Gemili & Poz

Boxing star Ramla Ali on unorthodox training, a call from Meghan Markle and inspiring the next generation

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:02:43 GMT

Ramla Ali is a professional boxer, model, author and activist. She joins Adam and Andrew to detail her journey to the Tokyo Olympics.

The 31-year-old found out she was competing at the Games just five weeks ago and detailed her unorthodox training regime that has included stints in an underground car park.

She also speaks about her drive to inspire the next generation and reveals the details behind a phone call from Meghan Markle.

There is also talk of the cardboard beds that are causing such a stir in the athletes’ village, her love of athletics and how Covid-19 has impacted behaviours in Tokyo.

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Rugby star Anthony Watson on the Lions, and overcoming injury

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 19:05:03 GMT

Tokyo 2020 is fast approaching and in the latest episode of Gemili & Poz the guys are joined by England and Lions star Anthony Watson.

Adam says he is "very excited and in a good place" as thoughts turn to hitting the track in Tokyo. Andrew, meanwhile, says his prep has gone "really well".

The guys reflect on the news that fans won't be permitted in Tokyo - and the recent Gateshead meet which saw the crowd in attendance strike up a new song for Adam...

But onto our guest, Anthony Watson, who we grabbed for a chat before he headed out to South Africa...

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Paula Radcliffe on post-Athens torment, super shoes and doping in athletics

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 05:00:49 GMT

Paula Radcliffe has opened up about the torment she was subjected to after the 2004 Olympics.

Radcliffe arrived in Athens as the hot favourite for marathon gold after blowing the world record apart in 2003, but dramatically dropped out with four miles remaining before failing to finish the 10,000m five days later.

In a revealing chat with fellow athletics stars Adam Gemili and Andrew Pozzi on the new Eurosport podcast Gemili & Poz, she admits memories of that day are still “woozy” but said what followed was horrible.

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Bradley Wiggins opens up on life after sport | Tokyo on the horizon

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 09:51:27 GMT

As Adam and Andrew get set to embark on their third Olympics, they chat to Great Britain's most decorated Olympian, cycling legend Sir Bradley Wiggins.

In a revealing interview, Bradley opens up about his life in and out of sport. Think you know Sir Wiggo? Think again.

The guys also reflect on some of their favourite Olympic memories, including a memorable encounter with Maurice Greene...

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Introducing Gemili & Poz...

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 09:14:43 GMT

Join Team GB athletes Adam Gemili and Andrew Pozzi for an Olympic podcast like no other.

We'll be joined by some very special guests and bring you all the latest upddates as the Tokyo Olympics draw closer.

Subscribe now to Gemili & Poz, a podcast brought to you by Eurosport.

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