Best Laurie Fitzpatrick Podcasts (2026)

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#160 Keep The Flame Alive Milano Cortina Special 44:47

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4d ago44:47

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There's no one we'd rather hear from when building up to the next Olympic year than our pod friends from across the pond! Jill and Alison join us from Keep the Flame Alive to discuss all things Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. Happy Holidays, Happy Christmas, Happy New Year, Happy New Olympic Year! Learn more about your ad choic…

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Great British Bosses - Paula Dunn 42:44

11d ago42:44

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She's had it all - a medal laden elite track career - coaching - overseeing the most successful Para Athletics team ever, building on the success of London 2012 Paralympics - to now Performance Director at UK Athletics. It's "definitely" a dream job says our latest guest on Great British Bosses from Anything but Footy. We finish 2025, by looking ba…

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#159 Team GB skaters named for Milano Cortina 56:19

23d ago56:19

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The biggest Olympic figure skating team for Great Britain and N Ireland since 1988 Calgary Games! 8 names have been confirmed for Team GB including World bronze medalists Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson (who you can hear from in previous episodes!) but in this episode we catch up with Anastasia Vaipan-Law & Luke Digby - the new British Pairs contestant…

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GB Snowsport: Biathlon man Scott Meenagh 22:59

18d ago22:59

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A lasting legacy is the dream of Scott Meenagh as he prepares for a third and final Winter Paralympics in Nordic skiing. The former paratrooper became Britain’s first ever World Championship medalist for GB Snowsport in 2023, bagged a World Cup bronze earlier this year and hopes for a place on the podium when selected for Milano Cortina 2026. But h…

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GB Snowsport: The Alpine Boys Dave Ryding, Laurie Taylor & Billy Major 23:36

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Three British skiers in the men’s world top thirty after two World Cups this year and ahead of the forthcoming Winter Olympics. There’s a real chance the ⁠GB Snowsport Alpine Boys could create a little bit of history at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games. In this fourth episode of the season, we hear from all three - make sure you download & follow for …

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GB Snowsport: Great British Bosses Jamie Matthew & Ben Kinnear 23:53

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Since Beijing 2022 Olympics, and despite funding cuts, ⁠GB Snowsport has delivered on the global stage, with athletes securing World Cup and World Championship medals, to the point the 2022/23 season was declared the most successful ever! Freestyle snowboarder Mia Brookes and free-ski’s Kirsty Muir played their part in that success. In fact the ent…

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GB Snowsport: Partnerships with Menna Fitzpatrick & Katie Guest 20:50

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Season Two, Episode 2 and to be fair we could've called it another comebacks! With Menna Fitzpatrick returning from injury for the Winter Paralympics and Katie Guest looking to finally make her Paralympic debut after missing Beijing through covid! But we wanted to focus on the unique partnership of this World Cup winning World Championship duo, ahe…

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GB Snowsport: Comebacks with Gus Kenworthy & Kirsty Muir 24:53

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Welcome to another special season of podcasts with ⁠GB Snowsport ahead of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics. In this latest episode, we hear from two of Britain’s most experienced freestyle skiers - Gus Kenworthy and Kirsty Muir who are at either ends of their careers - and the different comebacks they’ve made in the last year…

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Great British Bosses - Harry Aikines-Aryeetey 19:39

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Olympian from Rio 2016, Relay bronze medalist at the World Athletics Championships, three time European sprint relay champion and individual bronze in 2014 and two time Commonwealth Games gold medallist in the 4x100m relay. But for some youngsters Harry Aikines-Aryeety maybe better known as Nitro from the revamped Gladiators and the 'king of the pe…

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#158 Milano Cortina Countdown 33:54

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It's nearly here - the flame's about to be lit, they're testing the new Sliding Centre on Cortina and Britain's got high hopes of Ice Dance success not seen since well you know how! In fact two couples will represent Team GB in Milan in the Figure Skating Ice Dance category - we expect current world number ones Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson but also …

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Great British Bosses - Dave Hart 24:14

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Next year, the first Olympics qualification spots are available for LA 2028 in gymnastics! It follows more gold, silver and bronzes being won by British Gymnastics at recent World Championships. We ask Performance Director Dave Hart about the success and the challenges he's dealt with since arriving in the organisation in 2022. This is Great Britis…

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Great British Bosses - Laura Deas 35:58

