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The CAPB PodcastThe CAPB Podcast - Shanwayne Stevens The Real life "Cool Runnings"From a poster note on a wall to the Olympic Games , Shanwayne Stephens turned a military opportunity into an extraordinary bobsleigh journey, proving that if you back your ability, the impossible gets a lot smaller.Starting as a casual athlete in the RAF, he took a shot on a whim, messaging the Jamaican Olympic Association on Instagram and that gamble transformed into a journey to the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022.The power of this story is that it combines underdog ambition with elite achievement, which makes people stop scrolling and lean in. From the RAF...
2026-07-1039 min
Sports For DummiesOLYMPIAN Shanwayne Stephens EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW!THE END OF SERIES THREE:
For the final episode of the series we were extremely lucky to be joined by special guests Shanwayne (Shan) Stephens. Shan's story is a really interesting one. His Olympic journey first started after spotting a poster at work advertising the opportunity to try Bobsleighing - he tried it, fell in love with the sport and after a pandemic, lots of training and travelling his Olympic dream came true as he competed in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. As well as being pilot for both the two man and four man Jamaican bobsleighing team he...
2022-05-2036 min
Hobby of a LifestyleThe return of ShanwayneSend us a textShanwayne Stephens OLY returns to take us through his Olympic journey.Shanwayne and the team caused a global frenzy when they qualified for the 4 man bobsled for the first time in 24 years.
2022-04-0845 min
Not by the PlaybookDania Akeel and Mashael al-Obaidan make history for Saudi Arabia at the Dakar RallySaudi Arabian women competed in the Dakar Rally for the first time in 2022, with Dania Akeel and Mashael al-Obaidan completing the race earlier this month. They join us to reflect on making history and discuss how competing in one of the world’s most gruelling automobile rally races has changed them. They also give their thoughts on whether they see themselves as inspirational figures for women in their country. Shanwayne Stephens tells us about helping Jamaica qualify a four-man bobsleigh team for a first Winter Olympics in 24 years. Stephens is the team’s pilot and discusses his hope...
2022-01-2249 minHobby of a LifestyleShanwayne Stephens - Jamaican BobsleighSend us a textI am joined by current Jamaican Bobsleigh pilot, Shanwayne Stephens.Shanwayne discusses his journey to discovering the sport of Bobsleigh and just where it is taking him.You can keep up to date with Shanwayne by following him and the team on Instagram:@jambobshan@jbsfed
2021-03-2641 min
Not by the Playbook'A really cathartic experience' - Mary Cain on her return to runningThe former Nike Oregon Project athlete - Mary Cain - tells us she now feels "free" when she runs and how she has "discovered the love for it". Cain says her performances during the indoor season have added "fuel to the fire" as she seeks to improve and she believes the Olympics being postponed until 2021 could work in her favour. Cain describes her current coach - John Henwood - as an "amazing person, friend and confidant". Cain is now working with the Boston based company, Tracksmith, on a contract that sees her as a full time employee. She says...
2020-05-3049 min