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Define Your SuccessEp 32 - Winning On and Off the Field: Athletes' Guide to Sports Law with Imaniđ We delve into the world of sports law, anti-doping, selection policies, commercial contracts for athletes and the journey of athletes navigating these challenging arenas. đïž
In this episode, Olympian Abigail Irozuru has the pleasure of speaking with Imani, a dedicated athlete and aspiring sports lawyer. We cover:
đč How We Met: Training after an injury led to deep conversations and mutual respect.
đč Imani's Journey into Law: From her love of sports to understanding the impact of sports lawyers on athletes and teams.
đč Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs): Discussing notable cases lik...2024-06-2547 minDefine Your SuccessEp 31 - The Battle for Women's Sport: Transgender Athlete Inclusion & FairnessTransgender women's inclusion in women's sport has been a contentious, divisive issue for several years. Listen to an expert's perspective on this episode hosted by Abigail Irozuru with Sharron Davies - a broadcaster, author, former ITV Gladiator and Olympic swimmer who is passionate about fair sport.Â
During Sharronâs swimming career, she and her colleagues personally experienced the damaging effects of unfair sport through East Germany's dominant era, as a result of their state-sponsored doping regime. Sharron ultimately sees transgender inclusion in the womenâs category as another example of unfair sport, which she also expresses in her m...2024-05-2755 minDefine Your SuccessEp 30 - Olympic Confidence & Climate Advocacy: Tackling Imposter Syndrome and Global Inclusion with Danielle AlakijaA captivating conversation with Team Fiji Olympic athlete Danielle Alakija, as she shares her remarkable journey from childhood running superstar to becoming an Olympian at just 16 years old. Beyond the track, we delve into Danniâs passion for climate advocacy, particularly her efforts to amplify the voices of the Global South in discussions around climate change solutions. She's reimagining the UN Sustainable Development Goals to ensure inclusivity and fair representation, addressing historical inequalities and uplifting marginalised communities through her passion project - SOLI.Â
And hereâs our call to action for athletes and listeners passionate about climate advoc...2024-04-0959 minDefine Your SuccessEp 29 - Beyond the Podium: The Untapped Power of Performance Lifestyle Coaching with Erika Seltenreich-HodgsonErika Seltenreich-Hodgson is a Canadian Olympian and a Performance Lifestyle Advisor with the UK Institute of Sport, working with British Athletics and British Shooting World Class Performance Program athletes.Â
The second key conversation of the 2024 season with Define Your Success is between host Abigail Irozuru and Erika, a member of the elite high performance team.Â
Key Discussion Points:
Athlete and Sport Engagement with Performance Lifestyle Teams: Delving into the significance of athlete engagement with Performance Lifestyle Teams, Erika sheds light on how these teams play a crucial role in supporting athletes throughout their ca...2024-03-2646 minDefine Your SuccessEp 28 - Rhythmic Resilience: Building MIC Gymnastics with Mimi CesarSecond of the two-part conversation hosted by Olympian, Abigail Irozuru with Team England Commonwealth Games' rhythmic gymnast, coach and business-owner Mimi-Isabella Cesar.
Key takeaways from the conversation include:
1. Aesthetic sports like gymnastics involve subjective judging based on the athletes' appearance and execution.
2. Collaboration with experts in various fields is crucial for athletes' holistic development.
3. MIC Gymnastics offers tailored training programs and a supportive community for athletes of all ages and levels.
4. Mimi's multifaceted career includes coaching, commentating, and aspirations in media, property, and investment.
5. Embracing challenges and...2024-03-1937 minDefine Your SuccessEp 27 - Mimi Cesar - Challenging the Narrative of Never Good EnoughThe first episode after a year-long hiatus (sorry - I went AWOL!)
