgei returned to form in Shanghai, there's more bad news for Grand Slam Track and its future - and we look back at the World Athletics Awards.

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Charlotte Purdue | Top 3 all-time British marathoner

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Charlotte Purdue, who sits third on the all-time list of the fastest British women to complete a marathon, joins us as we look ahead to her next race at the Valencia Marathon.

Charlotte opens up on the pain of missing out on the Paris 2024 Olympics, the strength she's gained from injury setbacks, her hopes for the future and much more.

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What would Podium do to change athletics?!

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0000

What would you do if you could reinvent athletics?! No false starts? Mandatory events? Random lane draws? Lapped athletes eliminated?

In a quieter week, Hannah, Rich and Katie play a game of fantasy athletics, thinking up ways (both serious and not quite so serious) to change the sport for the better (?!) - extendable hurdles anyone?!

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📸 Erin Groll

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Lilian Odira | 800m world champion

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Lilian Odira ripped up the script in Tokyo when she won the 800m world title ahead of British pair Georgia Hunter Bell and Keely Hodgkinson - but her story is better than just the success of her victory.

The Kenyan has had to be patient on her path to glory and took time out of the sport to start a family - her two boys are her biggest fans.

In what we believe to be her first full English language victory since the World Athletics Championships, Lilian told us about how she's risen to the top of her discipline.

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Jack Buckner | UK Athletics CEO

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:22:00 -0000

UK Athletics chief executive Jack Buckner - a European champion over 5000m - joins us on this episode to discuss how he's led a transformation of the organisation since taking over in 2022, what Great Britain's performance at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo means for the build-up to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, and much more.

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Round-Up: LA 2028 Olympic programme, XC Winter Games update and GB funding

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:56:00 -0000

Rich and Hannah analyse the programme for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, following the release of the schedule this week - who can double, do we like it (yes) and are there really controversial issues...

There's also an update on cross country at the Winter Olympic Games and a look at the latest round of funding for British athletes.

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Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows | M11 Track Club

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:08:00 -0000

Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows join us to talk about the success of M11 Track Club, as well as their philosophies and principles which has helped guide athletes like Keely Hodgkinson and Georgia Hunter Bell to the top of the sport.

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Charlie Dobson

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Britain's Charlie Dobson, European silver medallist over 400m and a bronze medal winner over 4x400m relay at the Paris Olympics and Budapest World Championships, talks through his 2025 season and his plans for the future - including his love for the 200m.

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📸 DIAMOND LEAGUE AG FOR DIAMOND LEAGUE AG

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Round-Up: Kipruto and Obiri victorious at New York City Marathon & is the World Treadmill Championships what the sport needs?

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:01:00 -0000

Katie, Hannah and Rich look back at the New York City Marathon, which featured the tightest of victories for Benson Kipruto and another major marathon win for Hellen Obiri.

The team give their thoughts on the recently announced World Treadmill Championships, known as RunX, the qualifying process for the World Athletics Ultimate Championships, and how the governing body is working to clean up the sport in all ways.

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📸 Jane Monti for Race Results Weekly

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Sharon Lokedi

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The reigning Boston Marathon champion Sharon Lokedi joins the team as she looks ahead to another shot at the New York City Marathon - a race she won on her debut over the distance in 2022.

Lokedi talks about her route to becoming one of the top marathon runners in the world, her friendly rivalry with Hellen Obiri and motivates her going forward.

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📸 Noble Boutin

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Chepng'etich ban reaction, Almgren's latest European record and New York City Marathon preview

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:32:00 -0000

In a busy episode, Rich, Hannah and Katie give their reaction to Ruth Chepng'etich's three-year doping ban, and what could happen next.

There's a look back at the Valencia Half Marathon, where the women's world record was again under attack by Agnes Ngetich and Andreas Almgren picked up a European record - plus there's a preview of a stacked New York City Marathon - the last major of the year.

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📸 © Bank of America Chicago Marathon/Kevin Morris

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Cole Hocker

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:06:00 -0000

The USA's Olympic 1500m and world 5000m champion Cole Hocker is our latest guest, fresh from a wild ride at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

Cole is a great listen - pretty much anything was on the table and we got to talk about mindset, rivalries, future goals and much more - enjoy!

