Show Notes
Commonwealth Games Special: Glasgow delivers, behind-the-scenes stories & championship analysis The Commonwealth Games delivered in a huge way—and after spending the weekend in Glasgow, Ryan is back with plenty of stories from inside the championships.
We break down all of the biggest moments from an unforgettable week of athletics, including: 🥇 Rose Davies' incredible 5,000m/10,000m double and what it says about her rise to the very top of world distance running. 🇦🇺 Kai Robinson's tactical masterclass to claim Commonwealth 10,000m gold. 👟 Josh Kerr's dominant mile victory, Cam Myers' silver medal, and the tactical battle that unfolded between the world's best milers. 🔥 Georgia Hunter Bell's commanding 800m gold and another brilliant Australian medal through Sarah Billings. 💥 The steeplechase drama, championship racing tactics, and why some athletes got absolutely everything right. 🎙️ Ryan shares some behind-the-scenes stories from Glasgow—including rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest names in world athletics, conversations with coaches, and what championship racing looks like away from the TV cameras. 📈 Plus our usual race analysis, coaching insights and the small tactical details that decide championship medals.
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