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Nessun Dorma Retro Football PodcastThe Sport Draft - 1980The Draft is back on Nessun Dorma and this time with a sporting twist. Gary, Mac and Mike join Martyn to try and convince him and then you the listener, that they have the strongest draft card that best captures the world of sport in 1980. But, there can be no crossover in the six categories whatsoever. Male, Female, Team, Single Achievement, Surprise and Minute of Action are all required.In this episode we have Borg v McEnroe, Coe v Ovett as well as some speed skating, a foul that changed the laws of football...2024-10-141h 00
WPDSports Press On Podcast“Speed Racer” – J. Spivey. 3 x US Olympian. 1500 & 5K. “Where is the Glory Going?” Hip Hip Hooray!Olympian Spotlight! – Take a stroll down memory lane (80’s and 90’s). Names dropped: Sebastian Coe, Sydnee Maree, John Walker, Steve Ovett, and Steve Scott to name just a few.Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M) talks with Olympian Mr. Jim “Speed Racer” Spivey. Man of faith, business executive, husband, father, and coach.A graduate of Indiana University, Jim takes his strong and focus work ethic on a multi-year national and international running journey: earning multiple collegiate titles; winning two US national championships (1500), securing a World Championship bronze medal (1500) and representing the United States with three O...2024-10-041h 58
The Paddock and The Pavilion - The Horse Racing and Cricket PodcastAnn Ewer - What was it like to....run at the 1960 Summer Olympics?What was it like to…. run at the 1960 Summer Olympics?In Episode 16 of a series where I pose the question ‘What was it like to….I spoke to Ann Ewer about her running career which culminated at the Rome games in 1960. You will hear about Ann’s excitement of representing Great Britain at the Olympics, being coached by Harry Wilson, who later went on to guide Steve Ovett to Olympic Gold along witha few amusing stories during her short, but successful running career. Pleas...2024-08-0542 min
Olympische Sportfreak17 - Olympische Sportfreak: De strijd tussen Sebastian Coe en Steve Ovett in Moskou (Rolf Bos, voormalig sportjournalist De Volkskrant)Shownotes: Olympische Sportfreak: De strijd tussen Sebastian Coe en Steve Ovett in Moskou (Rolf Bos, voormalig sportjournalist De Volkskrant) Auteur van o.a. de sportboeken "Een Duitse Zomer" en "Russische Spelen" 2024-08-0204 min
Sports History - DailyThis Moment in Sports History for 07-28-2024On July 28, 1984, one of the most iconic moments in Olympic history took place during the Summer Games in Los Angeles, California. In the men's 1500-meter race, British middle-distance runner Sebastian Coe faced off against his rival, fellow countryman Steve Ovett, in a highly anticipated showdown.Four years earlier, at the 1980 Moscow Olympics, Ovett had beaten Coe in the 800-meter race, while Coe had triumphed over Ovett in the 1500-meter event. The stage was set for a thrilling rematch in Los Angeles.The race began with Ovett taking the lead, setting a blistering pace. Coe, known for...2024-07-2802 min
5 Live Sport: All About...The Sebastian Coe oneSebastian Coe looks back on his days as an Olympian, including his rivalry with Steve Ovett and training on Christmas Day. He talks about his role at the London 2012 Olympic Games and the pleasure in awarding Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill her heptathlon gold medal. Also, as the current president of World Athletics, he discusses the biggest challenges ahead for the sport.2024-07-2634 min
CEO Stories: Conversations with Greater Birmingham business leadersWade Lyn | How my Jamaican patties spiced up the UK marketWade Lyn gave supermarket bosses food for thought by introducing them to the Jamaican patty.
The Jamaican-born entrepreneur owns Hockley-based Cleone Foods which produces Island Delight, the UK’s biggest selling Jamaican patty which is stocked on most major supermarkets.
In this episode, he talks to Henrietta about his role in spicing up the UK food market by introducing the Caribbean culinary staple to a new audience.