2M ago35:58

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History maker, Olympic and World championship medalist - now wife, mum and wannabe sports broadcaster. Laura Deas won Skeleton bronze in the 2018 Winter Olympics with Team GB colleague Lizzie Yarnold retaining her gold! But 4 years later was a different story. Now retired, after becoming world champion post Beijing 2022, we talk about support, sacr…

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Glasgow 2026 Tickets On Sale 13:04

2M ago13:04

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The Commonwealth Games tickets for Glasgow 2026 are now on sale. 10 sports, 6 para sports, 215 gold medals to be won across one summer in one city! We hear why you need to be there from Commonwealth weightlifting champion Emily Campbell and Scotland's very own world champion Jake Wightman - named by Team Scotland for the 'Mile' this week! & if you …

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Great British Bosses - Eve Muirhead 30:56

2M ago30:56

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The Ice Queen - not our words - but our guests very own in her new autobiography. With 100 days to go before Milano Cortina 2026, we want to find out more about the person behind the Olympic champion curler and February's Chef De Mission for Team GB. This is Great British Bosses from Anything but Footy - the behind the scenes conversation of sport …

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Great British Bosses - Jason Glover 40:58

2M ago40:58

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Boxing is back at the Olympics - if it ever went away! As you'll hear in this episode of Great British Bosses - the behind the scenes conversation of sport in the UK - with chair Jason Glover, thanks to GB Boxing, and subsequently World Boxing, the sport will maintain its place in the Games for LA 2028. We also hear about the recent World Boxing Ch…

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British Gymnastics at the World Championships 31:16

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A team of ten British men and women are in action in the first ever World Gymnastics Championships in South East Asia. We hear from four of the men's team from Jakarta in Indonesia, three who were also at the Paris Olympics last year - Jake Jarman, Harry Hepworth and Luke Whitehouse as well as debutant Alex Yolshin-Cash. The gymnasts are just going…

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Great British Bosses - Jodie Williams 31:05

2M ago31:05

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A world junior champion, a Commonwealth Games double medalist and winning an Olympic bronze medal in her third Games at Paris 2024. Just some of the many highlights on the track for our guest in this episode of Anything but Footy, Jodie Williams, who announced her retirement from athletics after those Olympics. But that was just the start for the s…

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Great British Bosses - Hannah Snellgrove 26:21

2M ago26:21

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What do you do as an Olympian who's spent 20 years getting to the Games? Go again or enjoy your incredible achievement? And what if your sport is about to potentially change the way medals are won at an Olympics? These are all questions our latest guest is grappling with - as well as winning medals this summer! Team GB and British Sailing's Hannah …

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Great British Bosses - Julia Paternain 26:22

3M ago26:22

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Bear with us on this one - we mentioned we're covering some of the British stars in this season who we've had the delight of covering in the podcast and on radio for the past few weeks and months etc. Well, in Great British Bosses, we always say we get the behind the scenes conversation of sport in the UK - so who better to catch up with than a for…

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Great British Bosses - Adam Gemili 41:18

3M ago41:18

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Our spin off season is back with a season of specials featuring Great British Bosses and stars. Some we have covered for years, others are brand new and making a name for themselves. Great British Bosses has always been the behind the scenes conversation of sport in the UK - that continues with this episode with world champion, three time Olympic s…

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#157 'Brutal Sport' World Champs Ryder Cup & Paralympics 30:44

3M ago30:44

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We thought the phrase brutal sport - made by Olympic medalist Ollie Wynne Griffith in his insta 'retirement' post - summed up a lot of what we're covering in this episode of the Anything but Footy podcast. Ukraine think it's a brutal decision to allow Russia and Belarus back into the Paralympic movement. The treatment of players at the Ryder cup wa…

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#156 Canoe Slalom World Championships & Tokyo 2025 43:13

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Sydney is set to stage the Canoe Slalom World Championships, the biggest event down under for the sport since Sydney 2000! Great Britain has had a record breaking World Cup series - we hear from C1 and K1 champion Kimberley Woods on what's gone right this season! What went wrong for British Athletics at Tokyo 2025? The first time in 25 years nearly…

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#155 World Rowing Championships 2025 39:52

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It's not quite another summer Olympics, but our Autumn World Championships season continues! After the World Athletics Championships we now focus on the World Rowing Championships in Shanghai. How can British Rowing do in China after winning the shortened World Cup series? We ask 4 of the crew - Matt Haywood, Heidi Long, Josh O'Brien and cox Tom Br…

