Podcast

Episode 26: Lindsey Jacobellis, Snowboarding

At the 2006 Winter Olympics, a 20-year-old American snowboarder by the name of Lindsey Jacobellis became a household name. Not for winning a gold medal, but for “losing” one. With a clear lead in the inaugural Snowboard Cross event, Lindsey attempted a grab coming off the final roller. She fell, watched the gold medal disappear…

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Episode 25: Laura Weightman, Athletics

British distance runner Laura Weightman announced her retirement from Athletics last month. Although it came much sooner than she would have liked, it gave Laura the opportunity to chat through the 5 moments that defined her career.

A career that included many highlights – 3 Top 8 placings at a global championships, 2 medals over…

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Episode 24: Non Stanford, Triathlon

At the age of 9, Non Stanford decided she wanted to be an Olympian. She tried Gymnastics, Swimming and Athletics before finding Triathlon, the sport that would take her to the Games.

Mentored by Dame Kelly Holmes throughout her teenage years, Non was a talented junior middle distance runner who became a world beating triathlete.…

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Episode 26: Lindsey Jacobellis, Snowboarding – My Defining Moments

At the 2006 Winter Olympics, a 20-year-old American snowboarder by the name of Lindsey Jacobellis became a household name. Not for winning a gold medal, but for "losing" one. With a clear lead in the inaugural Snowboard Cross event, Lindsey attempted a grab coming off the final roller. She fell, watched the gold medal disappear and got up for silver. 16 years later, at her fifth Olympic Games, Lindsey finally took her place on the top step of the Olympic podium. Winning Team USA's first gold medal of the Games, it was the fairy-tale story of the Games. Backed up by a second gold medal in the mixed team event a few days later. Whilst discussing her five defining moments, Lindsey talks through how she dealt with the pain of Torino and joy of Beijing. Plus a whole lot of ups and downs in between! So wrap up warm and listen to Lindsey Jacobellis on My Defining Moments. Thanks for listening! @chrisbrownsport
  1. Episode 26: Lindsey Jacobellis, Snowboarding
  2. Episode 25: Laura Weightman, Athletics
  3. Episode 24: Non Stanford, Triathlon
  4. Episode 23: Lutalo Muhammad, Taekwondo
  5. Episode 22: Tom Bosworth, Athletics

Don’t forget to check out https://trackcastic.com/ – an Athletics podcast which I contribute to.