World Athletics Official Podcast | Paris 2024 Olympic Games – Episode 1

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Kz615JNDn0
Abstract

Abstract

Inside Track, the official podcast of World Athletics, kicks off its Paris 2024 coverage with hosts Sonia Richard Ross and Greg Rutherford, featuring guests Seb Coe and Steve Cram. They discuss the fierce rivalry between Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Josh Kerr in the men's 1500m, with Kerr tipped for gold by both guests. The women's 100m predictions favor Sha'Carri Richardson, with potential surprises from Julien Alfred and Tia Clayton. The episode also delves into the evolution of athletic technology and the impact of race strategies. The hosts promise daily insights and engaging content throughout the Olympic Games.

Summary Notes

Introduction and Overview of Inside Track Podcast

  • Hosts and Format:
    • Hosts: Sonia Richard Ross and Greg Rutherford.
    • Daily podcast with info, news, and opinions during the Paris Olympic Games.
    • Available on various platforms and includes full video versions on YouTube.

"Welcome to Inside Track from World Athletics. We are live in Paris 2024. I am Sonia Richard Ross and I'm Greg Rutherford."

  • Goals and Engagement:
    • Engage audience with reviews and questions.
    • Provide behind-the-scenes content from the sport.

"We'll be giving you all the info you need to get involved and get your voice heard on the podcast a little later."

Hosts' Background and Personal Insights

  • 2012 Olympic Gold Medals:
    • Reflection on winning gold medals in 2012.
    • Personal experiences and emotions tied to winning at home.

"What was seriously what was that like? Was it crazy?"

  • Transition from Athlete to Parent:
    • Discussing how family life changes perspectives and responsibilities.
    • Balancing professional life with being the best parents.

"There was one time where it was all track all the time right? You eat sleep and breathe this desire to be the best on the track and now that has changed."

Greg Rutherford's Health Incident

  • Food Poisoning Incident:
    • Greg discusses his recent bout with food poisoning.
    • Despite being unwell, he shows commitment to the podcast.

"I've been suffering with food poisoning. I need a fan person to come in here and just give us a bit of air."

Introduction of Guests: Seb Coe and Steve Cram

  • Guests' Credentials:
    • Seb Coe: World Athletics President and Athletics icon.
    • Steve Cram: 1984 silver medalist turned TV pundit.

"We have President Seb Coe, of course, the icon on the track, and silver medalist in the 1984 Olympics, Steve Cram."

Discussion on Rivalry and Selection

  • Rivalry Between Seb Coe and Steve Cram:
    • Insights into the rivalry and how it shaped their careers.
    • The importance of competition in driving performance.

"What was the Rivalry like between you guys? Was it giving us to yes you got the wrong guy know we were always okay."

  • Importance of Selection and Experience:
    • The significance of being selected for major events early in an athlete’s career.
    • How early experiences in events like the Olympics can pave the way for future success.

"I always say that if you have the opportunity to bring somebody into a team that you think is a real medal contender two, three, four years down the line, do it."

Learning from Competition and Mentorship

  • Learning Curve and Environment:
    • The value of competing against top athletes and learning from them.
    • How competition within a strong team can elevate performance.

"When you're in an environment where just to get on the team you've got to be done good."

  • Mentorship and Setting High Standards:
    • The role of mentors and experienced athletes in guiding younger competitors.
    • Setting high standards and challenging young athletes to improve.

"I remember coming home from those games and being challenged by Brendon Foster, an even older guy who people might know."

Importance of Early Exposure to Major Competitions

  • Experience in Major Competitions:
    • The critical role of early exposure to major competitions in an athlete's development.
    • How experiences in events like the Commonwealth Games contribute to growth.

"We see national governing bodies that maybe aren't then putting athletes forward when they have qualified. The importance of this experience."

  • National Governing Bodies and Athlete Development:
    • Discussion on the responsibilities of national governing bodies in nurturing talent.
    • The impact of not allowing qualified athletes to compete on their development.

"What's your guys' views on athletes not being effectively supported by their national governing bodies?"

Conclusion and Final Thoughts

  • Commitment to Providing Insight:
    • Hosts reaffirm their commitment to providing valuable insights and engaging content.
    • Encouragement for the audience to stay tuned for more episodes.

"Be sure to be listening and tuning in because Greg and I, we've got you covered."

  • Excitement for Upcoming Content:
    • Anticipation for future guests and insights from the Paris Olympic Games.
    • Promise of exclusive content and behind-the-scenes access.

"We are going to kill it here from Paris. I am excited for all the guests that we will bring in and all the insight that we're going to give the audience."

These notes provide a comprehensive and detailed overview of the key themes and discussions from the transcript, formatted as meticulous study notes.

