Chris Brown

Episode 17: Elise Christie, Short Track Speed Skating

It’s hard to think of a sports person who has experienced more highs and lows during their career than Elise Christie. The 31-year-old Scot speaks openly and honestly about her life, both on and off the ice.

In this episode, you’ll hear Elise discuss being bullied as a child, her mental health struggles and the reaction to going public with her self harm and sexual assault

Plus, we discuss the state of Short Track Speed Skating, the joys of becoming world champion and the heartache of the Sochi and Pyeongchang Olympic Games.

So once you’ve listened to Elise’s five defining moments, please follow or subscribe to the My Defining Moments podcast and leave a comment or review.

Thank you so much for listening!
@ChrisBrownSport

Episode 16: Paralympic Special

THE PARALYMPICS ARE FINALLY HERE!!!

Are we all ready to adjust our body clocks back to Tokyo time? That’s right, the delayed Tokyo Paralympic Games have finally arrived! So, much like the previous episode, I’ve decided to make a special Paralympic episode!

Once again I’m joined by fellow Paralympic fan and @Fastest_Losers Twitch partner, Alex Walker @AlexAHW
We discuss our favourite moments from the Paralympic Games, in particular those incredible London Games in 2012.

Plus you’ll hear from all four of the Paralympians I’ve had on the podcast, dropping in throughout the episode with their favourite Paralympic moments.

If you enjoy the My Defining Moments podcast, please share & subscribe! Find the podcast on Twitter @MyDefiningPod and I’m @ChrisBrownSport

Let the Paralympics begin!

Chris & Alex

Episode 15: Olympic Special

THE TOKYO OLYMPICS ARE FINALLY HERE!!!

A year ago, I launched the My Defining Moments podcast, on the day the 2020 Tokyo Olympics were meant to begin. So, one year on, to celebrate our 1st birthday, I’ve decided to make a special Olympic episode!

I’m joined by fellow Olympic fan and my @Fastest_Losers Twitch partner, Alex Walker @AlexAHW
We relieve our favourite moments from every summer Olympic Games from Barcelona 1992 through to Rio 2016.

Plus there are many of the guests I’ve had on the podcast, dropping in throughout the episode with their favourite Olympic moments.

If you enjoy the My Defining Moments podcast, please share & subscribe! Find the podcast on Twitter @MyDefiningPod and I’m @ChrisBrownSport

Let the Games begin!

Chris & Alex

Episode 14: Eilidh Doyle, Athletics

Earlier this month, Scottish 400 metre hurdler Eilidh Doyle announced her retirement from Athletics. So it was only right that I invited her onto the podcast for an in-depth exit interview!

We covered everything. From the pressure of London 2012, to the relief of winning European gold, Eilidh has experienced it all.

Hear how Eilidh actually quit the sport in her late teens, why she missed Christine Ohuruogu in the call room and how she briefly ended up living with her coach Malcolm Arnold.

This episode is littered with superb insights into life as an athlete, it really is one for the die-hard athleticos!

Please spread the word about My Defining Moments and leave a comment if you are enjoying the podcast. I’m @ChrisBrownSport on social media, so feel free to get in touch!

Eilidh was such a pleasure to speak to, so please enjoy this episode!

Thanks for listening!

Chris

Episode 13: Chris Brown, Athletics

Don’t panic. This episode isn’t actually about me and my love of Athletics! For episode 13, I had to invite my namesake Chris Brown onto the podcast.

The Bahamian star of Track and Field has enjoyed a glorious career spanning over 20 years. Nicknamed “Fireman”, Chris has won 14 global medals, indoors and out.

London 2012 saw the 400m legend lead off the Bahamas relay team to a famous gold medal, which definitely helped appease many individual 4th place finishes at major championships.

So, which 5 defining moments has Chris Brown chosen? Listen as Chris Brown asks Chris Brown!

If you enjoy listening to Chris Brown, I’m on social media @ChrisBrownSport and the podcast is @MyDefiningPod on Twitter & @MyDefiningMomentsPod on Instagram.

Don’t forget to subscribe to the My Defining Moments podcast and leave a comment or review via your podcast supplier. I also really appreciate your feedback on the socials, so feel free to share this episode!

Thank you for listening!

Chris Brown

Episode 12: Andy Lapthorne, Wheelchair Tennis

The French Open tennis is currently taking place at Roland Garros and I was lucky enough to speak to one of the competitors on site.

British quad wheelchair tennis player Andy Lapthorne has won two grand slam singles titles, multiple doubles trophies and a trio of Paralympic medals.

In this podcast, Andy speaks about the mistakes he made during his early career, his maiden grand slam title and his rivalry with Australian Dylan Alcott.

Plus, we hear about his love for West Ham United, his Paralympic celebrations in Rio and how he struggled with his mental health in 2020.

Andy managed to win another Quad Doubles title in Roland Garros this week, to complete the career slam and still has a busy summer lined up!

Please feel free to share your thoughts about the My Defining Moments podcast on social media – I’m @ChrisBrownSport and the podcast is @MyDefiningPod on Twitter & @MyDefiningMomentsPod on Instagram.

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Thank you for listening and enjoy the episode!

Chris

Episode 11: Darya Klishina, Athletics

At the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Darya Klishina cast a lonely figure.

The long jumper was the only Russian athlete permitted to compete in the Athletics competition at those Games.

Following the outcome of the McLaren report into state-sponsored doping in Russia, Darya was able to prove herself a clean athlete, having lived and trained in America for 3 years.

In this podcast, Darya talks about that rollercoaster week in Rio and how she hopes her Olympic experience will be more enjoyable in Tokyo.

Plus, we hear about her early life in Russia, how she’s learnt to speak English thanks to her life-changing move to the USA and her recent step into the music industry.

If you enjoy listening to the 5 Defining Moments in the life of Darya Klishina, please share your thoughts on social media! I’m @ChrisBrownSport and the podcast is @MyDefiningPod

Feel free to subscribe to the My Defining Moments podcast and leave a comment or review via your podcast supplier.

Thank you for listening and enjoy the episode!

Chris

Episode 10: Sally Gunnell OBE, Athletics

Episode 10! Double digits!

And to celebrate turning 10, my guest for this special episode is the athlete who turned me into a sports fan.

Sally Gunnell is one of the most successful athletes in the history of British athletics.

Sally began her career as a heptathlete, but she then focused on the 100m Hurdles, before finally finding her calling over 400m Hurdles.

Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth gold medals all followed, as did the World Record.

However, Sally was unable to defend any of those titles due to numerous injuries and she ended her track career in 1997.

Following her retirement, Sally worked for the BBC and has been involved with numerous projects and charities.

So sit back and enjoy listening to the 5 Defining Moments in the career of Sally Gunnell.

Thank you all for listening!

Chris

Episode 9: Jordanne Whiley MBE, Wheelchair Tennis

Jordanne Whiley has achieved something that no other British tennis player has managed to do; complete the calendar slam.

The 28-year-old has 4 Wimbledon wheelchair doubles titles to her name, as well as the US Open singles title from 2015.

In this podcast, Jordanne discusses her early years in the sport, life on tour as a mother and the highs and lows that came with her two Paralympic bronze medals.

Plus, we hear about chicken nuggets, her post-tennis plans and how she was more upset about Wimbledon being cancelled than her own wedding!

If you are enjoying the podcast, please share your thoughts on social media, tag @ChrisBrownSport and I will always re-tweet! You can also rate and review the podcast or contact me at chris@chrisbrownsport.com

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See you soon for more Defining Moments!

Chris

Episode 8: John Naber, Swimming

John Naber: Olympian, Swimmer, Broadcaster, Storyteller & Teacher.

A very inspiring and motivating conversation with one of the Olympic greats in the pool.

John Naber is one of America’s greatest Olympians. At the Montreal Games in 1976, he won 4 gold medals and 1 silver, becoming the most decorated athlete from those Olympics.

However, his world records stuck around longer than he did. Upon retiring aged 21, John has gone on to work at Disneyland, broadcast for American television and chair the US Olympic Alumni Association.

In this podcast, John opens up about his faith, his work with the Olympic movement and how he sees the life of an Olympian today.

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Please rate and review the podcast and you contact me at chris@chrisbrownsport.com or find me on social media @ChrisBrownSport

I hope you feel motivated after listening to this episode! I’ll be back with more My Defining Moments. Thanks for listening!

Chris