Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat
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
Episodes
193 episodes
Tokyo Day 7 Part 2: The AMYzing Meet Up Edition with Anderson Emerole
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...
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Episode 192
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24:24
Tokyo Day 6 - The Sensational Sydney Edition with Christine Ohuruogu
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...
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Episode 190
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26:03
Tokyo Day 5: The Silver Lining Edition with Andy Baddeley
Olympic 1500m finalist and host of The Running Channel podcast Andy Baddeley joins us to celebrate a well deserved Silver medal from Eugene ‘22 Cha...
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Episode 189
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23:02
Tokyo Day 4: The Faith Hammers The Competition Edition with Colin Jackson
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 😮
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Episode 188
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31:29
Tokyo Day 3: The Kambundji Karaoke Edition with Sally Pearson
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 el...
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Episode 187
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29:15
Tokyo Day 2: The Jimmy 🇫🇷 JAM 🇯🇲 Edition
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 ...
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Episode 186
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32:34
Tokyo Day 1 - The Dear Evan Dunfee Edition with Chris Brown Sport
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 Crous...
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Episode 185
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21:50
Tokyo 2025 Preview Edition with Sally Gunnell and Kevin Young
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...
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Episode 184
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1:18:50
The All Hail Queen Merlene Edition
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 fabul...
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Episode 183
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49:14
2 Metre Dream Team Emergency Edition
EMERGENCY PODCAST ALERT!!! 🚨 MORGAN JUMPED 2 METRES!!! THE TEAM WAS ALSO ANNOUNCED!!!BUT MORGAN JUMPED 2 METRES!!! 🥳
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Episode 182
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18:05
The Komebacks and Katchups Edition
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 roun...
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Episode 181
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1:11:15
The Track, Field and Life Edition with Colin Jackson
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 & Lif...
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Episode 180
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39:41
The Transatlantic Trials Edition
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 headac...
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Episode 179
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1:27:53
UK Champs - Day 1 Round Up
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.
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Episode 178
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20:50
The Tokyo Trials Edition
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...
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Episode 177
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43:59
The Hometown Glory: London Diamond League Edition
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 dis...
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Episode 176
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1:23:53
The Real McCoy Edition with Maia McCoy
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 f...
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Episode 175
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1:03:53
The Diamonds Are Forever Edition
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!!!...
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Episode 174
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48:37
The Backstraight Boys vs Swiss Track Check Live from Götzis Edition
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
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Episode 173
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23:46
The Götzis Anniversary Special Edition with Katarina Johnson Thompson and Sander Skotheim
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Hypo-Meeting in Götzis we’ve managed to bag some spectacular guests this week. Double World Champion and Olympic Silver Medalist Katarina Johnson Thompson and World and European Indoor Champ ...
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Episode 172
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59:46
EMERGENCY POD!!! - Jaz Is Back Edition
EMERGENCY POD ALERT!!!!Our Backstraight Girl is BACK. In her first competition since September 2023 she competed at the Loughborough International meet on Sunday and jumped very encouraging 6.53m.Of course we had to her her straig...
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Episode 171
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20:10
The Hunting Relay Success Edition with Amy Hunt and Success Eduan
The boys are back and to make up for their shameful absence they are really spoiling you with today's guests. Fresh from their spectacular victory at The World Relays Amy Hunt and Success Eduan drop by to tell us all about taking down some of t...
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Episode 170
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1:02:40
The Amber Anning Daley Grand Slam Edition
We’re joined by newly minted World Indoor 400m champ and long time friend of the pod Amber Anning to chat about her sensational last few months. Afterwards the we discuss last weekend inaugural Grand Slam Track meet and Decathlon Le...
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Episode 169
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