Episodes

The team look back at the Chicago Marathon, where there were impressive wins for Jacob Kiplimo and Hawi Feysa (are we seeing the beginning of something special over 26.2 miles from Kiplimo?). There's also a review of Athlos - the positives and negatives - and excitement around Femke Bol's new focus on the 800m. 📸 ©️ Bank of America Chicago Marathon/Kevin Morris Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where p...

Calli Hauger-Thackery is the second fastest British woman to run a marathon - only behind former world record holder Paula Radcliffe - and she heads to Chicago this weekend as a genuine contender for a spot on the podium. In this episode, Calli talks about how she was always destined for the longer distances and her rapid progress over 26.2 miles. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it re...

Rich and Hannah are joined by Athlos co-creator and CMO Kayla Green to look ahead to this week's event in New York, and plans for the future. There's also a preview of the Chicago Marathon, which is the next stop on the Jacob Kiplimo hype train, discussion about Seb Coe's hopes that cross country will be included in the Winter Olympics schedule by 2030, a look back at the World Para Athletics Championships - and what is going on with Nafi Thiam and the Belgian federation? Presented by athletic...

In the second part of our interview with Canada's new 35km race walk world champion, Evan Dunfee talks about the pain he had to go through to close out victory at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, the battle against drugs cheats in the sport, and what comes next. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ...

In the first part of our interview with Canada's new race walking world champion Evan Dunfee, the Tokyo gold medallist talks about how he found his way into the event, the struggles it took to reach the top and the innovations he'd come up with to increase interest in a discipline he's passionate about. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us ...

Hannah, Rich and Katie are (sort of) refreshed and ready to go again as the team return to action following the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, with their alternative awards and reflections on nine days of competition in Japan. What was the feel good moment? Who delivered the performance of the Championships? And what was the biggest disappointment...?! All that and more in this edition of Podium. 📷 Erin Groll Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie S...

The World Athletics Championships in Tokyo have come to a close (albeit a few hours later than planned - thanks rain), so for one last time the team disect the action from day 9 - including medals for Georgia Hunter Bell and Keely Hogdkinson in the 800m. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or watch on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Y...

On a night of total chaos in the relays - which will result in two re-runs early on day nine, the team look back at the penultimate day of the World Athletics Championships 2025 - which featured brilliant finishses in the men's 800m and women's 5000m. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or watch on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube...

The team reflect on a pair of incredible 200m finals - with Melissa Jefferson-Wooden doubling up ahead of a superb silver for Britain's Amy Hunt and Noah Lyles showing his class over the distance once again - plus 400mH chat, drama across the board and much more. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or watch on ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Olympic gold medallist and double world champion Christine Ohuruogu joins the team to give her reaction to the 400m finals on day six of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo - and a phenomenal performance from Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone - plus all the rest of the action. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ...

The 1500m lived up to expectations in terms of drama - but it delivered a surprise winner. Hannah, Katie and Rich disect day 5 on the latest podlet - including victories for Mattia Furlani, Katie Moon and Faith Cherotich. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or watch on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This podcast is sponsored by...

After a hectic first three days of the World Athletics Championships, Rich and Hannah look back at the action from day 4 - including gold for recent podcast guest Hamish Kerr in the high jump, huge throws from Ethan Katzberg to win the hammer - while Faith Kipyegon and Cordell Tinch shut down opposition in their events - and much more. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us...

Another manic day at the World Athletics Championships with false starts and photo finishes - and that's just the men's marathon! Another Mondo world record, steeplechase shocks, 1500m drama - catch up with day three on the latest podlet. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or watch on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This podcas...

The team fly through a packed day of racing, throwing and jumping at the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo - the 100m races delivered, there was a Jamaican carnival, and drama already in the men's 1500m - in just the heats! Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ or watch on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠. This podcast is spon...

Hannah, Rich and Katie give their first takes from the opening day of action at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo - in the first full 'Podium Podlet' that we'll be bringing you at the end of every day. With the team working on commentary throughout the event, expect quick round-ups, excited voices and a bit of delirium...! Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us gr...

Hannah, Katie and Rich check in ahead of Saturday's start of the World Athletics Championships with a little update and a hello from Tokyo, before the action begins at the weekend. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ or watch on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠. This podcast is sponsored by both ⁠⁠Tracksmith⁠⁠ - get 20% off your first purchas...

Hannah and Rich look ahead to the throws at the World Athletics Championships, featuring interviews with Neeraj Chopra, Mykolas Alekna, Valarie Allman and Ryan Crouser. 📷 DIAMOND LEAGUE AG FOR DIAMOND LEAGUE AG Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ or watch on ⁠YouTube⁠. This podcast is sponsored by both ⁠Tracksmith⁠ - get 2...

Rio 2016 1500m champion Matthew Centrowitz and double Olympic medallist Nick Willis join Rich and Hannah to look ahead to the events from 800m-10,000m at the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo, thanks to our partnership with Tracksmith. 📷 Guillaume Laurent Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ or watch on ⁠⁠YouTube...

European Indoor Championships finalist Andreas Trajkovski joins Rich and Hannah to preview the jump events ahead of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, featuring interviews with Mondo Duplantis, Emmanouil Karalis and Nicola Olyslagers. 📷 Erin Groll Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ or watch on ⁠YouTube⁠. This pod...

Podium is delighted to have teamed up with @paulasrunclub for this World Athletics Championships preview for the men's and women's marathons in Tokyo. 2005 world champion and former world record holder Paula Radcliffe and Olympian Chris Thompson join Rich and Hannah to look ahead to the event, Emile Cairess' chances of a medal and the conditions facing athletes in Japan. 📷 Thomas Lovelock for London Marathon Events Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smit...

Multiple Olympic, world, European and Commonwealth medallist turned coach Richard Kilty joins Rich and Hannah to preview the sprint events at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo - 100m, 200m, 400m, 110/100mH, 400mH and the relays. Can anyone beat Melissa Jefferson-Wooden? And will the experience of Noah Lyles be a key factor in Japan? 📷 Erin Groll Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible...

World indoor silver medallist Neil Gourley joins the team to look ahead to the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, in what’s already been a successful year for the Scot. Gourley talks about his journey to the top, competing in such a competitive event with British team-mates Josh Kerr and Jake Wightman, how to beat Jakob Ingebrigtsen - and lots more. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible ...

Emile Cairess joins the team ahead of his attempt to go for a medal at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, having come so close to the podium at the Paris Olympics. The 27-year-old discusses his path to distance running, his form and hopes for Japan and his laser focus to go for gold at Los Angeles 2028. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and ...

In our last review episode before the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Hannah’s back from holiday to join Rich for a round-up of the Diamond League final, featuring interviews from Zurich - where Rich was in attendance last week. There’s a look back at the Sydney Marathon - now the world’s 7th major - which featured another win for Sifan Hassan, and we round-up the latest news from elsewhere too - including a superb victory for Tom Evans at UTMB. 📷 DIAMOND LEAGUE AG FOR DIAMOND LEAGUE A...