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#154 Max Burgin World Athletics Championships 14:00

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The third fastest British man ever over 800m. That's Max Burgin the 23 year old from Halifax, who made the Olympic final last year and now has set his own personal best while racing the Paris champion at the London Diamond League. Hear from him on hopes for these World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas…

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#153 Matthew Hudson Smith, Amber Anning & Charlie Dobson 30:36

4M ago30:36

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The latest stars of the British 400m scene, who could all wins medals at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo this week. In this episode, we hear from Matthew Hudson Smith on everything since that silver in Paris, how Amber Anning won't be running everything this time in Tokyo and new kid on the block but at his second World Champs Charlie Do…

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#152 Morgan Lake, Jake & Gemili World Athletic Championships 34:32

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The World Athletic Championships 2025 bring the season down on another year of track and field. Great Britain and NI will be out to at least match their 10 medals they won in Paris last summer at the Olympics - but will the conditions in Tokyo favour them? In this episode we hear from captain Morgan Lake, former 1500m champion Jake Wightman and 201…

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#151 Dina & Daryll World Athletics Championships 30:51

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7 World Championships now for Dina Asher Smith and we're delighted she's back on the podcast as we continue our preview of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo! Brought back some memories for us too as you'll hear! Relay team-mate Daryll Neita is also on the show talking amongst other things her Daryll Diaries and Michael's latest appearance!…

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#150 Josh Kerr World Athletics Championships 22:44

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In an Autumn of World Championships of Olympic sport, from Rowing to Gymnastics, we're looking ahead to the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo from September 13th. World Champion Josh Kerr is out to defend his 1500m title and is not planning on giving it up without a fight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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#149 Georgia Hunter Bell World Athletics Championships 25:53

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In an Autumn of World Championships of Olympic sport, from Rowing to Gymnastics, we're focusing on these next few episodes on the World Athletics Championships. Our guest in this episode is Georgia Hunter Bell - the 1500m Olympic medalist now focusing on the 800m in Tokyo.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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#148 Tour of Britain & Great North Run 33:05

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Geraint Thomas the greatest ever Welsh cyclist jumped off his bike for the final time infront of his home fans in Cardiff. Is here the greatest Welsh sportsperson ever? We hear from him and discuss! Have you say by following this pod, and all our Anything but Footy socials! Michael's passed his fitness test for the Greta North Run - we have the lat…

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#147 World Boxing Championships 29:41

4M ago29:41

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Just the start of many - the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool for the first time since the IOC recognised World Boxing starts of a series of World Champs across Olympic and Paralympics sport. British stars from Paris 2024 will once again be looking to be on top of the world - we'll be focusing on them in the coming weeks too! As Michael writ…

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Encore Une Fois - Day 16 Venue Bingo, ‘Nuts’ & Bercy finale! 24:49

5M ago24:49

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No Olympics this summer - no problem! Thank you for joining us for Encore Une Fois - Paris 2024 one year on, one more time from Anything but Footy. If you liked what you heard please rate us, rank us, tell your friends, share on socials, so we can carry on doing what we do too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Encore Une Fois - Day 15 Olympic Legends, Never Giving Up & Dead Certs! 24:45

5M ago24:45

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If you've made it this far in the special series, you deserve at least a silver - as this is the penultimate - one more to go! It's Saturday August 10 2024 and this is Encore Une Fois, the inside story of Paris 2024 one year on, one more time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Encore Une Fois - Day 14 Team-mates, Mario Kart & Sport Climbing Gold! 24:09

5M ago24:09

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Some true insight into the minds of an athlete mid competition in Athletics in this episode as we reach Day 14, the third Friday of the Olympics, August 9. This is Encore Une Fois, the inside story of Paris 2024 one year on, one more time from Anything but Footy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Encore Une Fois - Day 13 Soup, Marathon Swimming & Troubles Back Home 26:58

5M ago26:58

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This is Encore Une Fois, the inside story of Paris one year on, one more time from Anything but Footy. We're into the home straight of the Olympics on Day 13, Thursday August 8 2024 and reflect on what can be the 'bubble' of the Games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Encore Une Fois - Day 12 The Daley Race, Mike & Another Athletics Silver! 25:12

5M ago25:12

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No Olympics this summer - no problem! This is Paris 2024 one year on, one more time from Anything but Footy. On Day 12, Wednesday August 7, we find out who the only person in the world is allowed to call Michael a nickname! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Anything but Footy

