The ParalympicsGB Podcast with Hannah Cockroft brings you exclusive insight and interviews with the country's best Para sport stars as they build towards Paris 2024. Paralympic champion wheelchair racer Cockroft chats to the British stars of the summer and winter Paralympic Games. Find more via: everybodymoves.org.uk
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Oliver Lam-Watson - Fencing for Silver and Going for Gold!
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Welcome to the official ParalympicsGB Podcast the podcast! With less than six months to go until Paris 2024, we'll be catching up with a range of athletes hoping to represent the ParalympicsGB team this year. This week, we have Paralympic silver-medalist Oliver Lam-Watson on the show, but there is more to the Fencer than just the sword. Despite fac…
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Chris Skelley's Judo Journey to Becoming a Paralympic Gold Medalist
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Join us for an inspiring episode of [Podcast Name] featuring the remarkable journey of Chris Hunt Skelley MBE PLY, a true Paralympic Judoka Champion. From a shy child in Nottingham to a gold medalist at Tokyo 2020, Chris's story is a testament to resilience and triumph over life's toughest challenges. Growing up in Hull, Chris found solace in sport…
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Talking Boccia with World Number One Claire Taggart!
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In this inspirational podcast, we delve into the remarkable journey of Claire Taggart, an athlete who has not only conquered the sport of Boccia but has also become a symbol of determination and excellence. Claire's extraordinary story is a testament to the power of resilience, passion, and unwavering commitment. Join us as we explore Claire's rise…
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Paralympic Gold Medalist Stuart Robinson on the his Rise in Wheelchair Rugby, Winning Gold in Tokyo, and looking to Paris 2024!
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In the world of sports, there are those whose journeys stand out as remarkable tales of determination and triumph. Our guest today, Stuart Robinson, embodies this spirit. From the battleground to the arena, he's lived a life defined by resilience and unwavering dedication. In 2014, Stuart's introduction to wheelchair rugby during rehabilitation ign…
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Rachel Choong on Para-Badminton, Trailblazing and eyeing Paralympic records!
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To mark one year to go to the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Hannah Cockcroft caught up with Badminton’s Rachel Choong who is hoping to make history in the French capital next year. Should she make the games she will become the first-ever woman to represent Great Britain in the sport at a Paralympic Games an accolade she'll add to an already impressiv…
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ParalympicsGB CEO David Clarke discusses his record-breaking career, the London 2012 legacy and his plans for the future of ParalympicsGB.
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From a 24-year banking career to being a torch-bearer at London 2012, David Clarke's career has been nothing short of phenomenal. A former goalball player and one of England's most decorated footballers ever, Clarke is now the CEO of ParalympicsGB and spoke with Hannah Cockroft about his life, career, and plans for the future." For more from Paraly…
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Sophie Morgan on the reality of reality TV, trekking across Nicaragua and the role of Paralympic Sport.
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On this episode of the ParalympicsGB podcast, Hannah Cockroft takes a break from chatting to fellow Paralympic athletes and instead invites star of the small screen, TV Presenter Sophie Morgan to the podcast. Sophie has been named one of the most influential disabled people in the UK and has become a keen advocate for disability rights since she wa…
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Gaz Choudhry on Wheelchair Basketball... and Wheelchair Bond, James Bond!
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In this episode of the ParalympicsGB podcast Hannah Cockcroft chats to British Wheelchair Basketball star Gaz Choudhry who has won double Olympic Bronze at both the Tokyo and Rio Games. Gaz discusses how he got into Basketball. his hopes for Paris 2024 and why he thinks its the "coolest" of all Paralympic Sports. He also talks about his burgeoning …
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Natasha Baker on winning gold and inspiring others at London 2012.
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On the Official ParalympicsGB podcast we are continuing our celebration of London 2012 - a momentous occasion for Paralympic sport with record crowds and unprecedented support! This episode sees Hannah Cockcroft sit down with close friend and British para-equestrian rider Natasha Baker. They both made their debut at London 2012 and enjoyed incredib…
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Dan Greaves looks back on London 2012
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London in 2012 was a momentous occasion for Paralympic sport with record crowds and unprecedented support. On this episode of the ParalympicsGB podcast Hannah Cockcroft celebrates the 10th anniversary of the games with friend and fellow Paralympian Dan Greaves. Dan has previously competed in the discus at a total of six Paralympic Games and he expl…
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Skiing, Fear and Collecting Pins with Alpine Skier Millie Knight
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What is it like to travel down a frozen hillside at 100mph without being able to see where you are going? That was one of the questions on wheelchair racing gold medalist Hannah Cockroft’s lips when she spoke to ParalympicGB alpine skier Millie Knight, who is heading to Bejing 2022 with dreams of Gold. In 2014 Millie became the youngest British ath…
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Hannah chats with Hugh Nibloe, superstar wheelchair curler from Stranraer who won World Championship bronze in 2017 and silver in 2019 but doesn’t mind admitting that his only competitive outlet before taking up wheelchair curling was dominoes! In 2021 Hugh was skip for the team that reached the quarter finals at the World Championships in Beijing,…
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Prior to winning gold at the 2019 World Championships, Marios caught up with Para rower Lauren Rowles. Lauren took up Para athletics shortly after London 2012 before finding a passion for rowing. She and partner Laurence Whiteley won gold at Rio 2016 and will be looking to retain their title at Tokyo 2020. Music by Peyruis : https://soundcloud.com/…
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Paralympic champion Emma Wiggs joins Susie and Marios for episode four of the ParalympicsGB Podcast. Emma competed in sitting volleyball at London 2012 before making the transition to Para canoe. At Rio 2016 she won gold in the KL2 200m to add to several world and European titles. Music by Peyruis : https://soundcloud.com/peyruis Learn more about y…
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3: Ep. 3: Mental Health Awareness Week
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ParalympicsGB Podcast Ep 3: Mental Health Awareness Week The 13th - 19th May is Mental Health Awareness Week and this year's theme is Body Image - how we think and feel about our bodies. Susie and Marios sit down to discuss Mental Health Awareness Week with Susie sharing some insights of life as an elite athlete and the specific issues that can ari…
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Paralympic champion Will Bayley joins fellow Paralympian Susie Rodgers and Marios in episode two Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv ParalympicsGB
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ParalympicsGB Podcast Ep 1: Jonnie Peacock - Double Paralympic champion and Strictly superstar Jonnie joins fellow Paralympian Susie Rodgers and Marios for our first ever pod! Getting active is the subject of the day, with Jonnie and Susie sharing their own perspectives on starting out and our new activity finder Parasport powered by Toyota is laun…
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