The athletics podcast, brought to you by world medallist Hannah England and fellow athletics commentator Richard Newman. Every week, the team will bring you the talking points, results and stories from the track, field, road and the mud of cross country, alongside big-name interviews. Available on A
Hannah and Rich look back at a busy weekend of marathons - including a second successive win for Hawi Feysa and a statement victory for Amos Kipruto, after Jacob Kiplimo look to ignite the men’s race. There’s discussion on Catherine Debrunner’s wheelchair world record, and we look back at a win for Eliud Kipchoge - his first in three years - after the 41-year-old greatest of all time broke the course record in Melbourne. Podium is proud to be sponsored by…
Hannah and Rich are back to preview the Chicago Marathon, where Sharon Lokedi takes on a fast course for the first time in her career - taking on Brigid Kosgei. Could Jacob Kiplimo become the latest man to dip below 2 hours, having been the forgotten athlete in London - where he also dipped below the previous world record? There's a look at the UK Athletics consideration standards for the World Championships in Beijing, Matchroom's signing of 16-year-old sprinter Bronson Hearn-Smith and why it could be exciting for the sport, a look at the World Athlete of the Year nominations - and an…
Trigger warning: This podcast contains discussions about eating disorders - please see resources below if you are affected and would like support. In this episode, British marathoner Jake Smith speaks to Hannah and Rich about his recent PB at the Berlin Marathon, and the tough journey he’s had to get to this point. Jake talks in depth about his RED-S diagnosis and how the support he’s received from the coaching team of Gavin and Jo Pavey, DSM-Firmenich (formerly NN Running Team) and his family and friends have got him through difficult periods. If you, or someone you know, needs support with…
It's an honour to have one of Britain's best on the podcast this week - as Matthew Hudson-Smith gave up an hour of his time to chat to us, having made history as the first man to win three 400m European titles earlier this summer in Birmingham. Hudson-Smith talks to us about how he's rebuilding for an assault on titles at the World Championships and the Los Angeles Olympics, how fatherhood has changed his perspective on life, and what athletics needs to do to find new audiences. Podium is proud to be sponsored by…
Hannah and Rich look back at the Berlin Marathon, where Tigst Assefa agonisingly fell short of the world record, suffering a suspected Achilles injury with just a couple of kilometres left to run. There's a look at results from around the world, including Puripol Boonson's double at the Asian Games and Eilish McColgan's fourth Vitality London 10,000m title - which featured another win for Kadar Omar Abdullahi. Plus, there's reaction to prize money at the next European Championships and Andy Diaz Hernandez competing on Dancing with the Stars, as we look back at how track and field athletes…
A month on from winning gold at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, Ireland's Mark English joins the podcast to talk through his 2026 season - the best of his career so far. English discusses his coaching relationship with Justin Rinaldi, and how committing to a full-time athletics career (having qualified as a doctor) have helped him kick on, and the satisfaction of becoming a European 800m champion, following years of setbacks. Please note - Mark had to change devices through this interview, and there is a noticable change of audio quality, which we have done our best to…
Just as the track and field season begins to wind down, Keely Hodgkinson kept the conversation going by launching a new speed suit, made by Nike, as she closed her year with an 800m win at Athlos in north London. Hannah and Rich round up the action from that, as well as the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Copenhagen - which featured half marathon wins for recent guests Agnes Ngetich and Andreas Almgren (listen back on the podcast feed). Plus - there’s reaction to the decision to award the 2029 World Championships to Nairobi, and 2031 to Munich. Podium is proud to be sponsored…
European 10,000m champion Andreas Almgren takes time out to speak to Podium, courtesy of sponsors Maurten, ahead of the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen. Almgren produced one of the most extraordinary performances of the year when he lapped almost everyone in Birmingham to win gold and he's following that up with a marathon debut in New York - in one of the most anticipated debuts over the distance this year. The Swedish athlete talks to Podium about his unlikely move to distance events having started in football and the 800m, how his mentality is one of his super strengths,…
Courtesy of sponsors Maurten, Agnes Ngetich speak to Podium ahead of the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen, where she will race the half marathon. Ngetich is threatening the world record over that distance, having already run 28:46 over 10k on the roads - the best mark ever. She also won gold at the World Cross Country Championships earlier this year but has unfinished business on the track - having recovered from fourth place in Tokyo to set one of the fastest 3000m times ever in Monaco in July. Ngetich discuses her background, route into the sport and so much more. Podium is…
