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Olympians Jade Johnson and Anson Henry discuss an array of hot topics from the world of Track & Field and beyond. Jade represented Great Britain in the Long Jump while Anson competed for Canada in the 100m and the 4x100m relay. Having competed in two Olympic Games each as well as a combined 5 World Championships, they have A LOT of Track & Field experience. Not to mention having won medals at the Commonwealth Games, Pan American Games, and the European Championships. The couple is extremely passionate and opinionated, and have decided to put their many discussions, heated debates and stories about the sport and its many colourful characters into this unconventional Track & Field podcast. Get involved in the conversation. Send your comments, opinions and future show ideas that you would like discussed @VoicesofTnF on Twitter. Music: Clockwork Riddim - Usain Bolt
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The 2023 OUTDOOR SEASON HAS ARRIVED!! What do we have to do to get some match-ups happening around here? Do we want to see big stats in Track & Field, or a good show? Will the young Jaydon Hibbert eventually break the Triple Jump World Record? If Sydney McLaughlin tries the Long Jump - Jade really thinks she has potential. Who is Rhasidat Adeleke? Field or Track for the Women's Bowerman - Jasmine Moore or Julien Alfred? And Karsten Warholm... He's just different. What do you think...
With the 2022 World Championships coming off of the Olympics last year, the fans are back in the stadium, and we're anticipating battles in plenty of events, and we preview the events to look out for. Jade and Anson as usual give their own unique take on what they believe is going to happen. And as usual... It's not the typical take. (July 14, 2022) LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE ON ALL PLATFORMS Full Podcast Episodes - linktr.ee/VoicesofTnF Music: Clockwork Riddim - Usain Bolt #...
Coming off of a season where we didn't get to see the Clash of the Titans in the 100m at The Olympics due to Sha'Carri Richarson's drug suspension, we now prepare for another chance at seeing Sha'Carri Richardson, vs. Jamaican powerhouses Elaine Thompson-Herah and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and go for the crown of Sprint Queen. But who's it gonna be this season? Will it be Jamaican Elaine Thompson-Herah who flirted with the 100m World Record a few times last season? Will it be Shell...
With the sport of Track & Field having the most attractive athletes in all of sport - why isn't it more a part of the marketing? Here Jade breaks down how the value in this aspect of the sport isn't being capitalized on, and highlights the athletes who are pushing for change. We always want you involved in the conversation, so send your comments, opinions and future show ideas you would like us discuss to @VoicesofTnF on Twitter and Instagram. (March 6, 2022) LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE...
The defending 100m World Champion Christian Coleman made his return to the Track in a 60m dash at the Millrose Games after his suspension for a whereabouts violation. He won in a sloppy, yet fast 6.49s. The questions arise - What would have happened if he went to The Olympics? Will he reassert himself at top of the heap? Who can get in his way? We always want you involved in the conversation, so send your comments, opinions and future show ideas you would like us discus...
Following up on Episode 2, where we discussed the IOC ban on all protests - specifically Black Lives Matter. The IOC chose to uphold Rule 50 due to a survey conducted on 3500 athletes, where "70%" were in favour of the ban. In this BONUS episode we break down the survey, and delve into the sample makeup. Highlighting an obvious bias when examining what sports and countries came out on top. We want you involved in the conversation, so send us your comments, opinions and future show ide...
In Part 2, Jade and Anson round out their season with a BANG! As the new Track & Field season is upon us, and athletes are back in fall training, they revisit some of the major themes that made the latter part of the 2021 Track & Field season one of the most talked about topics in the sporting world and beyond. We want you involved in the conversation, so send us your comments, opinions and future show ideas you would like us to discuss to @VoicesofTnF on Twitter and Instagram. (No...
2021 was a pivotal season for Track & Field. From NFL wide receiver DK Metcalf lining up in a pro race, to the Sha'Carri Richardson rollercoaster, to long-standing world records being smashed or threatened, to shoes that are seemingly transforming athlete performance. After a few weeks to reflect, Jade and Anson take a look back and highlight some of their standout moments and their significance in Part 1 of this 2 part Season Finale. (October 5, 2021) We want you involved in the conv...
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics Games have recently concluded, and after all of the speculation of whether an Olympic Games could or should be held during a pandemic. We give our "hot take" on many of the performances, and news that got the world talking, as well as our overall thoughts on an Olympics in a Pandemic. We also discuss - what we think is arguably the most anticipated post Olympic Track meet In history! The Nike Prefontaine Classic, being held in Eugene, Oregon at magical H...
The Games of the XXXII Olympiad, otherwise known as Tokyo 2020, was originally scheduled to take place from 24 July to 9 August 2020, but the event was postponed in March 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the Olympics finally on the horizon, should the Olympics have ever have gotten this far in the first place, or should it have just been cancelled all together? These are some of the questions we discuss, along with some of the logistics and rules in place to try and make an Ol...
In arguably the craziest week in in Track & Field history, Jade and Anson unpack all the top stories, astonishing results, the highs, and the lows of a week (or three) filled with drama, and fueled by emotion. One of the most talked about stories this week was that of Sha'Carri Richardson - US Champion and Olympic gold medal favourite. She tested positive for a prohibited substance soon after winning the US Trials and booking her trip to Tokyo. She subsequently received...
In Episode 5, Jade and Anson give their take on one of the hottest topics in the world of Track & Field, and Sport as a whole - DRUGS. In light of the recent revelations that American record holder in the 1500m and 5000m, Shelby Houlihan, who recently tested positive for the banned substance Nandrolone, the pair have an in-depth discussion about the amount of positive support the media, fellow athletes, and fans, have shown for this athlete - and why. We want you involved in the c...
In this weeks episode Jade and Anson discuss the immense pressures that phenomenal young athletes face being in the spot light. As the NCAA Championships get under way, there is an excellent crop of young athletes competing who might also be poised to make the US Olympic Team. They examine the mental health concerns of being so young, and having that level of expectation put on such young shoulders. As well as which athletes to look out for in the coming weeks, months and years.&...
Track and Field hasn't evolved much for quite some time. While there is a great product for fans to watch, the production and marketing of events outside of the Olympics or World Championships don't quite match. Making it difficult for fans to consistently engage with the sport. In this episode, Jade and Anson provide their insight on how these events could be made better, whether on the track or in the field. Track & Field, and its athletes are vibrant and entertaining, and...
In the wake of George Floyd's murder, protests and raised awareness surrounding the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement erupted. Sports organizations worldwide took note and showed solidarity by allowing athletes to peacefully protest without punishment. However, in April 2021 the International Olympic Committee (IOC) upheld Rule 50, which bans all peaceful protests at the Olympic Games. In this weeks episode Jade and Anson weigh in on this controversial decision. We want ...
The highly anticipated NFL speed vs Track speed showdown finally happened as Seattle Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf lined up with some professional sprinters at the USATF Golden Games at Mt. San Antonio College. In this BONUS episode they reflect on DK's performance, and round up all of the details, opinions and facts about what went down. We want you involved in the conversation, so send us your comments, opinions and future show ideas you would like us to discuss, so hit us up on @VoicesofT...
NFL football player DK Metcalf announced to the sports world that he would be jumping into a 100m competition with some world class sprinters at the USATF Golden Games in Walnut, California on May 9th. Jade and Anson give their take on the delusion of football fans truly believing that he actually has a shot at making the team, and what to expect when he lines up at the Golden Games, which would be his first 100m competition in the lead into the Olympic Trials. We want you involved i...
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