Two-time Olympic athletics medallist Sally Pearson joins us on Off The Podium to relive her incredible hurdling career and London Olympic gold! We discover why she switched to hurdles as a youngster, why she didn't take the event seriously at first and the story behind THAT Beijing Olympics interview. Sally also reveals how the pressure heading into London helped her triumph, how she thinks she'd have fared at Rio and Tokyo, and which other Olympic sport she could still try.

Two-time Australian Olympic javelin thrower Kelsey-Lee Barber joins us on Off The Podium to talk about her career and why she absolutely loves her sport! We discover how she found javelin, why making her first Australian team felt like 'business' and how disappointment at Rio 2016 fuelled her later success. Plus, Kelsey-Lee reveals why a t-shirt empire might be on the cards and shows why she could be one of our most passionate guests yet. It's a chat that throws plenty your w

We sit down with Australian Olympian and broadcaster David Culbert on Off The Podium to talk about his journey from long jump to a major career behind the microphone. David reflects on chasing his Olympic dream, competing on the world stage and a memorable conversation with Carl Lewis before Seoul 1988. He also shares stories from his broadcasting career and reveals the remarkable Olympic memorabilia collection he has built from every Games he has attended.

We sit down with two-time Canadian Olympian Malindi Elmore on Off The Podium to talk about her remarkable journey from middle-distance running to the marathon. Malindi reflects on Athens 2004, the setbacks that followed as she chased Beijing and London, and how one simple suggestion from her husband helped bring her back to the Olympics 17 years later. She also looks ahead to whether a third Games could be on the cards in Paris.

Canadian race walker Evan Dunfee returns to Off The Podium to talk about winning Olympic bronze at Tokyo 2020 and finally earning the medal he had chased for years. Evan takes us inside the dramatic closing stages of his race, reflects on his fight to keep race walking in the Olympics and explains why he remains so outspoken about the IOC. We also talk Kraft Dinner, life after Tokyo and why a run at Brisbane 2032 could still be on the cards!

We return to high jump on Off The Podium as we sit down with two-time Australian Olympian Eleanor Patterson to talk about her incredible career. Eleanor reveals how a childhood sleepover sparked her path into the sport, how growing up in rural Victoria shaped her journey, and why she stepped away from high jump before making her comeback. She also shares the unique method she uses to help get herself over the bar in competition!

We sit down with four-time Australian Olympian and race walking legend Jane Saville on Off The Podium to talk about her incredible career and Olympic journey. Jane reflects on her debut at Atlanta 1996, the Commonwealth Games experience that changed everything, and the highs and lows that followed. She also opens up about being forever linked to THAT moment at Sydney 2000 and whether it frustrates her to have such an accomplished career defined by it.

We sit down with two-time Olympic triple jump champion Christian Taylor on Off The Podium to talk about the incredible career that made him one of the sport’s biggest stars. Christian reveals how triple jump found him while training for soccer, the mental strategies he used to gain an edge over his rivals, and memories from his two Olympic triumphs. He also shares stories about meeting Barack Obama and going to school with Ryan Lochte!

We sit down with two-time US Olympic hammer thrower Gwen Berry on Off The Podium to talk about her journey from basketball to athletics and what makes hammer throw one of the toughest events in the sport. Gwen opens up about the training behind her Olympic career, using her platform to speak out on social justice, and the unusual advice that helped shape her technique. It’s an insightful, entertaining interview you won’t want to miss!

Pumped to bring you another Athletics interview as Australian dual Olympian Matthew Denny speaks to Off The Podium about his career in the discus. He tells us how he got into the sport, why he could easily have ended up starring elsewhere and what it was like competing successfully in both discus and hammer throw. Denny also talks about the online love he received during the Olympics and why Chris Hemsworth might be asking for his autograph by Brisbane 2032.

Australian race walker Rhydian Cowley speaks to Off The Podium about his career, Olympic experiences and why Race Walking deserves more love. He explains how he got into the sport, why Australia produces so many talented walkers and how shows like Malcolm In The Middle and Kath & Kim can actually help its profile. Rhydian also talks about switching from the 20km in Rio to the 50km in Tokyo, the event being dropped for Paris and a memorable pre-Tokyo encounter with a cat.

Australian 400m hurdler Tristan Thomas speaks to Off The Podium about his athletics career and experience competing at the London 2012 Olympics. He reflects on the unusual way he entered the sport, the ‘sliding doors’ moment that nearly changed his path completely and why he now views his Olympic experience differently. Thomas also discusses the challenges he faced after London and shares the athletes he believes are worth watching at the Tokyo Olympics.

American distance runner Abdi Abdirahman speaks to Off The Podium ahead of the Tokyo Olympics about an Olympic career stretching back more than 20 years to Sydney 2000. He reflects on his longevity in the sport, his preparations for another Games and why retirement still isn’t on his mind. Abdirahman also discusses his upcoming book, ‘Abdi’s World’, and the experiences that have shaped one of Team USA’s most enduring running careers.

Author and former All-American cross country runner Pat Melgares speaks to Off The Podium about his book ‘Chasing Excellence’, a biography of renowned Olympic coach Joe Vigil. Melgares explores Vigil’s decision to pursue coaching over more prestigious opportunities, the philosophy that shaped his remarkable career and how he built one of the longest-running and most successful coaching legacies in American distance running.

Canadian high jump star and reigning Olympic champion Derek Drouin speaks to Off The Podium about his rise through the sport and success on the international stage. He explains the mental and strategic side of high jump, how he established himself among the world’s best and how the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics affected his preparation. Drouin also talks about his love of Christmas and reveals why meatloaf definitely isn’t for him.

Canadian sprinter Brendon Rodney speaks to Off The Podium about his career and preparations for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The Rio 2016 relay medallist discusses what first drew him to sprinting, his journey through the sport and his ambitions with Team Canada. Rodney also explains how the COVID-19 pandemic and postponement of the Games have affected his training and preparations as he continues working towards another Olympic appearance.

Canadian sprinter Aaron Brown joins Off The Podium to discuss winning bronze in the men’s 4x100m relay at Rio 2016 and life as an Olympic athlete. He explains the differences between training for the 100m and 200m, the precision required for relay exchanges and what it’s like competing both against and alongside his Team Canada teammates. Brown also compares his experiences at London 2012 and Rio 2016 and shares his thoughts on the postponement of Tokyo 2020.

Another legend of Australian Olympics today in our 'vault' series as we bring a chat from 2013 with the legendary Raelene Boyle. Talking up her role as part of the Breast Cancer Network of Australia as well as touching on her Olympic career, it's a chat you definitely won't want to miss.

Another 'vault' episode today as we venture back to 2012 to speak with another Tasmanian Olympic athlete in hurdler Tristan Thomas. Talking up his then recent Olympic experience through to the frustrations he has had through his career with injury, it's a fun chat that we know you will enjoy!

Today we bring you the first in a special of 'vault' interviews, where we bring you classic interviews from our parent show The Brink with Olympians and other people involved in the Olympic Games. Our first is an interview with Athens Bronze medallist race walker Jane Saville from 2009, as she takes us through her amazing career and details THAT moment from Sydney 2000 that still stands as one of the most sad sporting moments ever seen in Australian sporting history.