Hannah and Rich round-up the final day of action at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, as mile world record holder Josh Kerr completed his brilliant 2026 with a 1500m win. Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek doubled up with victories in the 200m and will take home $300k each, while Gianmarco Tamberi proved he truly is back as he orchestrated the crowd on the way to winning the high jump. Podium is proud to be sponsored by…
Hannah and Rich wrap up the day two action in Budapest, where Keely Hodgkinson finished second to Audrey Werro despite the Olympic champion admitting she tore her hamstring just four weeks ago. Georgia Hunter Bell spoke of her pride after finishing second to Klaudia Kazimierska in the 1500m, having claimed three out of the four titles she’d been going for this season, while Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek are halfway through completing the sprint double. We also look at what’s working, and what isn’t, at the Ultimates - and whether the field events are getting enough screen time…
After commentating on the opening night of the first ever World Ultimate Championship, Hannah joins Rich from Budapest following an evening that belonged to Jakob Ingebrigtsen, who produced a brilliant finish to claim the $150,000 top prize in the 5000m. Mondo Duplantis shook off a niggle to win the pole vault, the USA dominated the high hurdles through Masai Russell and Ja’Kobe Tharp, and GB finished third in the mixed 4x100m. Podium is proud to be sponsored by…
Hannah joins Rich from Budapest to preview the first ever World Athletics Ultimate Championship, which could be a watershed moment for the future of the sport - featuring new innovations, straight finals in many events, and competition changes in an event unashamedly made for TV and targeted at bringing in new audiences. We go over the big changes, why it matters for track and field - and why even the doubters should be won over. Podium will be back with daily podlets from the Ultimates for 'The Day After', dropping each morning from Saturday. Podium is proud to be sponsored by…
Britain's newly crowned European 100m champion, Romell Glave, joins Hannah and Rich to talk about his brilliant summer, ahead of his appearance at the World Ultimate Championship in Budapest. Glave tells the podcast about his route into the sport, having grown up in Jamaica, and the injuries that almost derailed his path to elite level. Podium is proud to be sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end…
Hannah's back from holiday to join Rich with a review of the Diamond League final in Brussels, which featured a double top three finish for Amy Hunt - and Jakob Ingebrigtsen starting a row by calling his rivals 'cowards' for the way the 1500m was set-up. We look back at some of the best moments, and look ahead to how they will impact the fist World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest this weekend. Podium will be at Budapest with podlets throughout the Ultimates, starting on Thursday. Podium is proud to be sponsored by…
Rich is joined once again by 2022 world champion Jake Wightman to preview the Diamond League Final in Brussels - which falls a week before the inaugural World Ultimate Championships in Budapest. We look ahead to how next week's event is having an impact on the final, including the men's 1500m - another installment of Audrey Werro v Femke Broeders-Bol, and wrap-up a week of news - including Jakob Ingebrigtsen's inclusion for the World Road Running Championships and Nadia Battocletti's 1500m Italian record. 📸 Isaac Shaw Podium is proud to be sponsored by…
At the age of just 17, Phoebe Gill represented Great Britain at the Paris Olympics having won the British 800m title - it was a rapid rise for a runner many think will be a generational talent. But Phoebe has quickly learnt about the ups and downs of this sport, having missed almost all of 2025 - before returning this season having linked up with Mark Rowland. Note: this interview was recorded shortly before the World Under-20 Championships, which Phoebe unfortunately had to withdraw from - and there are a few references to this throughout the interview. Podium is proud to be sponsored by…
Hannah and Rich catch-up briefly to look back at highlights from the Zurich Diamond League meeting, where Masai Russell (100m Hurdles) and Alison Dos Santos (400m Hurdles) set new world records. Audrey Werro again threatened to break the long standing women's 800m mark, and was pushed harder this time by Femke Broeders-Bol - plus we're back to the peak of the battle between Mondo Duplantis and Emmanouil Karalis in the men's pole vault. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jake Wightman is back to talk through a busy week in athletics, with Hannah and Rich. There are reflections on the European Championships from Jake himself, the Silesia Diamond League, where Jakob Ingebrigtsen finished fourth in his first 1500m since Tokyo last year, and a look ahead to Georgia Hunter Bell taking on Audrey Werro and Femke Broeders-Bol in Zurich. There are also thoughts on the latest World Ultimate Championships updates, including the addition of Ingebrigtsen and Josh Kerr - and we touch on Yomif Kejelcha's new half marathon world record. Podium is proud to be sponsored by…
