Athletes' stories told properly
British weightlifter Mercy Brown has been on an extensive journey in her sporting career. But the comeback is very much on. The 26-year-old Londoner is an exciting talent and secured … Continue Reading Mercy Brown: ‘If you don’t understand an individual’s culture, you can’t support them’
Brendan Creed has discovered a lot about himself since he first represented his country back in 2017. By his own admission he is a massive perfectionist, but he used to … Continue Reading Brendan Creed: ‘I’m a massive perfectionist’
After leaving school at the age of 18, Lauren Torley had barely touched a rugby ball. But fast-forward to now and things are very different. Few will have predicted that … Continue Reading Lauren Torley: A wish to play for England – regardless of sport
Netball used to be one of the most important things in Nat Panagarry’s life – but that has all changed. Last year Nat’s wife Katie was diagnosed with stage four … Continue Reading Nat Panagarry: Her wife’s cancer diagnosis and a ‘rollercoaster’ journey
British track cyclist Milly Tanner has had a whirlwind last few years, and she’s determined to leave her mark. The 24-year-old switched from swimming to cycling back in 2017 through … Continue Reading Milly Tanner: ‘I don’t want to leave the sport with nothing’
Cricketer Fi Morris has learned a lot at the age of 29. From making her county championship debut at the age of 14, to top scoring for her team in … Continue Reading Fi Morris: Pressure, mental health and ‘going off the rails’
London Dynasty Cheer has grown exponentially in a ridiculously short time, and Joanna Haeger and Grace Lowe are key parts of that. This week’s podcast guests are the directors of … Continue Reading London Dynasty Cheer: From nothing to Grand Champs in a pandemic
British Olympic runner Amy-Eloise Markovc has plenty to be proud of over the last two years of her career. The 27-year-old became European indoor champion for the 3000m back in … Continue Reading Amy-Eloise Markovc: Unlocking her ‘untapped potential’
The SportSpiel podcast is back with a brand new series, starting from Tuesday, January 24, 2023. It’s been a busy last year for the pair of us, thanks to work, … Continue Reading SportSpiel is back with a new series of podcasts
Alasdair Hooper hosts the latest episode of SportSpiel with rising Scottish cycling star Anna Shackley. The 20-year-old seemingly came out of nowhere back in 2021 when – then aged 18 … Continue Reading Anna Shackley: Scotland’s rising cycling star
Alasdair Hooper and Will Moulton host SportSpiel’s Review of the Year 2021. The past 12 months have proven to be another turbulent year as we began 2021 in lockdown and … Continue Reading SportSpiel Review of the Year 2021
Alasdair Hooper hosts the latest episode of SportSpiel featuring British kiteboarder Aaron Hadlow. While it may be a powerful description, it’s fair to say Aaron is something of a pioneer … Continue Reading Aaron Hadlow: A kiteboarding pioneer
Will Moulton hosts the latest episode of SportSpiel with returning guest – and Paralympic champion – Laura Sugar. For most people the chance to represent your country in just one … Continue Reading Laura Sugar: ‘Every person is a human being – disability or not’
Will Moulton hosts the latest episode of SportSpiel with Olympic gold medallist Kate French. The Modern Pentathlon star was part of a historic moment at Tokyo 2020 when her gold … Continue Reading Kate French: ‘Some people excel in one discipline – I’m just average in all of them!’
Modern pentathlete Joe Choong was one of the stars of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The 26-year-old stormed to victory to become the first ever British man to win gold … Continue Reading Joe Choong: Bringing Modern Pentathlon onto the scene
Alasdair Hooper hosts the latest episode of SportSpiel with Tokyo 2020 silver medalist Mallory Franklin. The canoe slalom paddler has every right to be recognised for what she has achieved … Continue Reading Mallory Franklin: ‘I was the kid that wouldn’t say yes to the register’