Conversation with 2 x Team England Commonwealth Games representative in rhythmic gymnastics, Mimi-Isabella Cesar.Â
In this first part, we speak about the highs and lows of Mimiâs competitive career and lead into her journey into entrepreneurship, inspired by righting the wrongs she experienced to be a better coach and leader to the next generation of rhythmic gymnasts.Â
Some topics explored:
Suffering emotional abuse about her body weight and shape, and subsequently her age
The best feeling of rhyt...2024-03-1235 min
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Release date: 03-02-24
Publisher: Authors Republic
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Social Science, Counseling & Inspirational
Summary:
Is it possible to be a Christian and a feminist?
The hot topic of feminism has been well documented and debated in mainstream media and yet, as Christians we come to the conversation from a slightly different vantage point. For starters, we have the benefit of a personal relationship with our creator plus the ultimate handbook in...2024-03-027h 31
Get New Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceNotes on Feminism by Lauren WindlePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/761142 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Notes on Feminism Author: Lauren Windle Narrator: Lauren Windle Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 31 minutes Release date: March 2, 2024 Genres: Social Science Publisher's Summary: Is it possible to be a Christian and a feminist? The hot topic of feminism has been well documented and debated in mainstream media and yet, as Christians we come to the conversation from a slightly different vantage point. For starters, we have the benefit of a personal relationship with our creator plus the ultimate handbook in the Bible to work out what is right...2024-03-0205 minDefine Your SuccessEp 26 - Recovery Mode & No Matter What Mentality!A quick dose of inspiration and some practical challenges from Olympian, Abigail Irozuru for you to try to apply to have a great week and âachieve greatnessâ in your own life! Share your thoughts on this episode on Instagram @definesuccessuk https://instagram.com/definesuccessuk or email info@defineyoursuccess.uk . You can even send in a short voice message with your thoughts! Https://anchor.fm/define-your-success/message2023-03-2813 minDefine Your SuccessEp 25 Mikel Thomas - Economic Impact of Diversity, 3 Olympic Experiences & Visaâs Championsâ ProgramIn this episode with 4 x Olympian from Trinidad and Tobago, Mikel Thomas, we discuss:
his Olympic experiences (the athleteâs perspective) from Beijing 2008 to London 2012 to Rio 2016.Â
his Masters program in Lausanne, Switzerland at the International Academy of Sport, Science and Technology and the doors of opportunity this opened, including being amongst FIFA, UEFA, and the global sporting ecosystemÂ
his current work at Visa in Strategic Partnerships and how other Olympians and Paralympians can get involved, particularly those in North America!Â
This is the final part of a two-part conversation with Mikel...2023-03-2136 minDefine Your SuccessEp 24 - Mikel Thomas - Christ-Centred Faith in Sport, Choosing Peace & Trusting God In ChallengesIn this episode with 4 x Olympian from Trinidad and Tobago, Mikel Thomas, we discuss:
â his origin story - how did he get involved in athletics and bobsleigh?
â the challenges heâs faced reaching 4 Olympic Games (3 Summer, 1 Winter)
â his response to these challenges - choosing peace; trusting God even in the silence and his growing faith and how he hears God.
The second part features:
â his Olympic experiences (the athleteâs perspective) from Beijing 2008 to London 2012 to Rio 2016.
â his Masters program in Lausanne, Switzerland at the International Academy of Sport, Science and Technology and the doors of opportunity this opened
â his current work at...2023-03-1438 minDefine Your SuccessEp 23 - Data-Driven Performance Optimisation with Biomechanist for Aspire, Dr Phil Graham-SmithIn this episode with sports scientist (specifically as a biomechanist), Dr Philip Graham-Smith, Head of Biomechanics and Innovation at Aspire Academy, we discuss:
his beginnings in sports working at Salford University and Liverpool John Moores with horizontal jumpers
the basics of biomechanical science that we can employ in training - e.g. video support
the in-depth additional analysis provided by biomechanists - speed, strength, power characteristics measurements against normative and an athleteâs historical data
the motivation challenge of maintaining engagement in sport for the boys at Aspire Academy, Qatar
separate case studies of a long jumper and high jumper pr...2023-03-0745 minDefine Your SuccessEp 22 - Lloyd Wallace - Semi-Retirement, Olympic Blues and Building a LegacyIn this episode, I sit down with 2 x Winter Olympian, Lloyd Wallace. I was initially intrigued about his family legacy (he is the 5th Olympian and 3rd generation of Olympian in his family, beginning with Grandad Peter Curry in 1948). We discuss this and the other legacy he hopes will âlast for yearsâ beyond sport.
In this final part, we discuss:
- A semi-retirement and the importance of taking breaks to refresh your career
- Flexible working for the working-athlete with Sportsphere, Athlete Management
- Post-Olympic Blues: What it is, causes, symptoms and solutions
- The Wallace Family Olympic Legacy
- The...2023-02-2834 minDefine Your SuccessEp 21 - Lloyd Wallace - All things Aerial Skiing, Athlete Sponsorship & Taking Breaks from SportIn this episode, I sit down with 2 x Winter Olympian, Lloyd Wallace. I was initially intrigued about his family legacy (he is the 5th Olympian and 3rd generation of Olympian in his family, beginning with Grandad Peter Curry in 1948), but youâll have to wait to Part Two to hear all about that and the other legacy he hopes will âlast for yearsâ beyond sport.Â
In this first part we discuss:
Aerial skiing - what it is and how it originated; the ârelaxedâ culture; the technical language and the more colloquial terms used by these athletes, such as The Big Daddy for t...2023-02-2141 minDefine Your SuccessEp 20 - Montell Douglas - Making History From Beijing 2008 Olympics to Beijing 2022 Winter OlympicsIn this episode with Olympic history-maker and 2x Olympian, Montell Douglas, we discuss:
Her Olympic experiences - Summer and Winter Olympic Games
Being one of only TWO people in the WORLD to attend both the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games and the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic games
Being a history-maker in her family - first university graduate
Her âwhirlwindâ first Olympic experience
2018 Pyeongchang Olympic Games and the major surgery that is career-ending for many and her ridiculously rapid recovery to reach the Games as a reserve
Her faith in God that allowed her to persevere another 4 years to Beijing 2022
The warr...2023-02-1434 minDefine Your SuccessEp 19 - Montell Douglas - Find a way and make it happen!In this episode with Olympic history-maker (listen to find out why) and 2x Olympian, Montell Douglas, we discuss:
Her definition of success (one of the most intriguing responses yet)
Her sporting origin story
Her multi-faceted career in schoolsâ mentoring, professional services, athleticsâ coaching, charitable work and her own great sporting achievements!
Olympic cycles vs âReal worldâ seemingly unstructured timelines and the transition from one to the other
One of the worst questions to ask an Olympian post-Games⊠and our suggestions of what a better question may be.
Becoming a Summer and Winter Olympian & The Olympic Experience (teaser)
This is th...2023-02-0730 minDefine Your SuccessEP 18 - Faith, Growing Through Trauma & Choosing JoyA conversation where host, Abigail guested on Sporting for His Glory ( a podcast hosted by previous DYS podcast guest, Karé Adenigan)
We discuss:
Connecting at the Commonwealth Games and through the Womensâ Sports Trust Unlocked Programme
We started the podcast with a prayer, which is such a beautiful and powerful way to start off any project, but particularly one with the title - Sporting For His Glory. https://linktr.ee/sportingforhisglory
3:33 How did your sporting journey begin?
Multiple sports background; ATC (Air Training Corps) and Ian Wiltshire, my first Jum...2023-01-2445 min
Sporting For His GloryAbigail Irozuru: Knowing your value in Christ, post-traumatic growth, and being aware of God's presence through successes and challenges. Abigail Irozuru is an Olympic long jumper, she was a finalist at the the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and is also a multi- British indoor and outdoor champion. In 2019, Abigail came 7th at IAAF World Athletics Championships in Doha and at the European Athletics Championships in Glasgow. Many of these feats even being after a return from retirement in 2018. Beyond sport, Abigail is a speaker and coach, empowering her clients in the areas of high performance, resilience, and wellbeing.
In this episode, Abigail encourages listeners to find their true value in Christ and shares how she trains and...2023-01-1241 minDefine Your SuccessEp 17 - How do Britain's best athletes & coaches define success?In this episode, hear various short clips of how Britain's best athletes and coaches define success.Â
Long form definitions of success and the more challenging narrowing it down to three words.Â
How do you define success?Â
Before listening to their responses, why not define success for yourself first and share it with our listeners!Â
Send in a voicenote with your definition to info@defineyoursuccess.uk or send a voice message. Â
Featuring:
Jodie Williams; Richard Whitehead MBE; Benjamin Williams; Martyn Rooney; Dan Greaves; Cindy Sember; Tiffany Porter; Laviai Niels...2023-01-1021 min
Define Your SuccessEp 16 - Tiffany Porter: Hurdling, Retirement & Rainbow Baby MotherhoodIn this episode of #DYSPodcast, hear the wisdom and joy Tiffany Porter (ex-Team GB 100m Hurdler) shares around
athletics,
retirement from sport,
motherhood, including training and competing whilst breastfeeding and (all in 2021, post-baby) winning European Indoor Bronze, becoming British Champion and representing Team GB at the Tokyo Olympic Games - all whilst being a mother to her Rainbow Baby, Chidera.
Listen to this conversation around Tiffâs illustrious athletics career; retirement from sports; and family including being a Rainbow Mom.
Social Media
Twitter - @tiffofili - https://twitter.com/tiffofili
Instagram...2022-12-2044 minDefine Your SuccessEp 15 - Vertigo: Storytime & The Value of a BaselineVertigo - what is is (symptoms) and its causes
Storytime - how it happened
âHealth issues seem to be quite common in athletes and not as understanding as injuries, it seems.â - a quote from a friend that prompted me sharing this episode
Baseline - balance and proprioception work whilst brushing your teeth
Baseline for your holistic health
Achilles Tendon Rupture Recovery - Knee-to-wall Baseline - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py9y62vwzYk&ab_channel=ABIGAILIROZURU - what it is
Resting HR Baseline and how trac...2022-12-1317 min
Define Your SuccessEp 14 - Reclaiming your Power after Trauma with Lacey J HendersonIn this second part of the conversation with USA Track and Field Paralympian, Lacey J Henderson, we discuss:
the instability of the contracting life, self-employed status that we all take on as athletes;
the unfairness of the broad range of disability categories for Paralympians and what Lacey is doing to challenge and change that for the better.
Laceyâs Sports Psychology Mastersâ degree: how we might manage and overcome stress responses after trauma, particularly sexual assault in sport.
Content Advisory: There is some swearing in this episode + mention of sexual assault.
Connect with Lacey:
In...2022-12-0628 min
Define Your SuccessEp 13 - Dr. Rob Miller: Developing Technical Excellence in the Weight RoomOriginally published 15th November 2022.
