Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics Chat

Send us a text

Thought we'd take a breather after returning from Tokyo before dropping our review pod. Not that we've been slacking, we've been rewatching every last minute of the action if course!!! You miss so much in the stadium. 

We're joined by one of the very few people we can be certain has followed everything as closely as we have broadcasting legend and honorary Backstraight Girl Jeanette Kwakye.

Together ...

Send us a text

Better late than never, right???

Sorry for the delay but we’ve been having some Japanese adventures before finally dropping our update of the last weekend. 

There was lots of drama over the last two days including relay mishaps, surprise shared medals and lots and lots of rain ☔️ 

We’ll be back very soon with a full Champs review and hopefully some special guests. 

Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know wh...

Send us a text

Sorry we're late guys, but I'm sure you'll appreciate that after the exploits of Friday we we got a bit delayed in our podcasting responsibilities.

There was a fantastic turn out for our afternoon meet up and beers before we headed to the stadium and continued the partying.

Rai and Femke claimed more 400h GOLD whilst Noah 4peated in the 200m and MJW did the sprint double but it was our very own Amy Hunt c...

Send us a text

Who better to join us on a history making day of 400m running that the one lap Legend Christine Ohuruogu?

We discuss Sydney McLaughlin - Levrone’s jaw dropping run in 47.78,  second fastest time in history.

Keshorn Walcott also make history winning a World title 13 years after winning the Olympics back in London 2012 whilst  Collen Kebinatshipi became Botswana’s first ever WC.

TJ GOAT Yulimar Rojas made a brave attempt a...

Send us a text

We're joined by the legendary Olympic, World and Commonwealth 100mh Champion Sally Pearson to discuss another night of shock results here in Tokyo.

We get her expert take on a startling Ditaji Kambundji win in the sprint hurdles and an elated Geordie Beamish in the steeplechase. 

But not everything was as surprising. Of course Mondo did it again. A WR on the biggest stage!!!

Please enjoy, please subscribe and ...

Send us a text

We had a fantastic evening in the stadium hanging out with some with Athletico Royalty and enjoying the iced wine 🧊 🍷

The action was pretty great as well.

A sensational 10k result gave fan fave Jimmy Gressier a surprise win and the 100m Finals didn’t disappoint with new Champions in both events and a resurgent Jamaica passing the baton to the next generation. 

Please enjoy, please subscribe and please ...

Send us a text

We’ve made it all the way to Tokyo and whilst the jet lag is kicking in we’re here to recap Day 1 along with Trackastic Podcast host and Atheltico royalty Chris Brown Sport. 

Golds from fan fave Evan Dunfee and a resurgent Ryan Crouser had us cheering, whilst Beatrice Chebet’s dominant kick finish outpaced all of her rivals as usual.

Mixed bag from the Brits with heartbreak for our Jaz but the sprinters all made it thro...

Send us a text

For our World Championships preview edition we're joined by Hurdles Royalty Sally Gunnell and Kevin Young 👑

Both Sally and Kevin were crowned the 1992 Olympic and 1993 World 400mh Champions,  setting WR's along the way and with Tokyo 2025 only days away we all get deep into what we're looking forward to most (There's a lot of hurdles chat).

We also reminisce about their legendary careers as well as ...

Send us a text

The DL Final action took second place to our epic quest to meet The Queen, Merlene Ottey 👑

Well mission accomplished, so whilst we quickly review the best perfs on the track we also fill you in on all our old skool ‘networking’ at a fabulous Weltaklasse. 

Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials.

Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at

Tw...

Send us a text

After a week of stunning DL performances the boys discuss Keely and Karsten comebacks, WR near misses and a very damp LJ competish before we all head to Zurich for the big Final later this week. 

They then have a good old gossip rounding up all the off track drama that’s been taking place and wonder if those last few selection decisions aren’t quite as set in stone as we’d all thought. 

Please enjoy, please subscribe a...

Send us a text

We promised you a special guest and they don’t come any more special than hurdles LEGEND Colin Jackson here to tell us all about his new venture the Track, Field & Life app. 

It’s a one stop shop for athletics nerds everywhere with results, rankings, bios and more. 

We also chat about the trials results from both sides of the Atlantic and make a plans for a right royal meet up in Zurich 🤞🏾

Please enjoy, pleas...

Send us a text

The gang’s all here as FIVE times British Long Jump Champion Jazmin Sawyers returns to  tell us all about her fantastic weekend at a sensational UK trials. We discuss all the action, the marvellous new surroundings and the potential headaches for the selectors. 

Over in America the news was even more shocking and that’s was just the fights!!! The USATF champs never disappoint and this year was no exception with some ja...

Send us a text

Just dropping into you feeds with a quick round up of all the action from Day 1 of the British Trials.

Great performances and great stadium but some potential headaches for the selectors.

Thanks Mel. Sorry Divine.

Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials.

Thanks for listening and follow us on Social Media at

Twitter - (@BackstraightB)
Insta - (...

Send us a text

Trials season is upon us and this weekend we’re off the Birmingham to enjoy all the drama at the  Novuna UK Athletics Championships. 

As usual the selection criteria is somewhat complicated so join us as we break everything down and discuss the most exciting clashes off the weekend

Big thanks to Preet Majithia and Alex Seftel for doing all the hard work. 

Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you th...

Send us a text

The boys have got LOADS to talk about after a jam packed London Diamond League with great performances all round, especially from the Brits. They’ve joined by some familiar names from the Mixed Zone after the event. 

There’s also discussion of a high go quality Euro U23’s and some great news about the 2029 World Champs. 

Please enjoy, please subscribe and please let us know what you think on all our socials.

...