The Mettleset Podcast

The Mettleset
The Mettleset Podcast

The Mettleset Podcast is on a mission to bring you stories of tenacity, courage and mettle from athletes in the Middle East and beyond. From women’s sports and motorsports to adventure, action- and ultra- endurance sports, and everything in between, listeners will get a dose of the region’s most compelling - fun and funny - underreported sports stories every week. Hosts Dawn Barnable (Sports Communications Professional & Ultra Cyclist) is joined by friends who range from record - and boundary – breaking athletes, world-class explorers, community sports leaders and pro athletes at every stage of their career. For more info, visit www.themettleset.com and find us on all major socials at @themettleset.

  1. قبل ٣ أيام

    ⛵SailGP's First Female Driver, Martine Grael 🇧🇷 on Olympic Gold, Teamwork, and the Task at Hand

    In this episode, we sit down with Martine Grael, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, World Champion, and Pan-American Games champion, who is now making history as the first female driver in SailGP. Martine is also leading the Mubadala Brazil SailGP Team, the first-ever South American team to compete in the high-stakes SailGP Championship. We caught up with Martine in the team hangar in Dubai, just days before the season opener. During our conversation, Martine takes us on an inspiring journey: How her childhood on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro and growing up in a family of sailors shaped her passion for the sport.The setbacks she faced on her road to Olympic glory and how she used those moments to fuel her comeback.Insights from her experiences in the grueling Volvo Ocean Race and what it taught her about teamwork and perseverance.Her excitement and vision as she steps into her role as driver for the Mubadala Brazil SailGP Team. Martine’s story is one of resilience, determination, and trailblazing achievements. Follow Martine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martinegrael/ Learn more about SailGP & Martine: https://sailgp.com https://sailgp.com/teams/mubadala-brazil/martine-grael If you’ve been enjoying our episodes, don’t forget to show your support by hitting the subscribe/follow button wherever you’re listening so you never miss an episode. We’d also love to hear from you! Leave us a 5-star review and follow @themettleset on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Your support helps us continue bringing you incredible stories like Martine’s! Dawn

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  2. ١٣ جمادى الأولى

    Dared to Tri: A chat with Hana Al Nabulsi 🇦🇪 Team UAE Triathlete

    In this episode, we dive into the triathlon journey of Hana AlNabulsi, a trailblazing triathlete on the UAE National Team. Hana made history as the youngest Emirati woman to ever compete in and complete a 70.3 Ironman race. She’s also the first Emirati woman to qualify for the Asian Games in Triathlon. We caught up with Hana at the T100 World Tour Press Conference in Dubai, just ahead of the Tour’s grand finale (16-17 Nov) During our conversation, Hana shares how a simple dare sparked her entry into the world of triathlon during the pandemic. She takes us through the unforgettable story of her first race, and with unexpected challenges and laser focus needed  Hana also opens up about the mental resilience that drives her, her unwavering focus on her ultimate dream of representing the UAE in Triathlon at the next Olympics, and how she pushes herself to reach new heights in the sport.  Follow Hana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trihanathon/  For more information on the T100 series: https://t100triathlon.com/  If you've been enjoying our content and finding value in our discussions, please take a quick moment to show your support. Just hit the subscribe button wherever you are listening to us so that you never miss an episode. Please also leave a review - 5 ⭐ only - and follow @themettleset on Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. This really helps us in our commitment to bring you the best possible show and the most interesting guests. Dawn

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  3. ٢٢ ربيع الآخر

    Women's Sports News This Week 🏎️ 🏏🏂 & The Saudi Games By the Numbers

    Published on Friday, October 25, this is an episode packed with women’s sports news from the Middle East and beyond. No interview this week, but make sure to catch our last two episodes! 🚲 Episode 70: Interview with two-time Saudi Games Gold Medalist, cyclist Elisa Grassi. 🤿 Episode 71: Journey with Nada AlRasheed, who just set three national records and an Arab women’s record in freediving. Follow us on social @themettleset for more women’s sports updates, and check the show notes for links to everything discussed on today’s show. Now, onto the news! F1 Academy - Alpine’s Abbi Pulling dominated F1 Academy testing at UAE’s Yas Marina Circuit, topping all six sessions. Details here.  Formula Woman Global Nations Cup - Fifty female drivers from 25 countries will compete at Dubai Autodrome on December 12, aiming to form an all-female team for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Details here.  T20 Women’s World Cup - New Zealand’s White Ferns made history, winning their first T20 Women’s World Cup in Dubai. More info here.  Amenah Al Muhairi - UAE snowboarder Amenah Al Muhari reached the podium at FIS Ski Dubai, prepping for the Asian Winter Games in February. Follow Amenah here.  The Saudi Games 2024 - 9,000 athletes competed across 52 sports in Saudi Games 2024, a key part of Vision 2030’s athletic empowerment initiative.  Learn more info here.  Thanks for tuning in! Follow us for more women’s sports coverage, and we’ll see you next week.

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  4. ٨ ربيع الآخر

    69. Women's Sports News This Week 🐪 🏁 🏉 Camel Racing, Rally, Football, Rugby & More

    The date is Friday, 11 October 2024 and women’s sports news discussed on the podcast today include:  🐪 The C1 Championship, the world's first all-women camel racing series: https://adcrc.me/c1-championship/  🎙️ To listen to our chat with founder Linda Krockenberger: https://open.spotify.com/episode/35PULNn8MBmCzveatxLtQW?si=ac5b588068bb4b2a  🏁 Saudi rally driver Yosra Jazzar defends her Abu Dhabi Baja Challenge - T4 category title this weekend. More info via Arab News: https://www.arabnews.com/node/2573681/sport  Follow Yosra on IG: https://www.instagram.com/yosra_jazzar/?hl=en  ⚽ Finaa, a non-profit empowering girls and women through football in Jordan, unveils its fourth pitch. More about Finaa: http://www.finaa.org/  🏉 Women’s Rugby: The international WXV 3 women’s rugby competition is happening at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai: https://www.world.rugby/wxv/ & https://www.thesevensstadium.com  🤿 Saudi freediver Nada AlRasheed sets a new national record of 61m at the CMAS 8th World Championship. https://www.instagram.com/p/DAyNzmMIibp/?img_index=1   🚲 Egyptian cyclist Aliaa Benbella secures 2nd place in the Junior Individual Time Trial at the 2024 African Road Cycling Championships in Kenya: https://www.africacycling2024.com/_files/ugd/577345_5e8f55ada3f048c986d30e943f776c0f.pdf  Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/themettleset  For news tips or inquiries, email us at: hello@themettleset.com Have a fabulous weekend, and thanks for listening!

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The Mettleset Podcast is on a mission to bring you stories of tenacity, courage and mettle from athletes in the Middle East and beyond. From women’s sports and motorsports to adventure, action- and ultra- endurance sports, and everything in between, listeners will get a dose of the region’s most compelling - fun and funny - underreported sports stories every week. Hosts Dawn Barnable (Sports Communications Professional & Ultra Cyclist) is joined by friends who range from record - and boundary – breaking athletes, world-class explorers, community sports leaders and pro athletes at every stage of their career. For more info, visit www.themettleset.com and find us on all major socials at @themettleset.

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