The countdown to the Paris Olympics is well and truly underway.Join former Australian water polo player and three time Olympian Rowie Webster as she tracks down some of Australia's greatest athletes, delving into what motivates them to chase Olympic gold, and what kind of blood, sweat and tears go into training for the biggest competition on earth.Make sure you follow En Route to Paris in your favourite podcast app, and every Wednesday you’ll get a fresh deep dive of Olympic hope delivered to your ears.
“I always wanted to be an Opal, ever since I picked up a basketball. It’s the pinnacle of the sport.
But Australian professional basketball player Tess Madgen thought her dream was fading away, as she clocked up 10 years in the squad, and was nearing 30.
“I just wanted to be an Olympian, I’d do...
Published 05/07/24
Jye Edwards knows better than anyone what a gruelling event 1500 metres is. The middle distance run is long enough that your body starts to hurt and stays that way, but short enough that you never really get the respite of easing off the pace.
It takes a particular kind of person with a very...
Published 04/30/24