Podium Athletics

Katie, Hannah and Rich look back at the New York City Marathon, which featured the tightest of victories for Benson Kipruto and another major marathon win for Hellen Obiri. The team give their thoughts on the recently announced World Treadmill Championships, known as RunX, the qualifying process for the World Athletics Ultimate Championships, and how the governing body is working to clean up the s...

The reigning Boston Marathon champion Sharon Lokedi joins the team as she looks ahead to another shot at the New York City Marathon - a race she won on her debut over the distance in 2022. Lokedi talks about her route to becoming one of the top marathon runners in the world, her friendly rivalry with Hellen Obiri and motivates her going forward. Check out our new website - podiumathletics.co.uk 📸...

In a busy episode, Rich, Hannah and Katie give their reaction to Ruth Chepng'etich's three-year doping ban, and what could happen next. There's a look back at the Valencia Half Marathon, where the women's world record was again under attack by Agnes Ngetich and Andreas Almgren picked up a European record - plus there's a preview of a stacked New York City Marathon - the last major of the year. Che...

The USA's Olympic 1500m and world 5000m champion Cole Hocker is our latest guest, fresh from a wild ride at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Cole is a great listen - pretty much anything was on the table and we got to talk about mindset, rivalries, future goals and much more - enjoy! 📸 Guillaume Laurent Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Pl...

After a long delay to publish due to AWS (!) Rich and Hannah look back at the action on the roads over the past week, including victories for Marc Scott and Verity Ockenden at the Great South Run and a review of the Amsterdam Marathon - which featured the latest attempt over the distance for Joshua Cheptegei. 📸 Chloe Knott for London Marathon Events Presented by athletics commentators Hannah Engl...

Australia's Jessica Hull joins us on the podcast to discuss her career after wrapping up her 2025 season with 1500m bronze at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Having broken numerous records for athletics in Australia, Jess talks about a range of subjects - including her Olympic silver in Paris, plans for the future, and her thoughts on cross country at the Winter Olympics. 📸 Louis Hadf...

The team look back at the Chicago Marathon, where there were impressive wins for Jacob Kiplimo and Hawi Feysa (are we seeing the beginning of something special over 26.2 miles from Kiplimo?). There's also a review of Athlos - the positives and negatives - and excitement around Femke Bol's new focus on the 800m. 📸 ©️ Bank of America Chicago Marathon/Kevin Morris Presented by athletics commentators...

Calli Hauger-Thackery is the second fastest British woman to run a marathon - only behind former world record holder Paula Radcliffe - and she heads to Chicago this weekend as a genuine contender for a spot on the podium. In this episode, Calli talks about how she was always destined for the longer distances and her rapid progress over 26.2 miles. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England...

Rich and Hannah are joined by Athlos co-creator and CMO Kayla Green to look ahead to this week's event in New York, and plans for the future. There's also a preview of the Chicago Marathon, which is the next stop on the Jacob Kiplimo hype train, discussion about Seb Coe's hopes that cross country will be included in the Winter Olympics schedule by 2030, a look back at the World Para Athletics Cham...

In the second part of our interview with Canada's new 35km race walk world champion, Evan Dunfee talks about the pain he had to go through to close out victory at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, the battle against drugs cheats in the sport, and what comes next. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review w...

In the first part of our interview with Canada's new race walking world champion Evan Dunfee, the Tokyo gold medallist talks about how he found his way into the event, the struggles it took to reach the top and the innovations he'd come up with to increase interest in a discipline he's passionate about. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscri...

Hannah, Rich and Katie are (sort of) refreshed and ready to go again as the team return to action following the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, with their alternative awards and reflections on nine days of competition in Japan. What was the feel good moment? Who delivered the performance of the Championships? And what was the biggest disappointment...?! All that and more in this edition of...

The World Athletics Championships in Tokyo have come to a close (albeit a few hours later than planned - thanks rain), so for one last time the team disect the action from day 9 - including medals for Georgia Hunter Bell and Keely Hogdkinson in the 800m. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it...

On a night of total chaos in the relays - which will result in two re-runs early on day nine, the team look back at the penultimate day of the World Athletics Championships 2025 - which featured brilliant finishses in the men's 800m and women's 5000m. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it rea...

The team reflect on a pair of incredible 200m finals - with Melissa Jefferson-Wooden doubling up ahead of a superb silver for Britain's Amy Hunt and Noah Lyles showing his class over the distance once again - plus 400mH chat, drama across the board and much more. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possi...

Olympic gold medallist and double world champion Christine Ohuruogu joins the team to give her reaction to the 400m finals on day six of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo - and a phenomenal performance from Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone - plus all the rest of the action. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a revie...

The 1500m lived up to expectations in terms of drama - but it delivered a surprise winner. Hannah, Katie and Rich disect day 5 on the latest podlet - including victories for Mattia Furlani, Katie Moon and Faith Cherotich. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast,...

After a hectic first three days of the World Athletics Championships, Rich and Hannah look back at the action from day 4 - including gold for recent podcast guest Hamish Kerr in the high jump, huge throws from Ethan Katzberg to win the hammer - while Faith Kipyegon and Cordell Tinch shut down opposition in their events - and much more. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newma...

Another manic day at the World Athletics Championships with false starts and photo finishes - and that's just the men's marathon! Another Mondo world record, steeplechase shocks, 1500m drama - catch up with day three on the latest podlet. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us...

The team fly through a packed day of racing, throwing and jumping at the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo - the 100m races delivered, there was a Jamaican carnival, and drama already in the men's 1500m - in just the heats! Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow...

Hannah, Rich and Katie give their first takes from the opening day of action at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo - in the first full 'Podium Podlet' that we'll be bringing you at the end of every day. With the team working on commentary throughout the event, expect quick round-ups, excited voices and a bit of delirium...! Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman an...

Hannah, Katie and Rich check in ahead of Saturday's start of the World Athletics Championships with a little update and a hello from Tokyo, before the action begins at the weekend. Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ or watch...

Hannah and Rich look ahead to the throws at the World Athletics Championships, featuring interviews with Neeraj Chopra, Mykolas Alekna, Valarie Allman and Ryan Crouser. 📷 DIAMOND LEAGUE AG FOR DIAMOND LEAGUE AG Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follo...

Rio 2016 1500m champion Matthew Centrowitz and double Olympic medallist Nick Willis join Rich and Hannah to look ahead to the events from 800m-10,000m at the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo, thanks to our partnership with Tracksmith. 📷 Guillaume Laurent Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where po...

European Indoor Championships finalist Andreas Trajkovski joins Rich and Hannah to preview the jump events ahead of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, featuring interviews with Mondo Duplantis, Emmanouil Karalis and Nicola Olyslagers. 📷 Erin Groll Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England, Rich Newman and Katie Smith. Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible -...