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Olympians and retired athletes Eilidh Doyle (athletics) and Susan Egelstaff (badminton) discuss the current crop of Scottish Athletes as they target the Paris Olympic Games.
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Looking back at Glasgow 2014 with Hannah Miley
Eilidh and Susan are back with another Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games special and their guest for this episode is, Commonwealth Swimming Champion, Hannah Miley. On the first night of the games, Hannah brought the house down after winning the 400m IM, an event which would normally be at the end of the swimming schedule, was moved to the opening night in Glasgow because of Hannah's expectation of winning gold. In this episode, Hannah speaks candidly about the pressure and expectation...
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Episode 12 - Opening Races, Olympic Qualifiers, Prize Money, Injuries and Comebacks!
Eilidh and Susan are back discussing all things athletics and the 2024 season, looking ahead towards the Olympic Games. They look back at the opening races from Josh Kerr and Laura Muir, Nick Percy's magnificent Olympic qualifier, the Scots who performed at the London Marathon and the opportunities facing those headed for the World Relays. As well as the discussing athlete performances, Eilidh and Susan also give their opinions on the recent news that Olympic Champions (in Athletic...
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Looking back at Glasgow 2014 with Lynsey Sharp
In episode 2 of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games specials, Eilidh and Susan sit down with Lynsey Sharp and relive her emotional and dramatic silver medal performance in the 800m. We hear how Lynsey's build up and preparation for the final was far from ideal and what was behind her "Get out strong, commit" mantra. As well as looking back at 2014, we hear about Lynsey's career as a whole, the highs and lows, where she candidly talks about the drama that followed her event, her deci...
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Looking back at Glasgow 2014 with Ross Murdoch
In the first of a special series, Eilidh and Susan are joined by Commonwealth Champion Ross Murdoch, to look back at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, 10 years on. On the dramatic opening night of the games, Ross Murdoch won a surprise gold medal in the men's 200m breaststroke ahead of the poster boy of the games, Michael Jamieson.In this episode, Ross talks about his preparations and lead up into the games, the shock of winning and the crazy chaos which followed that. Ross also opens up a...
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Episode 11 - Where Gallus Meets Greatness. A look back at the World Indoor Champs in Glasgow!
In this episode, Eilidh and Susan review the World Indoor Athletics Championships, including super Josh Kerr, Jemma Reekie claiming her first senior medal, Laura Muir and the surprise star of the show, Scottee the mascot! As well as the world indoor champs, Eilidh and Susan also look back at Guy Learmonth's selection drama, delight in the return of Eilish McColgan and highlight the Scots who may be targeting the World Athletics Cross Country Championships, which take place at the end of ...
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Episode 10 (the real one!) - British Champs, World Champs, messing with the long jump and lots more!
In the latest episode of The Inside Track, Eilidh and Susan look back at last weekend's British Indoor Championships, discuss their highlights and review all the action. They also look ahead to the World Champs and preview the Scots who will be looking to make the podium. In a new feature, Eilidh and Susan discuss athletics topics which are off the track. This week's topics include the proposed changes to the long jump and the bubbling rivalry of Jakob Ingebrigsten and Josh Kerr. Tw...