Behind the Sports Star

By: Leah Sherlock
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  • Welcome to Behind the Sports Star!

    On TV screens, in stadiums, and arenas, we see Sports Stars thrive in their 'natural habitats'. Behind the Sports Star goes one step further and looks behind the lense at what it takes to be the best in the game.

    From Football, Netball, and Rugby, to stars of newer sports such as CrossFit and Hyrox, this podcast will deep dive into the careers of those you love to watch.

    Follow along on Instagram @behindthesportsstar

    Listen to our sister show, Behind the Sounds - https://rss.com/podcasts/behindthesounds/

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    (Formerly 'WOD you talkin' about?)
    Leah Sherlock 2025
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  • Matthew Aldridge: Team GB Rower and Olympic Bronze Medallist

    Matthew Aldridge: Team GB Rower and Olympic Bronze Medallist
    Jan 13 2025

    If you are a current listener of WOD you talkin about, thanks for sticking around into this new era - and if you are new here - welcome!

    I’m delighted to welcome our first guest of 2025 and officially of Behind the Sports Star, Matthew Aldridge! Matthew is a GB rower, European and World Champion, and most recently achieved Bronze at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

    We chatted in detail about how he became a rower, what the season looks like for him, the pressure to win at the Olympics, and eyes ahead to LA 2028!

    As always, don’t forget to like, rate and subscribe, to be the first to hear all about our new episodes and content. Enjoy!

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