📸 Guillaume Laurent

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Amsterdam Marathon, what's next for Joshua Cheptegei and Great South Run

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:43:00 -0000

After a long delay to publish due to AWS (!) Rich and Hannah look back at the action on the roads over the past week, including victories for Marc Scott and Verity Ockenden at the Great South Run and a review of the Amsterdam Marathon - which featured the latest attempt over the distance for Joshua Cheptegei.

📸 Chloe Knott for London Marathon Events

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Jessica Hull

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0000

Australia's Jessica Hull joins us on the podcast to discuss her career after wrapping up her 2025 season with 1500m bronze at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

Having broken numerous records for athletics in Australia, Jess talks about a range of subjects - including her Olympic silver in Paris, plans for the future, and her thoughts on cross country at the Winter Olympics.

📸 Louis Hadfield

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Kiplimo and Feysa dominate Chicago, thoughts on Athlos and Bol's big move

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:10:00 -0000

The team look back at the Chicago Marathon, where there were impressive wins for Jacob Kiplimo and Hawi Feysa (are we seeing the beginning of something special over 26.2 miles from Kiplimo?).

There's also a review of Athlos - the positives and negatives - and excitement around Femke Bol's new focus on the 800m.

📸 ©️ Bank of America Chicago Marathon/Kevin Morris

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Calli Hauger-Thackery

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0000

Calli Hauger-Thackery is the second fastest British woman to run a marathon - only behind former world record holder Paula Radcliffe - and she heads to Chicago this weekend as a genuine contender for a spot on the podium.

In this episode, Calli talks about how she was always destined for the longer distances and her rapid progress over 26.2 miles.

Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.

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Kayla Green from Athlos, Chicago Marathon preview - and athletics at the Winter Olympics?

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:40:00 -0000

Rich and Hannah are joined by Athlos co-creator and CMO Kayla Green to look ahead to this week's event in New York, and plans for the future.

There's also a preview of the Chicago Marathon, which is the next stop on the Jacob Kiplimo hype train, discussion about Seb Coe's hopes that cross country will be included in the Winter Olympics schedule by 2030, a look back at the World Para Athletics Championships - and what is going on with Nafi Thiam and the Belgian federation?

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Evan Dunfee: Part 2 - Becoming a global champion and tackling drugs in athletics

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0000

In the second part of our interview with Canada's new 35km race walk world champion, Evan Dunfee talks about the pain he had to go through to close out victory at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, the battle against drugs cheats in the sport, and what comes next.

Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.

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Evan Dunfee: Part 1 - Journey to world champion and how to grow race walking's popularity

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0000

In the first part of our interview with Canada's new race walking world champion Evan Dunfee, the Tokyo gold medallist talks about how he found his way into the event, the struggles it took to reach the top and the innovations he'd come up with to increase interest in a discipline he's passionate about.

Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.

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World Athletics Championships 2025 - The Alternative Awards

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:35:00 -0000

Hannah, Rich and Katie are (sort of) refreshed and ready to go again as the team return to action following the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, with their alternative awards and reflections on nine days of competition in Japan.

What was the feel good moment? Who delivered the performance of the Championships? And what was the biggest disappointment...?! All that and more in this edition of Podium.

📷 Erin Groll

Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.

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Day 9: Podium Podlet Tokyo 2025

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 15:15:00 -0000

The World Athletics Championships in Tokyo have come to a close (albeit a few hours later than planned - thanks rain), so for one last time the team disect the action from day 9 - including medals for Georgia Hunter Bell and Keely Hogdkinson in the 800m.

Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.

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Day 8: Podium Podlet Tokyo 2025

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 14:23:00 -0000

On a night of total chaos in the relays - which will result in two re-runs early on day nine, the team look back at the penultimate day of the World Athletics Championships 2025 - which featured brilliant finishses in the men's 800m and women's 5000m.

Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.

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Day 7: Podium Podlet Tokyo 2025

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:31:00 -0000

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.

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Day 6: Christine Ohuruogu joins the Podium Podlet

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:35:00 -0000

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.

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Day 5: Podium Podlet Tokyo 2025

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:18:00 -0000

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.