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Encore Une Fois - Day 11 Kerr, the Kennys & Diving Banishment! 22:05

5M ago22:05

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After Queen Keely, surely King Kerr? This is Paris 2024 one year on, one more time from Anything but Footy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Anything but Footy

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Encore Une Fois - Day 10 Queen Keely, Commentary King & Swift Taylor! 23:36

5M ago23:36

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All hail Keely Hodgkinson - the queen of British Athletics! This is the inside story of Paris 2024 Olympics from Anything but Footy on Day 10 Monday August 5th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Anything but Footy

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Encore Une Fois - Day 9 The Fastest Man In The World - Just! 25:09

5M ago25:09

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The men's 100m final - it's for many the moment of the Games every 4 years (we like it but we also know its so much more!) This is Encore Une Fois, the inside story of Paris Olympics one year on, one more time and its day 9, Sunday August 4th 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Encore Une Fois - Day 8 Skateboarding, Successful Siblings & Sightseeing! 24:42

5M ago24:42

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No Olympics this summer - no problem! This is Paris 2024 one year on, one more time from Anything but Footy. Did anyone mention Super Saturday? Day 8 August 3rd 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Anything but Footy

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Encore Une Fois - Day 7 Swapsies, Track & Field, & Trampoline Prediction! 22:48

5M ago22:48

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This is Encore Une Fois from Anything but Footy, the inside story of Paris 2024 one year on, one more time! Week 2 of the Games begins with Athletics in the Stade De France on Friday August 2nd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Anything but Footy

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Encore Une Fois - Day 6 Silver, Storms & Simone Biles 22:07

5M ago22:07

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No Olympics this summer - no problem! This is Paris 2024 one year on, one More time from Anything but Footy. And we enter a new month - it's day 6 Thursday August 1st! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Anything but Footy

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Encore Une Fois - Day 5 Triathl-ON, Quads & Champs Elyse 22:40

5M ago22:40

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We've reached Day 5 and it was very much of a case of the Triathl-ON with both the mens and womens individual events taking place in and around the River Seine! This is the inside story of Paris 2024 Olympics from Anything but Footy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Encore Une Fois - Day 4 Milestones, Murray & Dan Evans 21:33

5M ago21:33

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This is Encore Une Fois, the inside story of Paris 2024 one year on, one more time. And day 4, Tuesday July 30th was actually John's birthday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Anything but Footy

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Encore Une Fois - Day 3 Manic Mondays, Gold & Silver Success 22:01

5M ago22:01

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No Olympics this summer - no problem! This is the story of Paris 2024 one year on, one more time from Anything but Footy. It's the first Monday of the Games! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Anything but Footy

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Encore Une Fois - Day 2 Sunshine, First Ever Tennis & Canoe Commentary 24:24

5M ago24:24

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This is Encore Une Fois, the inside story of Paris 2024 one year on, one more time. It's Sunday July 28th 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Anything but Footy

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Encore Une Fois - Day 1 Diving, Dame Kelly & First Medals 24:11

5M ago24:11

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Paris 2024 one year on - one more time! It's Day 1 and there's Diving, Dame Kelly & First Medals. This is Encore Une Fois - reliving the Olympics of Paris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Anything but Footy

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Encore Une Fois - Day 0 Trains, Boats & Cement Works 25:07

5M ago25:07

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There's no Olympics this summer but no problem! This is Encore Une Fois, the inside story of Paris 2024 one year on, one more time Michael & John take you back to Friday July 26 - Day 0 - Trains, Boats & Cement Works! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Anything but Footy

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Glasgow 2026 One Year To Go & 'Finnie' 20:29

5M ago20:29

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It's exactly one year to go before Glasgow 2026. A new games for a new era, and a brand new mascot revealed as well - 'Finnie' the unicorn - the national animal of Scotland - yes really! In this special episode, we also hear from CEO Phil Batty on the Games that are now just 12 months away! We also have Glasgow 2026 ambassador and reigning Commonwe…

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#146 The London Athletics Meet 16:28

6M ago16:28

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A wet summers day in London but no-one seemed to mind at a sold out London Stadium for the Novuna London Athletics Meet in the Diamond League. Especially as it was confirmed on the morning of the event that London would be bidding for the World Athletics Champs in 2029! We've the latest from UK Athletics CEO Jack Buckner. On the track, a year ago t…