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09/08/2017

Phil Williams is joined by a panel of experts at an athletics club near the Olympic Park to look at the future of UK athletics.

Phil Williams is joined by athletic fans and coaches, plus a panel of experts to look at the issues facing the sport.

Also joining Phil at Victoria Park Harriers and Tower Hamlets Athletics Club, near the Olympic Park in East London, is the retired British javelin record holder and three-time Olympian, Goldie Sayers.

High jumper and Commonwealth Games silver medalist Isobel Pooley shares how hard it was to find her first coach.

Among the issues discussed are the challenges of doping in athletics, why Great Britain are lacking medal-winning performances and what can turn the fortunes of the sport around.

Phil also finds out what it's like to live on the island of Guam in the Pacific. North Korea has threatened a missile strike at the US territory.

And dietician Gulshinder Johal answers your questions.

2 hours, 30 minutes

Last on

Wed 9 Aug 2017 22:30

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  • Wed 9 Aug 2017 22:30