Best In The World With Richard Parr

Adventureman Jamie McDonald holds the World Record for cycling on a stationary bike. He cycled for 268 hours, 32 minutes and 44 seconds. Jamie talks about his achievement on this week’s Best in the World with Richard Parr. Jamie tells Richard about spending the first nine years of his life in and out of hospital with a rare spinal condition known as syringomyelia. Before attempting the static cycling record, Jamie cycled 14,000 miles from Bangkok to his hometown Gloucester. Jamie explains the highs and lows of that journey including being shot at in Afghanistan. After Jamie broke the World record his endurance feats didn’t stop there. Jamie then become the first person in history to run the 5,000 miles from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast in Canada without the aid of a support crew. We hear about this on the podcast. You can support Jamie and the Superhero Foundation by buying his book ‘Adventureman – Anybody can be a Superhero’ http://amzn.to/2muvfGc and follow Jamie on twitter... &#

Two-time Olympic Rowing Gold Medalist Caroline Lind is the latest champion on the podcast to explain how she became the ‘Best in the World’. Caroline talks about her new job and how being an Olympic champion is helping her in her new role. She talks about how her diet and sleep has changed since she retired. The American talks about being a morning person, visualization and meditation. Richard Parr and Caroline also cover the topics of leadership, team building and communication. You can learn more about Caroline on Twitter at @carolinelind12  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stephanie Rice won three swimming gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Stephanie is now using her experience of success in the sports world into the business world. Stephanie is this week’s guest on the Best in the World with Richard Parr. We cover a whole range of topics with the Australian such as veganism, meditation and visualization. Stephanie also tells Richard about her training and diet routines, her role models and her appearance on Celebrity Apprentice. The former World Record holder also talks in detail about goal setting and recommends the book ‘The One Thing’ by Gary Keller. You can learn more Stephanie and her new business RACERiCE at stephanierice.com.au and follow her on Twitter and Instagram @itsstephrice  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matteo Tagliariol won gold in fencing at the 2008 Olympics and is this week’s guest on the Best in the World with Richard Parr.  Matteo explains to Richard why he doesn’t have any role models, why he set his goals from an early age and why he collects owls.  The Italian fencer won the men’s epee event in Beijing and beautifully describes the moment he won gold.   We also get an insight into how he prepares both mentally and physically for competitions.   You can follow Matteo on twitter @matteotagl and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MatteoTagliariolOfficial   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Beezie Madden is a two-time Olympic Champion in Show Jumping. Beezie won her two golds in Team Jumping at the 2004 and 2008 Olympics.  The American is our guest this week on the ‘Best in the World with Richard Parr’.  In the interview Beezie talks about her bond with her horses, how she copes with injuries to them and the logistics of transporting them around the World to compete.  In 2004, Beezie became the first women to pass the $1 million mark in earnings. We ask Beezie what motivates her and what her goals are now.   We also learn about her routines, orgnisational skills and how she relaxes.   You can learn more about Beezie at @JohnMaddenSales on Twitter.  This episode is brought to you by Sportuccino, a new sports breakfast show on

Robbie Renwick was part of the Great Britain team that won gold in the 4x200m freestyle relay at the 2015 World Championships in Kazan.  On this week’s Best in the World with Richard Parr, Robbie explains the changes he made to his life and training that helped him become a World Champion.  He also tells Richard about racing against Michael Phelps, his goal setting and his love of kite-surfing.  You can learn more about Robbie at @robbierenwick on Twitter.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lucinda Fredericks is the only person to complete a career grand slam on the same horse with Headley Britannia.   On this week’s ‘Best in the World with Richard Parr’ Lucinda explains her bond and friendship with ‘Brit’.  Lucinda tells Richard about she managed to finance her riding career by selling cars and then horses.  They also discuss Lucinda’s Olympic experience, how she improved with age and changing her nationality from British to Australian.  Richard also asks Lucinda what was her favourite victory in a glittering career.   You can learn more about Lucinda at http://www.lucindafredericks.com.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Katie Archibald became an Olympic cycling champion when she won gold at the Rio 2016 Olympics in the Team Pursuit.  The Team GB rider is this week’s guest on the Best in the World with Richard Parr.  Katie tells Richard what it feels like to now be an Olympic champion and the pressure that it brings.   She also talks about her talented sporting family, coping with injuries and writing.  She reveals that Laura Kenny (nee Trott) is very superstitious. Katie also talks about her favourite books and tv series.  You can learn more about Katie on her Facebook page: facebook.com/ katiearchibaldcyclist and by reading her blog: http://bikesandbobs.blogspot.co.uk/  This podcast was brought to you by Audible. You can check out their service at audibletrial.com/best   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

