Put Your Head Down and Pull Hard
Episode description
This episode we interview decorated Canadian rower, coach and podcaster Barney Williams. Check out his podcast Rowing Revolution.
(5:08) - Barney's salad days growing up in Ontario playing football, basketball, golf and eventually rowing
(11:20) - Barney's experience with the Head of the Charles Regatta solidifies his interest in rowing
(22:48) - The grueling nature of rowing and how it differs from other team sports
(25:45) - Barney's journey following UVic
(35:52) - Mike Spracklen takes over the Canadian Rowing Program and reignites Barney's rowing desire
(41:05) - Barney details Oxford v. Cambridge
(57:39) - Is the integrity of some Olympic sports being diluted by the integration of professional athletes?
(1:03:35) - Earning silver at the Athens Olympics
(1:17:36) - Barney's Olympic commentating career
(1:21:25) Q&A with Barney: What are your favorite bodies of water?
Alternate Episode Titles:
- I'm Gonna Win at Spectating
- Win the Boat Race
- Take the Under
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Hosts: Justin Kelly and Jamaal Cox
Guest: Barney Williams
Producer: Jamaal Cox
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