https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/destination-rio--1898051enSociety & CultureCopyright Passion for Sporthttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d0a5c85fadcb50718597314195d4f70d.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/destination-rio--1898051Thu, 04 Apr 2024 21:57:52 +0000Passion for SportPassion for Sportfeeds@spreaker.comfalseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/looking-ahead-to-tokyo-2020--9282621https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9282621Sun, 28 Aug 2016 16:53:28 +0000Passion for SportAs the 2016 Olympic Games come to a close, we take a look forward to what Tokyo 2020 might look like and hear why it will be important for the church in Japan to reach out to people during this time.335japan,olympics,sport,tokyo,tokyo 2020falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pin-trading-at-the-olympic-games--9241496https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9241496Mon, 22 Aug 2016 20:55:51 +0000Passion for SportIt may not be an official event at Rio 2016, but pin trading is a hugely popular pastime for athletes, staff members, volunteers and supporters at any Olympic Games. We went down to the Olympic Village to find out more and spoke to Rome Milan who owns...339olympic games,olympics,pins,pin trading,riofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gb-boxer-joshua-buatsi-on-his-olympic-bronze-medal-and-faith--9229203https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9229203Sat, 20 Aug 2016 17:52:16 +0000Passion for SportGhanaian- born British boxer Joshua Buatsi describes what it’s like to come away from Rio 2016 with an Olympic medal, after taking bronze in the light-heavyweight category. He tells Tom Ellis about the impact of his faith on his sport and of the...533boxing,bronze,joshua buatsi,olympics,rio 2016falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/refugee-in-rio-i-feel-like-the-world-sees-me--9208993https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9208993Wed, 17 Aug 2016 17:10:35 +0000Passion for SportA group of 30 refugees from different nations were welcomed to the Olympic Stadium to cheer on the Refugee Olympic Team in the athletics at Rio 2016. Gambian Mariama Bah, who has been living in Rio for the past two years, believes the participation of...231gambia,olympics,refugees,rio,sportfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/south-african-long-jumper-lynique-prinsloo-on-athletics-and-faith--9203984https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9203984Tue, 16 Aug 2016 22:01:20 +0000Passion for SportAt school Lynique was into sport in a big way, as many South Africans are. But a time came where she had to choose one discipline from all the sport she enjoyed. Norman Brierley asks Lynique about the choice she made.583jump,long,lynique prinsloo,olympics,riofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-olympic-games-for-all--9203694https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9203694Tue, 16 Aug 2016 21:05:06 +0000Passion for SportWhile tourists flock to Copacabana and Christ the Redeemer, and the eyes of the world rest on Rio’s Olympic Games, we take a walk around the community of Curicica – not far from the Olympic Park – to hear what people living there make of the Games and...3802016,brazil,olympics,riofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/australian-swimmer-daniel-smith-on-his-journey-from-drug-addiction-to-olympic-games--9196346https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9196346Mon, 15 Aug 2016 18:32:37 +0000Passion for SportAustralian swimmer Daniel Smith dreamed of representing his country since the age of five. But his life spiralled out of control as he became caught up in a life of drink, drugs and crime. He tells the story of how he went ‘through hell and back’,...608daniel,olympics,rio,smith,swimmerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/south-african-100m-record-holder-carina-horn-talks-about-her-life-and-the-olympics--9189610https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9189610Sun, 14 Aug 2016 14:41:37 +0000Passion for Sport60m and 100m sprinter Carina Horn had a great 2015 season and equalled the South African 100m national record in a time of 11.06, a record which had not been equalled or broken for 25 years. Carina missed out on the 2012 Olympics and was...666100m,carina,horn,olympics,riofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-johnson-on-his-passion-for-sport-thoughts-on-drug-abuse-and-rio-2016-predictions--9177948
Since retiring from the track in 2000, Johnson has continued to develop sports business opportunities as well as acting as an athletics pundit and been involved in charitable sports ventures such as the Laureus programme.

Passion For Sport reporter Norman Brierley asked Mr Johnson what was the most significant part of his illustrious career so far and asked him if progress was being made on the issue of drug abuse in the sport.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9177948Fri, 12 Aug 2016 13:50:53 +0000Passion for SportMichael Johnson had a distinguished career in track and field where he won 4 Olympic Gold medals and 8 World Championships and still holds the 400m world record of 43.18 seconds. He has been the only one to win both the 400m and the 200m at the same...
Since retiring from the track in 2000, Johnson has continued to develop sports business opportunities as well as acting as an athletics pundit and been involved in charitable sports ventures such as the Laureus programme.

Passion For Sport reporter Norman Brierley asked Mr Johnson what was the most significant part of his illustrious career so far and asked him if progress was being made on the issue of drug abuse in the sport.]]>148athletics,johnson,michael,olympics,riofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peace-ambassador-tegla-loroupe-on-her-compassion-for-refugees--9171267
Norman Brierley asked Tegla Loroupe how she got involved with the refugees and even became their Chef de Mission for the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9171267Thu, 11 Aug 2016 15:50:27 +0000Passion for SportKenyan Tegla Loroupe made a name for herself during the late nineties as a marathon and half marathon runner. She won the World Half Marathon five times. Since her retirement she has devoted herself to bringing peace into peoples lives and more...
Norman Brierley asked Tegla Loroupe how she got involved with the refugees and even became their Chef de Mission for the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games.]]>782016,olympics,refugees,rio,tegla loroupefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-walk-down-boulevard-olympico--9163418https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9163418Wed, 10 Aug 2016 14:59:04 +0000Passion for SportWe take a walk down the Boulevard Olympico in the regenerated port area of Rio de Janeiro, and the location for one of the live sites during the Games.3482016,brazil,olympics,riofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/atmosphere-and-excitement-builds-outside-the-olympic-park--9144789https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9144789Sun, 07 Aug 2016 22:42:26 +0000Passion for SportSports fans gather outside the Olympic Park for the start of the sporting action.101olympics,rio,sportfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/soaking-up-the-atmosphere-on-copacabana-ahead-of-the-olympic-games--9144622https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9144622Sun, 07 Aug 2016 22:09:40 +0000Passion for SportTom Ellis and Andy Bloss speak to volunteers, sports fans and locals on Copacabana beach ahead of Rio 2016.299copacabana,olympics,riofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/former-south-africa-women-s-footballer-sdu-mthethwa-discusses-identity-and-faith--9143980https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9143980Sun, 07 Aug 2016 19:27:10 +0000Passion for SportSouth African Sdu Mthethwa played football for the national team from 2007 to 2011. Her experience of both the highs and lows that come with playing competitive sport have led her to the belief that identity must be placed in something greater than...491africa,faith,football,identity,southfalsefull