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Day 4: Podium Podlet Tokyo 2025

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:46:00 -0000

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.

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Day 3: Podium Podlet Tokyo 2025

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:52:00 -0000

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.

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Day 2: Podium Podlet Tokyo 2025

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 14:52:00 -0000

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.

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Day 1: Podium Podlet Tokyo 2025

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 14:54:00 -0000

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.

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Podium Podlet Tokyo 2025: Hello from Japan!

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 07:10:00 -0000

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.

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Throws Preview featuring Neeraj Chopra, Valarie Allman | World Athletics Championships 2025

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0000

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

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Endurance Preview with Matthew Centrowitz and Nick Willis | World Athletics Championships 2025

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 02:57:00 -0000

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

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Jumps Preview with Andreas Trajkovski | World Athletics Championships 2025

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0000

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

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Marathon with Paula's Run Club - Paula Radcliffe and Chris Thompson | World Championships 2025

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0000

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

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Sprints Preview with Richard Kilty | World Athletics Championships 2025

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0000

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

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Ep 27: Neil Gourley

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0000

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.

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Ep 26: Emile Cairess

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0000

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.

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Ep 25: Diamond League final round-up, Sydney Marathon review

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0000

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 AG FOR DIAMOND LEAGUE AG

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Re-Release: Sydney Marathon Preview with Jo Pavey

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0000

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

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Ep 24: Nikki Hiltz

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0000

“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 blazing a trail, having come out as non-binary in 2021. Nikki is one of few track and field athletes to transcend the sport and in this interview they talk about their journey to the top of their game.

📷 DIAMOND LEAGUE AG FOR DIAMOND LEAGUE AG

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BONUS: GB team announcement reaction

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:35:43 -0000

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?

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Ep 23: Adam Gemili and Jo Pavey on Diamond League final, Lausanne, Brussels and Sydney Marathon

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:08:58 -0000

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's enjoying most right now...it might surprise you!

Jo gives her thoughts on Sydney - with more to come later this week on more road running news, including the New York City Marathon elite field announcements and on Ruth Chepn'getich - episode out on Friday.

Keep an eye on the podcast feed for more bonuses this week, with team selections expected.

📷 DIAMOND LEAGUE AG FOR DIAMOND LEAGUE AG

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Ep 22: Marco Arop

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0000

It was a huge honour to have Canada's 2023 800m world champion Marco Arop join the Podium team to discuss his life and career so far.

Arop is at the forefront of a golden era for his event, a friendly rivalry with Emmanuel Wanyonyi putting the men's 800m on the brink of a new world record, among what is already epic racing.

Marco talks about his roots in the sport and how much he feels he owes his family for his success - and much more.

📷 Erin Groll

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Ep 21: Hodgkinson’s flex in Silesia, Nuguse is back and predicting Ingebrigtsen’s Tokyo plan

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0000

The team look back at Keely Hodgkinson’s dream return to racing, taking almost 2 seconds off the previous world lead in her first event since winning gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics - and what that might mean for Georgia Hunter Bell.

A full review of Silesia also includes analysis of a well needed victory for Yared Nuguse and Kishane Thompson’s dominance in the men’s 100m - and what Noah Lyles can do about it.

And what is Jakob Ingbrigtsen’s plan for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo? Hannah and Rich attempt to break down recent comments on his YouTube channel.

📷 Erin Groll

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Ep 20: Hamish Kerr

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0000

In a brilliantly honest and fun chat, New Zealand's Olympic high jump champion Hamish Kerr talks to the team about how he recovered from 'staring into the abyss' during qualification at Paris 2024 to win gold in a jump off.

Hamish talks passionately about his goals for the future (2.40m anyone?!) and how he's coped with becoming a huge star in his country.

Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.

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Ep 19: Keely Hodgkinson prepares for comeback in Silesia, Alex Yee impresses

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0000

A ‘quiet episode’ was prepared but Hannah, Rich and Katie typically found themselves with plenty of things to say ahead of a stacked schedule in Silesia, as the Diamond League season enters the business end.

The team preview Paris Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson’s comeback from a year out of competition, Faith Kipyegon’s next world record attempt and Kishane Thompson’s attempt to drown out the noise of Noah Lyles v Kenny Bednarek.

