Episodes

  • Au Revoir Paris ’24! Seb Coe joins Sanya’s Pajama Party and reflects on a fantastic Olympic Games

    Au Revoir Paris ’24! Seb Coe joins Sanya’s Pajama Party and reflects on a fantastic Olympic Games
    Aug 11 2024
    Our time in Paris has come to the end and the podcast team are having their very own Closing Ceremony as we look back on the last 11 days of Athletics action at the Olympic Games. Sanya Richards-Ross and Greg Rutherford get into their PJs to discuss the highs and lows of events on the track and are joined by Athletics legends, and World Athletics President, Seb Coe, who shares his personal highlights and picks his superstars from a brilliant meet. Get more from the World of Athletics and watch a full video version of this podcast at worldathletics.org/insidetrack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Nataliya Dobrynska on an important Paris ’24 for Ukraine under the shadow of war and the podcast is blessed by ROYALTY!

    Nataliya Dobrynska on an important Paris ’24 for Ukraine under the shadow of war and the podcast is blessed by ROYALTY!
    Aug 10 2024
    On our penultimate podcast episode of our daily Paris 2024 Olympic Games coverage, we are blessed by Royalty, as his Serene Highness, Prince Albert II of Monaco sat down with Greg Rutherford and Sanya Richards-Ross, where he discusses the Monegasques’ involvement and his own career as an Olympian Bobsledder! Our hosts were also joined by Ukrianian Olympian and former athlete, Nataliya Dobrynska, who reflected on her country’s performance in Paris and World Athletics President, Seb Coe’s visit to Kyiv. Sports Journalist, Matt Lawton was on the ground for that meeting with Ukraine President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and he gives his first-hand account. We’ll be back tomorrow with our final episode of our daily podcast run. Watch the full video version of this episode, explore the back catalogue and fine even more great Athletics insight via worldathletics.org/insidetrack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • Laughs and Tears from Paris ‘24 with guests Paula Radcliffe and Dame Valerie Adams

    Laughs and Tears from Paris ‘24 with guests Paula Radcliffe and Dame Valerie Adams
    Aug 10 2024
    Paris ‘24 is flying past! We’re already on Day 9 of the Athletics at the Olympics Games and you can catch up with it all on Inside Track: The Official Podcast of World Athletics. On today’s episode, Sanya Richards-Ross and Greg Rutherford catch up on the controversy OFF the rack after the 200m Finals, as Noah Lyles blames Covid for not crossing the line first, and gold medalist Letsile Tebogo claimed he can’t be the face of Athletics because he is not an “arrogant or loud” person! Plus, our pair are joined by two very special guests; Former Marathon World Record holder and British Athletics long distance running super-star, Paula Radcliffe, who talks about the strangest things to happen to her during a race AND New Zealand Shot Put legend, Dame Valerie Adams, who discusses the challenges she faced when stepping out of the sport in 2022. Watch the full video version of this episode, explore the back catalogue and fine even more great Athletics insight via worldathletics.org/insidetrack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • Jon Ridgeon discusses innovation within athletics, including the long jump with Greg Rutherford and Noah Lyles’ mum joins the Pod from Paris ’24

    Jon Ridgeon discusses innovation within athletics, including the long jump with Greg Rutherford and Noah Lyles’ mum joins the Pod from Paris ’24
    Aug 9 2024
    Things get a little heated on this episode of Inside Track: The Official Podcast of World Athletics, as Sanya Richards-Ross and Greg Rutherford are joined by World Athletics CEO Jon Ridgeon to discuss the latest innovation in the sport INCLUDING the much talked about proposals for the Long Jump… something that Greg feels very strongly about. We separate the facts from the fiction and discuss what those changes could actually mean. Plus, the woman who made the fastest man on earth sits down on the couch to chat about her boy. Keisha Bishop talks to Greg about her son (Noah Lyles’) gold medal success and which superhero he wanted to be growing up! Follow this podcast for the “Inside Track” on the World of Athletics and for a full video version of this podcast (and more from the team talking to some of the biggest names from the sport) head to worldathletics.org/InsideTrack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • LIVE from Paris 24: The secret to Femke Bol's success & special guest Aston Eaton

    LIVE from Paris 24: The secret to Femke Bol's success & special guest Aston Eaton
    Aug 7 2024
    Join Sanya Richards-Ross and Greg Rutherford for day 7 of the Athletics at Paris ’24. Today they bring with them another stellar selection of guests from the world of track and field. First up, they are joined by the Dutch team coach and the man behind the success of Femke Bol, Laurent Meuwly, who shares his insights on getting the best out of athletes. He also talks about Femke’s chances of grabbing gold in Paris and makes his predictions for the 400m hurdles. Then, our London 2012 gold medal winning pair are joined by another legend who saw success at those games, Aston Eaton, who talks about where Paris ranks in his all-time top Olympics! Plus, in Ask Me Anything we get to find out why Greg talks to himself like a dog! Follow this podcast for the “Inside Track” on the World of Athletics and watch the full video version of this, and the other shows, at worldathletics.org/InsideTrack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • The Backstraight Boys Are Back! The Social Media superstars talk Paris 24 so far!

    The Backstraight Boys Are Back! The Social Media superstars talk Paris 24 so far!
    Aug 6 2024
    It’s day Six at Paris 24 for the Inside Track team as they, once again, bring you the latest news, biggest views and best guests from the World of Athletics at the Olympic games. On this episode our Olympic gold winning pair of Sanya Richards Ross and Greg Rutherford are joined by two sets of guests. First, social media athletics sensations (and seasoned podcasters) Jodi and Bayo, aka The Backstraight Boys, share their excitement about being in the French capital for the games and talk about the future of athletics coverage. Plus, we also hear from Kenyan World Champion and Olympic Silver medalist, Janeth Busiennei and Athletics “Supercoach” Ralph Mouchbahani who both talk about the different ways that they are “giving back” to the sport. If you want to hear more from The Backstraight Boys then you can check out their podcast here: https://backstraightathletics.buzzsprout.com/ Follow this podcast for the “Inside Track” on the World of Athletics and watch the full video version of this, and the other shows, at worldathletics.org/InsideTrack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • Ato Boldon predicts a NEW 400m world record at Paris 24 and Renaud Lavillenie brings some French flair!

    Ato Boldon predicts a NEW 400m world record at Paris 24 and Renaud Lavillenie brings some French flair!
    Aug 5 2024
    Not one, not two, but THREE guests today on Inside Track as we bring you the hottest chat and talking points from Paris 24! Sprint legend Ato Boldon stuns Sanya as he predicts one men's record that will tumble on the track, French pole vault icon Renaud Lavillenie challenges Greg to a backyard competition and British athlete Adam Gemili reveals how Usain Bolt has changed attitudes in the sport. Follow this podcast for the “Inside Track” on the World of Athletics and watch the full video version of this, and the other shows, at worldathletics.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Mondo Duplantis is GOING for the World Record at Paris 24 and find out Sally Gunnell's 'pet name'

    Mondo Duplantis is GOING for the World Record at Paris 24 and find out Sally Gunnell's 'pet name'
    Aug 4 2024
    Inside Track is back for another action packed podcast in Paris as Olympic champions Greg Rutherford and Sanya Richards-Ross are joined by Helena and Greg - the parents of Pole Vault sensation Mondo Duplantis - and they reveal why the Swede isn't going to be holding back at the Stade de France. Plus, British legend Sally Gunnell drops in and finds out that Greg named a pet after her in the 90s! Follow this podcast for the “Inside Track” on the World of Athletics and watch the full video version of this, and the other shows, at worldathletics.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    47 mins