Olympics Special: Athens Part 1

We are thrilled to introduce our Olympic Special documentary series to celebrate the Olympic year. This series takes you on a journey through the history and evolution of the Olympic Games, spotlighting the monumental achievements and the intimate, behind-the-scenes stories that have shaped the world's premier sporting event.

We are onto our second Olympics as we turn our attention to Athens. As always this is a 2 part series with 4 guests.

In Part 1, Nicole dives deep with Kate Green and Mike Etherington-Smith. Relive the highs, lows, and pivotal moments of the Athens Olympics, which marked a monumental shift in the sport with the introduction of the short-format competition.

🎙️ Featuring:

• Kate Green: Get behind-the-scenes insights from Kate, who covered the eventing competition for Horse & Hound, and her vivid recollections of the atmosphere, challenges, and standout performances.
• Mike Etherington-Smith: Hear from the technical delegate of the Athens Games, who shares his experiences and the complexities of designing and managing the course in a non-traditional eventing nation.

Highlights Include:

• The transition from the long format to the short format and its impact on the sport.
• The dramatic and heartbreaking moments that defined the competition, including Bettina Hoy's controversial start penalty and the subsequent appeals.
• The incredible performances of riders like Pippa Funnell, Leslie Law, and Nicolas Touzaint, and how they navigated the unique challenges of the Athens venue.
• Behind-the-scenes stories of managing the event, from technical challenges to the cultural experience of hosting the Olympics in Greece.

Don't miss this fascinating look back at one of the most transformative Olympic Games in eventing history. 

If you want to listen back to our Sydney shows click the links below:

Olympics Special: Sydney Part 1

Olympics Special: Sydney Part 2

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