Episode 3030: O’Donovan’s World, Jakob’s World Record, Mondo’s Monde, Bahrain Bans, Rhasidat’s Endurance
Paul O’Donovan won yet another rowing world title this weekend, while Jakob Ingebrigtsen shattered one of the longest-standing track world records – but the man who stole the world’s attention, and money, was pole vaulting charisma machine Mondo Duplantis.
Imagine averaging 58.34 per 400m for 7.5 laps ?
Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s 3000m world record of 7:17.55 at the @MemorialKamili is something else ??#DiamondLeague pic.twitter.com/olibb2CAv9
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We chat to David Gillick and Gavin Cooney about Rhasidat’s latest 4th place finish, her road to endurance, the anti doping issues in Bahrain, O’Donovan’s dominance and Ingebrigtsen’s blistering times.
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Plus there’s Ken on WWI’s eastern front, trusting coach Flo, and Murph’s buzzkill.
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