British Athletics' Strength & Conditioning Coach Â
A conversation with S&C Coach, Rob Miller Rob is co-owner of Informed Performance, alongside Michael Johnston (MJ).Â
https://www.informedperformance.co.uk/Â
Both work at British Athletics as part of the Strength & Conditioning Performance Team. https://www.britishathletics.org.uk/Â
Discussion Points -Â
The opening / warm up convo - COVID Lockdown Training Diaries (gym kitted out by Blk Box Fitness - https://www.blkboxfitness.com/ ), which is a reminder of the importance of accountability to produce positive results, and al...2022-12-0244 min
Define Your SuccessEp 12 - Performance Psychology & Mental Health with Lacey J HendersonPart One of a 2-Part Conversation with Lacey Henderson, Team USA Paralympic Athlete & Performance Psychology ConsultantÂ
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laceyisyourfriend
Performance Psychology Consultant
@parallelperformanceconsulting
LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/laceyisyourfriend
This episode is for you if youâre grieving the loss of a job, a role, a life; if youâre looking for some practical sports psych tips or if you just want a laugh. Conversation centres on her Sports Psychology Masters, USOPC (US Olympic & Paralympic Committee), the mental health toll of high performance sport when athletes are seen as or at least made to feel as dispo...2022-11-2937 min
Define Your SuccessEp 11 - KarĂ© Adenegan: An Equal, One-Team Approach to Disability in Sport & LifeKare Adenegan has so many medals to her name, I donât even know where to begin- She has won medals at every major championships: British, European, Commonwealth, World and Paralympic Games - and she achieved these great feats alongside her studies, most recently having graduated from the University of Warwick. Congratulations!
As we warm up into this conversation, things get a little deep.
Equality in diversity - Â specifically between non-disability and disability sport as we saw exemplified at the CWG - that oneness and cohesion of the team; the superhuman Paralympic trope and her per...2022-10-2533 minDefine Your SuccessEp 10 Collaborative Coaching: What it is & how to do it effectivelyThis episode is a solo conversation with you and your host, Abigail about Collaborative Coaching: a hybrid of the self-coached and the standard coaching model. Get an insight into how it can work well to create successful outcomes, e.g. her 2018-2021 seasons and how it can disappoint without the "four C's" / 4 C Thinking in place (think 2022 season! Yikes!). Share your thoughts on this episode and how you can apply 4 C Thinking in your workplace or coaching set up with Abigail on Instagram @absisdabest , Twitter @airozuru , email or LinkedIn! If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a 5* review...2022-10-1130 min
Define Your SuccessEp 9 Cindy Sember - Faith, Tenacity & Breaking Her Sister's British RecordKicking off season 2 of Define Your Success with my friend and teammate, 100m hurdles Commonwealth Bronze Medalist and New British Record Holder, Cindy Sember (nee Ofili).Â
We discuss:Â
- the surprises of the 2022 season - the highs of medals and national records; the lows of disappointment and distress at the European Championships.Â
- what keeps Cindy going - her faith in God and belief in her gifts and calling, including her favourite Bible verses (Psalm 46:5 & Jeremiah 29:11)
- how Cindy got into the sport - her sister (Tiffany Porter, nee Ofili) as an...2022-10-0534 min
Define Your SuccessEp 8 A Human-First Approach to Performance Nutrition with Louise BloorLouise Bloor is a Performance Nutritionist for British Judo, Diving and Athletics' teams.Â
Her food philosophy, which is helpful for us all to remember, is explored in this half hour conversation - 'food is fuel, fun, emotional and you've got to enjoy it' - as we discuss the following:
fuelling correctly around training sessions - before, during and after - to optimise performance, reduce injury and retain a high level of focus and engagement from the start to the finishÂ
long term and acute weight loss and weight management strategies
female athletes' weight management around their menstrual cycle
a human-first ap...2022-03-2331 min
Define Your SuccessEp 7 More Than An Athlete with Naomi Metzger9 x British Champion in Triple Jump. And only 23-years old. But that's not all...Â
This conversation with Naomi covers her creative side, delving deep into NFTs - relevant for you whether you're a newbie and have never heard of the term or you're a pro; it's all inspiring and educational.Â
We also cover her other creative exploits, including Three-Point Start (which she was supported and advised in the development of by her mentor at the Women's Sport Trust, Unlocked Program) and her recent partnership collaboration with House of Marley.Â
Naomi is all about tak...2022-03-1523 min
Define Your SuccessEp 6 - 10 Things You Didn't Know About My Athlete ExperienceAfter a 2-month hiatus, The Athlete Experience series is back with the BTS (behind the scenes) of your host, Abigail Irozuruâs athlete experience.