Hannah and Rich round-up the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, with a focus on day 7 and our best moments of the week. There's a look back at Georgia Hunter Bell's 1500m victory, and gold for the mixed 4x100m - as Dina Asher-Smith made history as the most decorated athlete in the history of the Championships, and Amy Hunt won a fourth gold. There's also reflections on Jazmin Sawyers' long jump silver, Mondo Duplantis winning the pole vault once again, the marathons, and much more. 📸 Erin Groll Podium is proud to be sponsored by…
Hannah, Rich and Sikhalo gather for the final podlet of the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham (with a full review to come on Monday), as both of Great Britain's 4x100m relay teams won gold - after Andreas Almgren ran an incredible 10,000m and Stefan Nillessen won a surprise 1500m title, with the Brits missing out on medals. 📸 Erin Groll Podium is proud to be sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount…
We have to fess up - the first recording of this was either lost or corrupted, and we were gutted! So, Rich, Hannah and Sikhalo from Activate the Burners picked ourselves back up again (Rich was devastated!) and whizzed through a second record to react to Audrey Werro's win over Keely Hodgkinson at the European Athletics Championships, with Femke Broeders-Bol taking bronze. We also fly through the rest of the night - including a return to form for Gianmarco Tamberi. 📸 Erin Groll Podium is proud to be sponsored by…
Rich and Sikhalo from Activate the Burners look back at day four from Birmingham, as Amy Hunt completed the sprint double, adding 200m gold to her 100m success at the start of the week. It was a devastating night for Max Burgin, who pulled out of the 800m moments before the final - won by Mark English - plus there’s reaction to the women’s 3000m steeplechase, men’s discus and much more - including Audrey Werro’s fall and progression to the women’s 800m final tomorrow. 📸 Erin Groll Podium is proud to be sponsored by…
Rich, Tom Bosworth and Sikhalo from Activate the Burners react to day three at the Alexander Stadium. In the stadium that’s helped shape him as one of the best 400m in the world, Wolverhampton’s Matt Hudson-Smith shrugged off having a stand named after him and the expectation of a home crowd o win a third European gold in Birmingham. There’s a look back at Emily Newnham’s silver in the 400m hurdles, the men’s 110m hurdles final, and loads more - on a night where other events tried to eclipse the athletics 😉 📸 Erin Groll Podium is proud to be sponsored by…
Rich is joined once again by Commonwealth silver medallist Tom Bosworth and Sikhalo from Activate the Burners to look back at day two - and Hannah makes a brief appearance to analyse the 5000m, won by Nadia Battocletti, despite doubts over her fitness. Romell Glave won the 100m ahead of British team-mate Jeremiah Azu, as Marcell Jacobs pulled up - while Nadine Visser claimed her first outdoor medal with a tight victory in the 100m hurdles, Miltiadis Tentoglou cemented his status as a modern day great in the long jump, and Bence Halasz threw a Hungarian record to win hammer gold. 📸 Erin Groll…
Rich is joined by Commonwealth silver medallist Tom Bosworth and Activate the Burners creator Sikhalo to look back at day one of Birmingham 2026 - as Jakob Ingebrigtsen returned from missing almost an entire year of racing to win a fourth straight European 5000m title ahead of Florian Bremm and Etienne Daguinos. We also look back at the women’s 100m, won by Amy Hunt - the mixed 4x400m (yes please to more Karsten Warholm in this), and the two shot put finals. 📸Getty / Maja Hitij Podium is proud to be sponsored by…
Hannah and Rich look ahead to the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, featuring the highly anticipated match-up between Keely Hodgkinson, Audrey Werro and Femke Broeders-Bol in the 800m. We ask where British hopes of a 'sure thing gold' are, who could be the dark-horses, and point out the big rivalries. Time table: https://tickets.birmingham26.com/fileadmin/content_ea/EA2026/Timetable/250715_ECH_B26_Shedule.pdf Where to watch - https://www.european-athletics.com/home/live-stream/birmingham-2026 Podium is proud to be sponsored by…
Hannah and Rich look back at the final day of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where Josh Kerr lived up to the hype to win mile gold for Scotland. There's also a wrap-up of the athletics programme as a whole, assessing what the future holds for the Commonwealth Games and whether Glasgow may have helped preserve it. Podium is proud to be sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank…
Podium is proud to be sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support! This episode is supported by SunGod - get 20% off a first purchase at sungod.co with the code PODIUMATHLETICS. Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England and Rich Newman, with…
Hannah and Rich review day four of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, where Rose Davies made history as the first woman to win the 5,000m/10,000m double, beating fellow Aussie Jess Hull - with Megan Keith getting a brilliant bronze for Scotland. Devynne Charlton won the high hurdles, and there were some surprises in the semi-finals of the 800m and 200m. 📸 Activate the Burners Podium is proud to be sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout…
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