There’s also appreciation for Alex Yee’s impressive 5000m - two weeks after the the Olympic gold medallist returned to triathlon - and a recap of the European Under-20 Championships.

Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.

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📷 DIAMOND LEAGUE AG FOR DIAMOND LEAGUE AG

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Ep 18: Georgia Hunter Bell

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0000

Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medallist Georgia Hunter Bell joins the team to discuss the possibility of doubling up in the 800m/1500m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, how life has changed since leaving her full-time job, what it's like to train under Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows at M11 Track Club - and much more.

Georgia spoke to us from a training camp in Portugal, just days before winning the British 800m title in Birmingham.

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Ep 17: UK Athletics Championships review & drama at US trials

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:02:11 -0000

Rich, Hannah and Katie wrap up a brilliant weekend at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium for the UK Athletics Championships, featuring interviews with Dina Asher-Smith, Josh Kerr, Amy Hunt, Molly Caudery, Jeremiah Azu, Neil Gourley and Elliot Giles - as athletes booked their spots for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

The team also disect the drama from the US trials in Eugene, where there was more beef between Noah Lyles and Kenny Bednarek alongside plenty of shocks.

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Ep 16: The UK Athletics Championships preview

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0000

Katie’s back from her Euros adventure with the Lionesses, as the team preview British Champs in Birmingham this weekend - who’s in trouble, where are the big battles and how does qualification actually work? We’ve (Hannah) has got all the answers…😂

Ahead of the release of our full interview with Georgia Hunter Bell next week, the Paris Olympic bronze medallist reveals her plans for Birmingham and gives us the latest on whether she’ll double up in Tokyo.

There’s a brief preview of the USATF Outdoor Championships in Eugene, and we round up other news, in a packed edition.

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Ep 15: Nicola Olyslagers

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0000

“The biggest shift for me came when I realised fear didn’t have to be the enemy. I started asking myself — what if I can?”

The Australian high jumper and double world indoor champion joins us to discuss her career, how faith has changed her mindset both in and out of competition and lets us into a few secrets about what goes into her famous notebook.

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BONUS: Maurten's Andy Sparks

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0000

Andy Sparks from Maurten - one of our sponsors - talks to Hannah about the science behind the company's Bicarb System, and the benefits sodium bicarbonate can have on sports endurance performance, especially in running and cycling.

Head to the Maurten website to order the Bicarb System.

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Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.

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Ep 14: Ryan Crouser

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0000

World record holder, 3x Olympic champion and 2 x world gold medallist Ryan Crouser joins us this week to discuss the inaugural World Shot Put Series, his injury status and hopes for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, his thoughts on the future - and which thrower would win a sprint race…?!

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Ep 13: London review, Chepng'etich fallout and Andreas Trajkovski

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0000

In another busy episode, Rich and Hannah (Katie is preparing for the Women’s Euros semi-finals) take a look back at the London Diamond League meeting, which featured impressive sprint results for Julien Alfred, Oblique Seville and Charlie Dobson, a first Diamond League victory for Morgan Lake - and also marked Josh Kerr's return to action.

Andreas Trajkovski - long jumper and founder of Jumpers World - joins us to talk about the success of his platform, and the team discuss the fallout from a failed test for marathon world record holder Ruth Chepng'etich.

Mentioned in the show:

The Real Science of Sport podcast with Professor Ross Tucker and Mike Finch: https://shows.acast.com/realscienceofsport/episodes/sos-it-was-too-good-to-be-true-marathon-world-record-holder

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Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.

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Ep 12: Jeremiah Azu

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0000

Jeremiah Azu is this week's guest, mid-way through the season of his career so far. After returning to Wales following a spell in Italy, Jeremiah became world and European indoor 60m champion shortly after becoming a dad - but tells us how those victories almost didn't happen! Jeremiah also discusses his hopes for the future, being part of the GB team and how home comforts are bringing the best out of him.

Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.

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Ep 11: Lyles delivers statement comeback in Monaco, Caster Semenya and Kerr returns in London

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0000

The team look back at the Monaco Diamond League (Meeting Herculis EBS), including Noah Lyles' triumphant return to racing - beating fellow Olympic gold medallist Letsile Tebogo in the 200m - as well as Marco Arop and Emmanuel Wanyonyi in the 800m, Femke Bol in the 400mH and much more - including what's going on with Mary Moraa, and whether the women's 400m needs some spicing up with better match-ups.