Here are 10 things you didnât know about meâŠsome are obvious; some not so obvious!
Contact me:
Email - info@defineyoursuccess.uk
Website - www.abigailirozuru.comÂ
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/absisdabest/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/Airozuru
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAKgIKMA1rkd7mZP-ok4gHA
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/abigailirozuru
L...2022-03-0130 min
Define Your SuccessEp 5 High Performance Teams with Paralympian, Richard Whitehead MBELockdown conversations with Paralympic athlete, Richard Whitehead MBE.Â
https://www.whitehead.foundation/
Throwing it back to my Zoom conversation with Richard way back in May 2021 where he takes us through his perspective on building and working with High Performance Teams.
Now in his mid-40s, Richard has had a vast range of experience in high-level sport in teams and individual events and is someone who proactively puts the right people in the right places within his team so that he can thrive.
Key words include - âvaluesâ and âexpectationsâ - and ensuring...2021-12-2039 min
Define Your SuccessEp 4 Doing Hard Things & An Intro to Abigail IrozuruAn introduction to your host, Abigail Irozuru and answering your questions about doing hard things. I'm often asked, how do you train so hard each day? How do you jump so far? How do you eat healthily consistently? Maybe you think athletes are made of sterner stuff than you. Well, you're wrong! You can do hard things too! In your own life, living your own purpose. Let me introduce you to the athlete mindset... Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fmSI-SHOBFE2021-12-1331 min
Define Your SuccessEp 3 On Retirement from Sport with Judah SimpsonA different perspective on the retirement conversation with tri-sport athlete, Judah Simpson. We discuss athlete retirement for paid and unpaid athletes, the pros and the amateurs; and we discuss the importance of having honest, deep and vulnerable conversations to help grieve the loss of one career whilst transitioning into the next.Â
Join the Define Your Success Facebook group to share your thoughts and tips on retirement - https://www.facebook.com/groups/507108950286443
Connect with Judah Simpson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/judah-simpson-6ba546146/?originalSubdomain=uk on Twitter - https://mobile.twitter.com/J...2021-12-0637 min
Define Your SuccessEp 2 On Retirement from Sport with Curtis BeachInterview with Team USA ex-decathlete and Duke University coach Curtis Beach.
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Curtis Beach on Twitter & Instagram - https://twitter.com/curtis_beach + https://www.instagram.com/curtisbeach/?hl=en
Curtisâ T&F Training App - https://train.curtisbeach.com/
Link to Define Your Success Podcast community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/507108950286443/
Article from Dan Pfaff re amateur and recreational athletes - https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/women-in-sport/300217845/retirement-a-precarious-balancing-act-with-limited-support-for-amateur-athletes
My posts on retirement - https://abigailirozuru.com/?s=retirement
Youtube on UK Sport Wo...2021-11-2931 min
Define Your SuccessBONUS: My Olympic Experience by Abigail IrozuruHave you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes (all PG btw) from an Olympic athlete's perspective before, during and after the Games? Well, here goes....Â
Also available to read and view photo at - https://abigailirozuru.com/2021/11/22/the-olympic-experience-tokyo-2021/2021-11-2221 min
Define Your SuccessEp 1 The Olympic Experience: Interviews with Morgan Lake & Tom GaleAbigail Irozuru interviews Team GB Olympians in track & field athletics to find out their perspective, lessons learned, highlights and lowlights of the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Morgan - https://www.instagram.com/morganalexandralake
https://twitter.com/morgan_a_lakeÂ
Tom Gale - https://twitter.com/tomgale_hj
https://www.instagram.com/tomjamesgale/2021-11-2241 minDefine Your SuccessActs 3: Surprise Miracles, Faith & ExpectationMy personal reflections after morning Bible study on the miracle of Peter healing the lame beggar in Acts Chapter 3. Let's raise our level of vision and expectation for what we hope for and expect in our lives - relevant to us all to expect for greater!2021-11-2207 min
