Olympics Special: London Part 2
July 17, 2024 | Episode Type: Olympic Special
We are thrilled to introduce our Olympic Special documentary series to celebrate the Olympic year. This series takes you on a journey through the history and evolution of the Olympic Games, spotlighting the monumental achievements and the intimate, behind-the-scenes stories that have shaped the world's premier sporting event. We are onto our third Olympics as we turn our attention to London. As always this is a 2 part series. In Part 2, Nicole continues with two sets of legendary guests who share their personal experiences and memories from the Games: Featuring:- Catherine Austen & Kate Green: Hear from these experienced reporters about their unique perspectives covering the Games, the iconic moments, and the electric atmosphere in Greenwich Park. Discover how the event unfolded from the media's viewpoint and the unforgettable stories from the Golden Saddle pub, the unofficial social hub of the Games.
- Nicola Wilson & Tina Cook:Relive the excitement and pressure of competing at a home Olympics. Nicola and Tina share their emotional journeys to London, the challenges they faced, and the incredible support from the home crowd. Get a personal insight into what it was like to ride at Greenwich Park and their reflections on the legacy of the London Games.
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Olympics Special: London Part 1
July 17, 2024 | Episode Type: Olympic Special
We are thrilled to introduce our Olympic Special documentary series to celebrate the Olympic year. This series takes you on a journey through the history and evolution of the Olympic Games, spotlighting the monumental achievements and the intimate, behind-the-scenes stories that have shaped the world's premier sporting event. We are onto our third Olympics as we turn our attention to London. As always this is a 2 part series. In Part 1, Nicole dives deep into the behind-the-scenes magic with two pivotal figures from the London 2012 Olympics: Featuring:- Alec Lochore: The man responsible for organizing the eventing competition, Alec shares his journey from receiving the unexpected call to moving to London and managing the colossal task of coordinating the event. Hear about the unique challenges of staging the event in Greenwich Park, a historic and protected site, and the innovative solutions that made it a success.
- Sue Benson: The visionary course designer behind the iconic cross-country course at Greenwich Park. Sue discusses the initial shock of being chosen, the creative process of designing a course in such a unique location, and the hurdles faced along the way. Discover how she balanced preserving the park's heritage with creating a challenging and memorable course for the world's best eventers.
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Olympics Special: Athens Part 2
July 12, 2024 | Episode Type: Olympic Special
We are thrilled to introduce our Olympic Special documentary series to celebrate the Olympic year. This series takes you on a journey through the history and evolution of the Olympic Games, spotlighting the monumental achievements and the intimate, behind-the-scenes stories that have shaped the world's premier sporting event. We are onto our second Olympics as we turn our attention to Athens. As always this is a 2 part series with 4 guests. Nicole continues the journey with Olympic legends Kimberly Severson and Leslie Law. Reflect on their personal experiences, the rollercoaster of emotions, and their remarkable achievements at Athens.Olympics Special: Athens Part 1
July 12, 2024 | Episode Type: Olympic Special
We are thrilled to introduce our Olympic Special documentary series to celebrate the Olympic year. This series takes you on a journey through the history and evolution of the Olympic Games, spotlighting the monumental achievements and the intimate, behind-the-scenes stories that have shaped the world's premier sporting event. We are onto our second Olympics as we turn our attention to Athens. As always this is a 2 part series with 4 guests. In Part 1, Nicole dives deep with Kate Green and Mike Etherington-Smith. Relive the highs, lows, and pivotal moments of the Athens Olympics, which marked a monumental shift in the sport with the introduction of the short-format competition.Olympics Special: Sydney Part 2
Insights from Mike Etherington-Smith, the mastermind behind the cross-country courses at the Sydney Olympic Games. He offers a riveting behind-the-scenes look into the monumental task of transforming a neglected piece of land, riddled with challenges, into a world-class equestrian venue. We also hear from Andrew Hoy, who recounts his experience at his home Olympics in Sydney, winning team gold and individual silver in his 5th Olympics. He reflects on how the Sydney Games compared to his other Olympic experiences and what it was like riding in 2 separate competitions for the team and individual medals. If you haven't already check out part 1 featuring: Jean Mitchell shares her journey and the evolution of eventing. Her insights as a member of the Ground Jury provide a unique perspective on the Sydney Games' success in capturing the spirit of the Olympics. Kate Green brings to life the electric atmosphere of Sydney, painting a vivid picture of a nation where sport is revered, and the Olympics are a pinnacle of achievement. Her recounting of the logistical challenges and the triumphs of reporting in the early days of the Internet adds a layer of authenticity and nostalgia to our understanding of the 2000 Games.Olympics Special: Sydney Part 1
March 11, 2024 | Episode Type: Olympic Special
We are thrilled to introduce our Olympic Special documentary series to celebrate the Olympic year. This series takes you on a journey through the history and evolution of the Olympic Games, spotlighting the monumental achievements and the intimate, behind-the-scenes stories that have shaped the world's premier sporting event.
Our first episode takes us back to the iconic Sydney Olympics of 2000, a celebration of sporting excellence that set a new benchmark for Olympic hospitality and organization.
We have exclusive interviews with Jean Mitchell, an influential figure in Irish eventing and member of the Ground Jury at the Sydney Games, and Kate Green, a Journalist who covered five Olympic Games, Mike Etherington-Smith, the mastermind behind the cross-country courses at the Sydney Olympic Games and Andrew Hoy who won Team Gold and Individual Silver at his home games.
Of course, we chatted a lot and couldn't keep it to one show so this is part 1 featuring:
Jean Mitchell shares her journey and the evolution of eventing. Her insights as a member of the Ground Jury provide a unique perspective on the Sydney Games' success in capturing the spirit of the Olympics.
Kate Green brings to life the electric atmosphere of Sydney, painting a vivid picture of a nation where sport is revered, and the Olympics are a pinnacle of achievement. Her recounting of the logistical challenges and the triumphs of reporting in the early days of the Internet adds a layer of authenticity and nostalgia to our understanding of the 2000 Games.
Part 2 is just 1 click away! 