There's a look at Caster Semenya's ongoing legal battle and a look ahead to the Novuna London Athletics Meeting, which will be without Keely Hodgkinson and Jakob Ingebrigtsen, but will see the return of Josh Kerr - plus another Lyles v Tebogo head-to-head.

Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.

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Ep 10: Chase Jackson

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0000

The incredible double world shot put champion Chase Jackson is our guest on this week’s podcast - and nothing is off the table. Chase has been in brilliant form this season and even told us to hold off releasing this until she broke the American record…well, she was right because since then, she’s gone and beaten her previous best twice! Chase talks about her success so far this year, inspiring girls to take up throwing disciplines, her personality on the field, British cuisine and much, much more!

Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.

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Ep 9: Prefontaine Classic review, athletics in India and Monaco preview

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0000

The team are back together again to digest the best stories from the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field, which featured world records for Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet, and brilliant match-ups. Fresh (!) off a flight from India, Rich talks about his experience of commentating on the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bangalore, and Chopra’s level of stardom in the country, plus there’s a look ahead to the Monaco Diamond League meeting - and Hannah explains why a chance encounter with former England cricketer Stuart Broad won't lead to a podcast collaboration any time soon...!

Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.

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BONUS: Thomas Röhler - Neeraj Chopra Classic

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 07:27:31 -0000

Ahead of the Neeraj Chopra Classic, Rich caught up with an all-time javelin great - Germany’s Rio 2016 Olympic champion Thomas Rohler, who discussed how the event is now truly global, his career and his hopes for the future.

Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.

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BONUS: Julius Yego - Neeraj Chopra Classic

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 09:49:09 -0000

Rich is in India to commentate on the Neeraj Chopra Classic - but we couldn't let him only do that! In the first of our bonus episodes from Bangalore, Kenya's 2015 world javelin champion Julius Yego talks about Chopra's stardom, his own rise and legacy in the sport, his future - and how he's far from done yet!

Keep an eye on the podcast feed for more from India.

Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.

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Ep 8: Jake Wightman

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0000

Great Britain's 2022 world 1500m champion Jake Wightman joins the Podium team to discuss his epic victory at Hayward Field almost three years ago, ahead of his return to Eugene for the Prefontaine Classic this weekend - the next stop on the Diamond League circuit.

Jake also talks about injury setbacks and the fight he's put in to overcome them, ending his coaching relationship with dad Geoff, and much more.

Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.

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Ep 7: Prefontaine Classic preview, Tom Jordan and Breaking4 review

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 03:43:11 -0000

In a packed episode, the former meet director at the Prefontaine Classic, Tom Jordan, joins us to discuss the man it's named after - Steve Pretontaine - and his legacy 50 years since his death aged just 24. Tom also talks about why the event in Eugene is one of the highlights on the Diamond League calendar.

Hannah and Rich preview the Pre Classic and review Faith Kipyegon's Breaking4 attempt, the European Athletics Team Championships, Jamaican trails and ask: is Sifan Hassan gearing up for another bonkers schedule, after signing up for the Sydney Marathon less than two weeks before the World Athletics Championships begin in Tokyo.

Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.

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Ep 6: Larissa Iapichino

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0000

The brilliant Larissa Iapichino is our third athlete guest, after the Italian won her first major title at the European Athletics Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn earlier this year. Coming from sporting parents in two-time Olympic silver medallist Fiona May and former pole vaulting dad (and now coach) Gianni, Larissa talks about the pressure she faced coming into athletics, her passion for the Olympics, how a 4th place finish at Paris 2024 has fuelled her ambitions going forward, and much more.

Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.

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

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0000

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.

Fresh from returning from commentary in Paris, Hannah looks back at a Diamond League meeting to remember, we preview the European Athletics Team Championships and what’s going on with Turkey’s recruitment drive?

Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith.

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Ep 4: Christian Taylor

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0000

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.

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

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0000

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.

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Ep 2: Eilish McColgan

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0000

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.

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

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0000

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.

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