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Join Jody, Bayo, and Guests each fortnight (Or so) as they discuss athletics' hot topics, cover live events, and host stars of the sport in longer interview specials. Hit 'subscribe', give us a rating, and join in the conversation on Twitter: @BackstraightB and IG: @BackstraightBoysPodcast .Podcast imagery: Mark Shearman @athleticsimages
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Send us a text Sorry we're late guys, but I'm sure you'll appreciate that after the exploits of Friday we we got a bit delayed in our podcasting responsibilities. There was a fantastic turn out for our afternoon meet up and beers before we headed to the stadium and continued the partying. Rai and Femke claimed more 400h GOLD whilst Noah 4peated in the 200m and MJW did the sprint double but it was our very own Amy Hunt claiming silver that tipped us over the edge and back to the pub. To help u...
Send us a text See you tomorrow x Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).
Send us a text Who better to join us on a history making day of 400m running that the one lap Legend Christine Ohuruogu? We discuss Sydney McLaughlin - Levrone’s jaw dropping run in 47.78, second fastest time in history. Keshorn Walcott also make history winning a World title 13 years after winning the Olympics back in London 2012 whilst Collen Kebinatshipi became Botswana’s first ever WC. TJ GOAT Yulimar Rojas made a brave attempt at retaining her title but has to settle for bron...
Send us a text Olympic 1500m finalist and host of The Running Channel podcast Andy Baddeley joins us to celebrate a well deserved Silver medal from Eugene ‘22 Champ Jake Wightman 🥈 Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).
Send us a text Colin’s back to take us through the 110m hurdles final and we all marvel at Ethan’s monster HT, Faith’s 4th 🥇🥇🥇🥇 and Sydney’s STUNNING Semi Final run 😮 Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).
Send us a text We're joined by the legendary Olympic, World and Commonwealth 100mh Champion Sally Pearson to discuss another night of shock results here in Tokyo. We get her expert take on a startling Ditaji Kambundji win in the sprint hurdles and an elated Geordie Beamish in the steeplechase. But not everything was as surprising. Of course Mondo did it again. A WR on the biggest stage!!! Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thank...
Send us a text We had a fantastic evening in the stadium hanging out with some with Athletico Royalty and enjoying the iced wine 🧊 🍷 The action was pretty great as well. A sensational 10k result gave fan fave Jimmy Gressier a surprise win and the 100m Finals didn’t disappoint with new Champions in both events and a resurgent Jamaica passing the baton to the next generation. Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks fo...
Send us a text We’ve made it all the way to Tokyo and whilst the jet lag is kicking in we’re here to recap Day 1 along with Trackastic Podcast host and Atheltico royalty Chris Brown Sport. Golds from fan fave Evan Dunfee and a resurgent Ryan Crouser had us cheering, whilst Beatrice Chebet’s dominant kick finish outpaced all of her rivals as usual. Mixed bag from the Brits with heartbreak for our Jaz but the sprinters all made it through safely with finals to come this evening 🤞🏾 ...
Send us a text For our World Championships preview edition we're joined by Hurdles Royalty Sally Gunnell and Kevin Young 👑 Both Sally and Kevin were crowned the 1992 Olympic and 1993 World 400mh Champions, setting WR's along the way and with Tokyo 2025 only days away we all get deep into what we're looking forward to most (There's a lot of hurdles chat). We also reminisce about their legendary careers as well as discover that we've all known each other for a VERY long time!!! Please en...
Send us a text The DL Final action took second place to our epic quest to meet The Queen, Merlene Ottey 👑 Well mission accomplished, so whilst we quickly review the best perfs on the track we also fill you in on all our old skool ‘networking’ at a fabulous Weltaklasse. Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).
Send us a text EMERGENCY PODCAST ALERT!!! 🚨 MORGAN JUMPED 2 METRES!!! THE TEAM WAS ALSO ANNOUNCED!!! BUT MORGAN JUMPED 2 METRES!!! 🥳 Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).
Send us a text After a week of stunning DL performances the boys discuss Keely and Karsten comebacks, WR near misses and a very damp LJ competish before we all head to Zurich for the big Final later this week. They then have a good old gossip rounding up all the off track drama that’s been taking place and wonder if those last few selection decisions aren’t quite as set in stone as we’d all thought. Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our s...
Send us a text We promised you a special guest and they don’t come any more special than hurdles LEGEND Colin Jackson here to tell us all about his new venture the Track, Field & Life app. It’s a one stop shop for athletics nerds everywhere with results, rankings, bios and more. We also chat about the trials results from both sides of the Atlantic and make a plans for a right royal meet up in Zurich 🤞🏾 Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on ...
Send us a text The gang’s all here as FIVE times British Long Jump Champion Jazmin Sawyers returns to tell us all about her fantastic weekend at a sensational UK trials. We discuss all the action, the marvellous new surroundings and the potential headaches for the selectors. Over in America the news was even more shocking and that’s was just the fights!!! The USATF champs never disappoint and this year was no exception with some jaw dropping performances and heartbreaking results....
Send us a text Just dropping into you feeds with a quick round up of all the action from Day 1 of the British Trials. Great performances and great stadium but some potential headaches for the selectors. Thanks Mel. Sorry Divine. Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).
Send us a text Trials season is upon us and this weekend we’re off the Birmingham to enjoy all the drama at the Novuna UK Athletics Championships. As usual the selection criteria is somewhat complicated so join us as we break everything down and discuss the most exciting clashes off the weekend Big thanks to Preet Majithia and Alex Seftel for doing all the hard work. Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks ...
Send us a text The boys have got LOADS to talk about after a jam packed London Diamond League with great performances all round, especially from the Brits. They’ve joined by some familiar names from the Mixed Zone after the event. There’s also discussion of a high go quality Euro U23’s and some great news about the 2029 World Champs. Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at T...
Send us a text The boys are back from Glastonbury and here to discuss all the fantastic athletics that's we've been enjoying over the last couple of weeks, including The European Team Championships and a sensational Pre Classic. They're also joined by fan favourite and The Hardest Working Woman in Track Maia McKoy, who tells us all about her recent success on the circuit and how a certain African adventure went somewhat awry. Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you ...
Send us a text The gang's all here to round up a very busy week of Track and Field, including a resurgent Diamond League and a shocking Grand Slam announcement, as well as great performances at the NAACP, but most importantly some major Jaz news!!! Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials. Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at Twitter - (@BackstraightB) Insta - (@BackstraightBoysPodcast).
Send us a text Instead of our usual round up edition of our trip to Götzis we have something a little different for you this week. Here is an interview that we did straight after the meet with the guys from The Swiss Track Check podcast. They’re basically the Swiss Backstraight Boys and when they spotted us in the crowd, invited us on to their pod to discuss our amazing weekend in the mountains. Normal service will resume next week with a big guest!!! Hope you enjoy. Please...
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