Israel Olatunde
In this episode we hear from the fastest Irish man over 100m, Israel Olatunde in the aftermath of his record breaking turn at the 2022 European Athletics Championships.
Oct 04, 2022•24 min
The Athletes Record
Welcome to The Athletes Record, where people from the world of sport share an honest and inspirational account of their sporting life, the things that matter most to them and what they learned along the way.
Episodes
John Treacy
In this episode we meet, legend of Irish sport, John Treacy. Hailing from Villierstown, County Waterford, Treacy had a stellar career as an athlete winning back to back World Cross Country Championship titles, an epic performance to win silver in the Marathon at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics and later in his career, becoming Chief Executive of Sport Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 05, 2022•32 min
Sebastian Coe
We meet athletics legend, Sebastian Coe, winner of four Olympic medals, including the 1500m gold medal at the Olympic Games in 1980 and 1984. He set nine outdoor and three indoor world records in middle-distance track events. He talks everything from his love of jazz to his infamous rivalry with Steve Ovett and his life long friendship with Daley Thompson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 03, 2022•31 min
Nicholas Pooran
In this episode we meet Trinidadian cricketer, Nicholas Pooran, one of the most exciting talents in the modern game. Pooran burst onto the cricket scene as teenager before a serious car accident in 2015 threatened to derail his budding career. Despite that set back, Nicholas emerged from the brink and is now the short format captain of the West Indies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 12, 2022•31 min
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
In this episode we meet, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce… Three-time Olympic champion and nine-time World Champion, Shelly-Ann shared with us what inspired her to pursue her sensational sprinting career, the challenges of growing up in an inner city community in Kingston, Jamaica, what it feels like to win and how motherhood has given her a new sense of purpose in her sport.
Apr 17, 2022•34 min
Daren Sammy
In episode three we meet, Daren Sammy… Two-time T20 World Cup winning captain with the West Indies, Daren was the first ever cricketer from the island of St. Lucia to break into the West Indies team. The All Rounder went on to represent the West Indies in all formats over the next decade becoming one of the most celebrated cricketers of his generation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 23, 2022•27 min
Shaka Hislop
Shaka Hislop had a distinguished career in football as goalkeeper for clubs including Reading, Newcastle United, Portsmouth and West Ham and was a member of the first team to represent Trinidad &Tobago at the FIFA World Cup in 2006. It is, however his achievements off the pitch that have left a lasting legacy. Shaka is the founding patron and honorary president of the anti racism charity, SHOW RACISM THE RED CARD.
Jan 28, 2022•21 min
Jamie Heaslip
Jamie Heaslip is among Ireland’s most decorated rugby players who earned 100 caps for Ireland and the Lions and made 229 appearances for Leinster. Jamie talks about the impact of early retirement from the game in 2017, what he learned through his career and his outlook for the future.
Oct 14, 2021•27 min
Orlagh Farmer
As a player Orlagh Farmer is a six time All Ireland Senior Ladies Football Championship winner with Cork. She is also a coach, PE Teacher, lecturer and recently completed a PhD focusing primarily on the reason why so many girls drop out of sport at an early age. Orlagh also pays a moving tribute to her former coach, Eamonn Ryan who passed away.
Oct 12, 2021•27 min
Chloe Watkins
Star of the Ireland Women's Hockey team, Chloe Watkins, reflects on what the Olympics means for their families and supporters watching at home, what it has taken to get there and how the team culture has put them in a position to compete with the best in the world.
Jul 27, 2021•26 min
Conor Niland
Former Irish tennis star, Conor Niland, talks about the challenging road to competing with the elite, his rise through the rankings to his Wimbledon appearance in 2011 and early retirement the following year.
Jul 23, 2021•32 min
Paddy Andrews
Seven-time All-Ireland Senior Football Championship winner with Dublin, Paddy Andrews, reflects on the day his career was almost over before it began, when he was dropped from the Dublin panel by Manager, Pat Gilroy, in their breakthrough season in 2011.
Jul 05, 2021•29 min
Aisling McCarthy
Aisling McCarthy talks about her double life, spending one half of the year as a professional athlete in the Australian Football League for Women with West Coast Eagles and the other half as a Tipperary Ladies Gaelic Footballer while also working as a front-line physiotherapist.
Jun 18, 2021•31 min
Conor Whelan
All-Ireland winning Galway hurler and teacher Conor Whelan reflects back on the suicide of his cousin, former Galway player Niall Donohue. Conor looks back on what was a tragically life-changing time for him and his family, but an event that ultimately has made him a passionate mental health and well-being advocate for students.
May 25, 2021•28 min
Ian Madigan
Ireland and Ulster rugby player Ian Madigan reflects on over a decade in the game, what it was like to be coached by Joe Schmidt and how his setbacks have helped to shape him into the player he is today.
May 05, 2021•31 min
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