The Athlete Welfare PodcastAbigail IrozuruAbigail Irozuru, one of Britain's All-Time Top Female Long Jumpers for GB and England Athletics, and Motivational Speaker, Academic Tutor, and Performance Coach for AMPLIFY Learning discusses:- Retiring, and returning to the sport- Understanding your limits, and recognising when to push- Reviewing, and resembling- Living on the life-wheel- Perspective shifts- Acceptance- Being real, and understanding reality - Being disciplined, and strict within reason - Understanding where you are- Doing your own values justice- Winning- Aims, goals, an...2021-10-2838 minDefine Your SuccessDefine Your Success (Trailer)2021-10-1401 min
The Daily Benefit#202 | Abigail IrozuruSPECIAL GUEST. Today, we continue our weekly Special Guest series with British World Championship athlete, Abigail Irozuru.2021-03-2105 min
The Magnify PodcastAbigail Irozuru: How to develop mental disciplineWe all have big ideas which we want to execute to our best ability. In order to do this, there are days that will feel the same day-in-day-out and on those days motivation can feel hard to come by. The thing that sees us through these periods is mental discipline. So, how can we develop our own mental discipline to carry us through when motivation canât?To find out how, we had a chat with Abigail Irozuru, an English track and field athlete who specialises in long jump. After retiring due to an injury and th...2021-01-0340 min
Anything but Footy#49 Athletics is back but where were the Brits at the British ChampionshipsThis is Anything but Footy - the Olympic and Paralympic Podcast.New faces on and off the track for British Athletics as the sport returned with the British Championships after lockdown. Christian Malcolm is the new Head Coach for the Olympic Programme, a welcome appointment for many, but and alongside new CEO Joanna Coates, there's a lot of issues to sort out! But all we ask is please give them time - this isn't footy!Holly Bradshaw, Jake Wightman, Sophie McKinna and Abigail Irozuru were just 4 of Britain's 16 podium funded athletes competing at t...2020-09-0838 min
Daughter ShineAbigail Irozuru - Unfinished BusinessAudio bite from our interview with British Champion Abigail Irozuru. Watch the video at daughter shine.co.uk2019-09-2416 min
Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics ChatKarsten's King, Abi's Back, and Amelia's Just Getting Started: Diamond League Finals Wrap & Those Picked To #RepresentSend us a textThe 2019 Diamond League has finished, British Athletics have named their team for the World Championships, and the gang's back together! Oh - hang on - Bayo's running late. Close, but no coconut. Regardless: what an exciting time of year, and how bloody amazing does it feel knowing we've a British women's 100m Diamond League Champion? With Doha just around the corner, it's time to ponder how revealing those Zurich and Brussels meets were, and cast an eye through the 74 athletes chosen to #Represent. Ever the journalist, Jody spoke to comeback queen A...2019-09-221h 26Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics ChatKarsten's King, Abi's Back, and Amelia's Just Getting Started: Diamond League Finals Wrap & Those Picked To #RepresentSend us a textThe 2019 Diamond League has finished, British Athletics have named their team for the World Championships, and the gang's back together! Oh - hang on - Bayo's running late. Close, but no coconut. Regardless: what an exciting time of year, and how bloody amazing does it feel knowing we've a British women's 100m Diamond League Champion? With Doha just around the corner, it's time to ponder how revealing those Zurich and Brussels meets were, and cast an eye through the 74 athletes chosen to #Represent. Ever the journalist, Jody spoke to comeback queen A...2019-09-221h 26
The England Athletics Podcast#10: How can we keep young athletes in the sport?Toni Minichiello, Abigail Irozuru and Naomi Ogbeta join Chris Jones, Dean Hardman and Martin Rush from England Athletics for a special debate to discuss what can be done to improve track and field participation and keep young people in the sport for longer.
It follows research by England Athletics on the number of young athletes dropping out of the sport. Read more on the research here: https://buff.ly/33tuNv22019-08-1329 min