Selection Processes in Athletics

  • Good selection is a balance between no-compromise and sensible judgment.
  • Flexibility to evaluate athletes' trajectories and potential future benefits is crucial.
  • Subjectivity in selection can lead to legal challenges, necessitating transparent and watertight policies.

"Good selection is a balance. You can go to one end of the spectrum which is no compromise, and you want your team to be at least in the medal hunt, but there should be some flexibility to look and make a sensible judgment across your national coaches."

  • Emphasizes the need for balanced selection processes that consider both immediate performance and future potential.

"If you start to bring some subjectivity into selection... you then get legal challenges."

  • Highlights the legal complications that can arise from subjective selection criteria.

Impact of National Lottery Funding

  • National Lottery funding creates pressure on federations to prioritize medal-winning athletes.
  • The correlation between funding and medal success is strong, influencing selection decisions.

"The direct correlation between medals and National Lottery funding for a federation is very acute."

  • Indicates the significant impact of funding on selection priorities.

Personal Anecdotes and Reflections

Steve's 1983 Experience

  • Post-race experiences are often unplanned and chaotic.
  • Steve forgot to meet his family and friends after winning gold in 1983, leading to a humorous and memorable situation.

"I told everybody to wait for me in that same spot in the stadium until I finished... they waited about 3 hours."

  • Illustrates the chaos and forgetfulness that can follow significant achievements.

Post-Race Reflections

  • Quiet moments after significant events can bring out emotions and reflections.
  • The importance of sharing achievements with loved ones is highlighted.

"When you get those quiet moments, it kind of... that's when it all comes out a little bit, doesn't it?"

  • Emphasizes the emotional impact of solitary reflection after major accomplishments.

Sebastian Coe's 1984 Experience

  • Misplaced his medal in a revolving restaurant, leading to a comedic search.
  • Highlights the chaos and excitement that follows major victories.

"I remember putting my medal down behind me and sitting with my parents... and I looked around and it had gone."

  • Reflects the unpredictability and humor in post-race situations.

Changes in Equipment and Technology in Athletics

  • Discussion on how new technology and equipment can impact performance.
  • Example given of a track being 2% faster than previous ones, leading to debates and curiosity.

"What we're seeing... the track being 2% faster than Tokyo."

  • Illustrates the ongoing advancements in athletic technology and their impact on performance.

"If you run around the track the other way, it's 2% slower."

  • Highlights the intriguing and sometimes surprising aspects of sports technology.

Innovation in Sports

  • Technology and innovation are increasingly important in sports.
  • Public and business interest in sports technology is growing.

"I did an innovation conference... and was really surprised how many non-athletics people were asking me about the new long jump rule or shoes."

  • Shows the broad interest and impact of technological advancements in sports.

"If that's your business, your whole thing about innovation in business is about customer experience and results."

  • Emphasizes the business perspective on innovation, focusing on customer experience and improved results.

Equipment and Performance in Sports

  • Discussion on the importance of equipment in enhancing athletic performance.
  • Mention of the evolution of sports gear over the past 40 years.
  • Specific focus on the impact of pool depth on swimming speeds.

"Anything that makes people quicker, it is 2% quicker."

  • Emphasizes the significance of even minor improvements in equipment on performance.

"The pool here is slower... it's a depth of the pool because it's a temporary stadium."

  • Highlights how the physical characteristics of sports venues, such as pool depth, can influence performance.

Personal Experiences with Swimming

  • Personal anecdotes about learning to swim and the necessity of swimming skills.
  • Discussion on individual swimming abilities and experiences.

"I didn't learn as a kid. Now you still don't know how to swim? No, I learned to swim a few years ago."

  • Reflects on the experience of learning to swim later in life.

"I would really struggle... I don't do water."

  • Indicates personal challenges and preferences regarding swimming.

Predicting Podium Finishes

  • Introduction to a segment where participants predict podium finishes for women's 100m and men's 1500m races.
  • Emphasis on making bold predictions and the excitement of the competition.

Women's 100m Predictions

  • Discussion on key athletes: Sha'Carri Richardson, Julien Alfred, and Tia Clayton.
  • Analysis of their performance, training setups, and potential to win medals.

"Sha'Carri Richardson is a red-hot favorite."

  • Establishes Richardson as the leading contender for the women's 100m.

"I really like what Julien Alfred has been doing... her new coaching setup is really helping."

  • Highlights Alfred's progress and the positive impact of her new coaching arrangement.

"Let's go with Tia Clayton... she ran 10.86 in the Jamaican trials."

  • Recognizes Clayton's impressive performance in the Jamaican trials and her potential as a medal contender.

Men's 1500m Predictions

  • Focus on the rivalry between Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Josh Kerr.
  • Analysis of their competitive dynamics and strategies.
  • Discussion on other potential contenders like Laros and the impact of new race rules.

"Josh Kerr is just in that purple patch in his career where he is walking out into a stadium expecting to win."