Wade, a former High Sheriff of the West Midlands, also reveals how his approach to business was influenced by his entrepreneurial parents and his athletics career, whe...2024-06-3050 min
Is there fudge on Mars?Episode #3: Two nerds and a jock discuss sports and their own failuresA real smorgasbord from those who were there! Seeing a world record broken and the 1966 world cup final live! Reminiscences of sporting failures. Why chariots of fire was so good. Why so many sporting heroes were mavericks - Ovett, Thompson, Boycott, Connors, di Canio, Le Tissier, Bowles, Cantona and Best. Why there is no nerd like a cricket nerd. What is the best moment in sporting history? How the dutch re-invented football and the welsh re-invented rugby. Is it healthy to be competitive? Were Don Revie's Leeds thugs? Is darts a sport? The most popular sports in the UK...2024-04-3054 min
Looks Unfamiliar113 - Joanne Sheppard - A Speaking Wall For Our TimesLooks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to.Joining Tim this time is book reviewer Joanne Sheppard, who's putting a little bit in to get a little bit out of remembering 'keep fit'-themed magazine show Go For It!, Frank Muir's What-A-Mess, My Little Pony ancestor My Pretty Pony, John Carradine's The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow, The Water Babies, The Magnificent Race, Amazon Adventure by Willard Price and Snapper Crocodiles. Along the way we'll be...2024-04-021h 28
Outspoken with White & JordanUp Front With Simon Jordan: Seb CoeThis is Up Front with Simon Jordan. A show brought to you by William Hill that pulls no punches and tells it EXACTLY like it is.On today’s episode, we are joined by a double Olympic champion who went on to play a pivotal role in bringing the Olympic Games to London in 2012. From athlete to administrator, Sebastian Coe has been one of the key figures in the world of athletics for nearly 45 years.A world record breaker, his career was marked by rivalries with Steve Ovett and Steve Cram which electrified th...2024-03-231h 01
Cooking Back to Our Roots PodcastEmbracing Caribbean ConnectionsIn this episode of the Cooking Back to Our Roots podcast, host Vivian Acquah (Certified DEI Trainer/ Consultant) engaged in a thought-provoking conversation with guest speaker Sandra Roberts (Creative Event Producer & Strategist). Together, they delved into the significance of acknowledging and embracing cultural heritage, particularly for individuals with bicultural backgrounds.Sandra's roots in the French Caribbean Islands of Guadalupe and Martinique provided a rich foundation for the discussion. The episode not only highlighted the importance of traditional dishes and cultural customs but also shed light on the challenges and triumphs of individuals navigating their cultural identities in...2024-02-0831 min
Up FrontSeb Coe | "If I don’t protect the female category, no woman will ever win a medal again"On today’s episode, we are joined by a double Olympic champion who went on to play a pivotal role in bringing the Olympic Games to London in 2012. From athlete to administrator, Sebastian Coe has been one of the key figures in the world of athletics for nearly 45 years.A world record breaker, his career was marked by rivalries with Steve Ovett and Steve Cram which electrified the nation as they went on to dominate the 1980 games in Moscow and the 1984 games in Los Angeles.Now the president of Wo...2024-01-041h 01
The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelA homecoming for PlappFrom their flash new digs, Kate, Joel and Mercksy are embracing the madness of the off season in full flight.
Plapp returns Down Under
Renshaw reunites with Cavendish
Protests and sport, yes or no?
A double header for The Wheel of Misfortune
Kate tries her luck with a new segment "What now" from the UCI.....
Do you get stressed watching cycling? You're not alone
Run, Freddy, Run. A quick marathon from Freddy Ovett.
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Sigma Sports presents Matt Stephens UnpluggedFreddy Ovett on Going Solo Through The MudMatt Stephens chats to Freddy Ovett about his development from a middle distance runner to a globetrotting road cyclist to one of the best gravel pioneers in the world. Freddy will be the first to point out the flaws of Pro Cycling Stats, as he proclaims his love for the extra plotlines written into every gravel race that the stats just don’t tell. With spells at AG2R, BMC and L39ION of Los Angeles, Freddy has seen the world and tried all styles of racing before finding his true calling as an independent gravel racer; writing his ow...2023-09-081h 12
A New Way of BeingThe Power of Mentors: Seb CoeThis week I am joined by one of the greatest British athletes of all time, Seb Coe – a double Olympic gold medalist during the golden era of middle-distance running, the President of World Athletics, the driving force behind London’s winning Olympic bid in 2012, and much more besides.There’s so much we cover in this episode, from using early setbacks as fuel later in life, through to his epic Olympic triumph at Moscow in 1980, as well as the key role he played in helping London win the 2012 Olympic bid.The theme of this episode is abo...2023-07-171h 06
Mejor deportista de la historiaEl Primer Palo (12/07/23): El mejor deportista de la historia; Steve OvettJuanma Rodríguez y Guillermo Domínguez siguen buscando al mejor deportista de la historia. Esta vez, el caso del atleta británico Steve Ovett.2023-07-1320 min
The Supersapiens PodcastMatt Fox – Chasing a sub 2:20 Marathon, Cramping and Making Content02:11 – Community shoutouts10:40 – Episode starts11:39 – Discussion of different training and paces for middle distance and long distance13:42 – How did Matt start in sport?17:21 – What did Matt do between quitting middle distance and starting marathoning?19:22 – What motivated Matt to start running marathons?23:02 – How did Matt progress so quickly from a 3hr marathon to 2:43 marathon28:33 – How did Matt progress down to a 2:20 marathon32:12 – How did Matt end up training with Steve Ovett?35:28 – Matt’s efforts at the Osaka marathon39:43 – What was Matt’s fueling strategy for Osaka?44:17 – What is Matt doing to prepare for London marath...2023-04-031h 37
Athletics Life StoriesRob DenmarkIn a career that spanned the African revolution in distance running, Essex's own Rob Denmark faced some of the greatest athletes in the sport. He met the challenge and - at times - succeeded. A determined and hard-working athlete, he won Commonwealth gold, European silver and World Indoor bronze. He raced some of the sport's greats including Paul Tergat, Haile Gebrselassie and the UK's legendary trio Seb Coe, Steve Ovett and Steve Cram at the latter end of their careers, Now a renowned coach, he has worked with Jess Judd, Melissa Courtney-Bryant and Amy-Eloise Markovc among others. He gives...2023-03-131h 01
The Dave Berry Breakfast ShowBreakfast - OVETT. COE. CRAM.Ben Burrell is in for Dave Berry this week bringing you 5 Celebs 5 Pounds and Matt Dyson's obsession with track and field.2023-03-0636 min
Brian's Run Pod10k running and Steve OvettSend us a textBrief Summary of EpisodeIn todays episode we are going to be covering the 10k.We will look at some training plans for 10kbest advice for 10k.Also, we are going to look over the career of one our most famous athletes.Plus, we are going to look into how to use intervals.Bullet Points of Key Topics:Well lets put all we have learned into a 10k training plan.Now I am assuming...2023-02-2621 min