Leah Sherlock

Behind the Sports Star

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Welcome to Behind the Sports Star! On TV screens, in stadiums, and arenas, we see Sports Stars thrive in their 'natural habitats'. Behind the Sports Star goes one step further and looks behind the lense at what it takes to be the best in the game. From Football, Netball, and Rugby, to stars of newer sports such as CrossFit and Hyrox, this podcast will deep dive into the careers of those you love to watch. Follow along on Instagram @behindthesportsstar Listen to our sister show, Behind the Sounds - https://rss.com/podcasts/behindthesounds/ Listen to all previous episodes of WOD you talkin' abou...

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Leah Sherlock

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Emily Craig MBE: Rower and Olympic Gold Medallist 31.07.2025 55:49

In this episode of Behind the Sports Star , we sit down with Olympic rower Emily Craig MBE to explore the journey to Olympic Gold.. From winning her first medal and the Indoor Championships at only 12 years old, to the mental resilience required to perform on the world stage, Emily opens up about the realities of life as an elite athlete. We talk routines, handling pressure, and what kept her push...

Hannah Miley MBE: Double Commonwealth Champion 16.06.2025 43:38

We have had a small break but today, I am so excited to be joined by Hannah Miley, one of Scotland’s most successful swimmers. A double Commonwealth champion, and three time Olympian, Hannah has plenty of stories and experience behind her. We talked all about her career, plus how she struggled to shift into the ‘calm’ of retirement, and all about some of her recent projects, including stopping the...

Rebecca Edwards BEM: Rower and Multiple Olympian 24.02.2025 45:27

Today my guest is Rebecca Edwards, always an athletic child, she tried multiple sporting careers before stumbling upon rowing at University, which led her to achieving her lifelong dream of going to the Olympics. A few weeks into retirement, Rebecca talks us through how she achieved those goals and dreams, as well as what she plans to do now she has retired from competition. Check out the full epi...

Becky Wilde: Rower, Olympic Bronze Medallist 06.02.2025 51:20

Today, Leah is joined by rower Becky Wilde. After growing up as a competitive swimmer, in her late teens, she made the decision to start rowing after being inspired by the likes of Helen Glover and Heather Stanning. Making the move has paid off for Becky as last summer she claimed Bronze at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, with her partner Mathilda Hodgkins-Byrne. It has been a rollercoaster of a car...

Charlotte Hodgkis-Byrne: Cyclist, Olympian and former Rower 20.01.2025 1:02:00

Today my guest is Charlotte Hodgkins-Byrne; previously an ex Team GB rower and Olympian, in 2022 she decided to swap the boat for the bike. Since then she has thrived in her new career and I was super excited to chat all about that on today’s episode. From growing up in a non-competitive household, that created two Olympians (Charlotte and her sister, Mathilda), to going out on her own and competi...

Matthew Aldridge: Team GB Rower and Olympic Bronze Medallist 13.01.2025 54:30

If you are a current listener of WOD you talkin about, thanks for sticking around into this new era - and if you are new here - welcome! I’m delighted to welcome our first guest of 2025 and officially of Behind the Sports Star, Matthew Aldridge! Matthew is a GB rower, European and World Champion, and most recently achieved Bronze at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. We chatted in detail about how he b...