Put Your Head Down and Pull Hard

This episode we interview decorated Canadian rower, coach and podcaster Barney Williams. Check out his podcast Rowing Revolution.

(5:08) - Barney's salad days growing up in Ontario playing football, basketball, golf and eventually rowing

(11:20) - Barney's experience with the Head of the Charles Regatta solidifies his interest in rowing

(22:48) - The grueling nature of rowing and how it differs from other team sports

(25:45) - Barney's journey following UVic

(35:52) - Mike Spracklen takes over the Canadian Rowing Program and reignites Barney's rowing desire

(41:05) - Barney details Oxford v. Cambridge

(57:39) - Is the integrity of some Olympic sports being diluted by the integration of professional athletes?

(1:03:35) - Earning silver at the Athens Olympics

(1:17:36) - Barney's Olympic commentating career

(1:21:25) Q&A with Barney: What are your favorite bodies of water?

Alternate Episode Titles:

• I'm Gonna Win at Spectating
• Win the Boat Race
• Take the Under

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Hosts: Justin Kelly and Jamaal Cox

Guest: Barney Williams

Producer: Jamaal Cox

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