  • Emphasizes Kerr's current peak performance and confidence.

"Jakob would pick a fight with his Taxi Driver."

  • Illustrates Ingebrigtsen's competitive and combative nature.

"New rules, no fastest losers... we're going to have hard semi-finals."

  • Discusses the implications of new race rules on the competition's dynamics and athlete performance.

Conclusion

  • Final remarks on the predictions and the recording of the segment.
  • Appreciation for the competitive spirit and the excitement of the upcoming races.

"Who's writing this down by the way? Oh, we got all these cameras here for."

  • Indicates the recording and documentation of the predictions for future reference.

"We're going to see a great last 800 meters... with lots of people challenging."

  • Anticipates an exciting and competitive finish in the men's 1500m race.

Predictions for the 1500m Race

  • Discussion on the top contenders for the 1500m race, focusing on Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Josh Kerr, and Yared Nuguse.
  • Analysis of Ingebrigtsen's motivation and confidence levels, especially after not winning the event at the World Championships.
  • Consideration of Kerr's recent performances and the public perception of his confidence.
  • Mention of Nuguse as a strong competitor and solid bet for a medal.

"I actually like him for the win but there is something about Ingebrigtsen that I think it's hard to bet against and I think having not won this event at the World Championships is going to make him even hungrier."

  • Ingebrigtsen's previous loss at the World Championships fuels his motivation.

"The confidence levels that Josh is showing that's actually getting to the point where some of the British public is irking them a little bit."

  • Kerr's high confidence is notable but has mixed reception among the British public.

"I'm going to go with Ingebrigtsen for the gold even though I had written down Josh Kerr."

  • Final prediction for gold is Ingebrigtsen, with Kerr for silver and Nuguse for bronze.

Ingebrigtsen's Training and Strategy

  • Ingebrigtsen's training focus on improving every facet to counter Josh Kerr's improvements.
  • Discussion on Ingebrigtsen's injury and performance recovery over the past year.
  • Emphasis on the need for Ingebrigtsen to push the pace and make the race hurt early on.

"What are you at this moment working on in training to counter the distinct improvement in pretty much every facet of Josh Kerr's 1500?"

  • Question on how Ingebrigtsen is preparing to counter Kerr's improvements.

"The only thing he's been able to work on is to be better than he's been before and that's the only way he's going to run away from the guys."

  • Ingebrigtsen's focus is on surpassing his previous performances.

"You've got to push the pace, go for it, and make it hurt."

  • Strategy for Ingebrigtsen is to set a fast pace and create a physically demanding race.

Predictions for Outrageous Selections

  • Discussion on potential surprising outcomes over the 10 days of competition.
  • Mention of the marathon as a particularly challenging event with top contenders like Eliud Kipchoge.
  • Speculation on Emil Cares of Great Britain as a potential surprise medalist in the marathon.
  • Consideration of Ecuador winning the men's 20K race walk and China for the women's race walk.
  • Mention of Molly as a potential winner in the women's pole vault due to strong performance in big championships and a supportive British crowd.

"The marathons are going to be really interesting. We've got the men's marathon with some of the greatest names in the men's and women's races."

  • Highlighting the marathon as an event with high potential for surprises.

"I'm going to go for Ecuador winning the men's 20K race walk."

  • Speculation on Ecuador's potential success in the men's 20K race walk.

"I think Molly could win this. She likes big championships, and there's going to be a big British crowd in that stadium."

  • Prediction for Molly winning the women's pole vault due to her championship experience and home crowd support.

Ask Me Anything Segment

  • Interaction with fans through social media, answering questions about personal experiences and preferences.
  • Discussion on personal activities in Paris, including shopping and sightseeing.
  • Speculation on career swaps with notable figures, with humorous and imaginative responses.

"I've been at the shops baby. I have been down the Champs-Élysées, I've seen Louis Vuitton."

  • Personal activities in Paris include shopping and exploring famous locations.

"If I could switch careers with anyone, I mean there are a couple people I would... I'm going to go with Queen Bee. I'm trying to be Beyoncé."

  • Imaginative career swap with Beyoncé, highlighting admiration for her success.

"I always sort of said if things went a bit wrong for me, I'd just become an ice pilot in Alaska."

  • Humorous and unexpected career swap idea, showcasing a lighter side of the conversation.

Conclusion and Wrap-Up

  • Recap of the engaging conversation and predictions made during the episode.
  • Encouragement for listeners to stay tuned for more insights and discussions in future episodes.
  • Invitation for fans to continue submitting questions and interacting with the hosts through social media.

"Thank you guys so much for joining episode one. We are having a blast here in Paris."

  • Expression of gratitude and enthusiasm for the ongoing series.

"We hope you're enjoying listening wherever you're listening to this podcast or watching us and we'll see you tomorrow."

  • Closing remarks, inviting listeners to return for the next episode.

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