At the Rio Olympics in 2016 Matt Langridge finally achieved his goal of becoming an Olympic Rowing Champion when he was part of the British crew that won the men’s eights.   On this week’s Best in the World with Richard Parr we ask Matt how his life has changed since winning gold, does he miss the intense training and who he looks up to as role models?  Matt tells Richard that he considered quitting rowing after getting a bronze medal bronze at the 2012 London Olympics.  They also discuss Matt’s love of Liverpool FC, his music playlist and building trust with your team.  You can follow Matt on Twitter @matt_langridge8  This episode is brought to you by Sportuccino, a new sports breakfast show on Facebook LIVE.  Please LIKE the

Two-time Open Water Swimming World Champion Keri-Anne Payne is our guest on this week’s Best in the World with Richard Parr.  Keri-Anne won gold in Rome and Shanghai and also won a silver medal at the Beijing Olympics.  On the show the South African born swimmer talks about being attacked by jellyfish, eating during race and breathing.   Keri-Anne also talks about her new business venture called Triscape. You can read more about them here. The Briton also tells Richard about how she managed to get to the front of the pack when she won her first Open Water World title. They also discuss the main differences between swimming competitively in a pool and in open water.   You can follow Keri-Anne Payme on twitter @KeriannePayne   This show is...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

2013 Curling World Champion Eve Muirhead is our guest on the Best in the World with Richard Parr this week.  Richard spoke to Eve as she was preparing for the European Championships in Braehead.  Eve talks about on the podcast about being a coeliac, her love of her coffee and choosing curling instead of golf.  Eve also discussing coping with stress, the importance of family and playing the bagpipes.  You can learn more about Eve on Twitter @evemuirhead  This episode is brought to you by Sportuccino, a new sports breakfast show on Facebook LIVE.  Please LIKE the Facebook page here.      See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On our Christmas edition of the Best in the World with Richard Parr we are joined by the three-time canoe slalom World Champion David Florence.  David has also won 3 Olympic silver medals.  They talk about the differences between rowing and canoeing, controlling emotions and the dangers of the sport.  David also discusses studying Mathematics with Physics, learning Russian and training to be an astronaut.  You can follow David on Twitter @david_florence.  This episode is brought to you by Sportuccino, a new sports breakfast show on Facebook LIVE.  Please LIKE the Facebook page here.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Great Britain won gold in women’s hockey for the first time at the 2016 Rio Olympics. The final against the reigning champions the Netherlands went to a shootout where Team GB goalkeeper Maddie Hinch saved all four penalties.  Maddie is this week’s guest on the Best in the World with Richard Parr.  We find out how Maddie’s life has changed since becoming an Olympic Champion. Maddie tells Richard how she got started in the sport, how gaming helped the team relax and also what was written on her famous water bottle.  They also discuss food, music and living in the Netherlands on the podcast.   While Team GB stayed off social media during the games, don’t worry Maddie is now back online and you can follow her on Twitter @MaddieHinch.    This episode is brought to you by Sportuccino, a new sports breakfast show on

Natalie Coughlin is a 12-time Olympic medalist (3 gold, 4 silver and five bronze) in swimming. The American also won 20 World Championship medals.  The former World Swimmer of the Year is this week’s guest on the Best in the World with Richard Parr.  Natalie talks about nutrition, positivity and confidence on the podcast.   She also tells Richard about her experiences at three Olympics, being the US Olympic Swimming team captain and the book: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organising.  This episode is brought to you by Sportuccino, a new sports breakfast show on Facebook LIVE.  Please LIKE the Facebook page here.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Olympic Water polo Champion KK Clark is our guest on this week’s Best in the World with Richard Parr.   KK won gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics. She tells Richard how the team dealt with tragedy and adversity in the build up to the games.  The Californian talks about the changes she made after not being selected for the World Championships in 2015.   KK speaks about growing up in a family of water polo players, the books she reads and the importance of writing a journal.  You can follow KK Clark on Twitter and on Instagram. This episode is brought to you by Sportuccino, a new sports breakfast show on Facebook LIVE.  Please LIKE the

To celebrate our 40th episode of the Best in the World with Richard Parr we’ve got one of the greatest sprinters of all time on the show.  Veronica Campbell-Brown is a 3-time Olympic Champion and is our guest. Veronica won gold in the 200 metres in both 2004 and 2008. She was also part of the 4x100m team that claimed gold in Athens.  The Jamaican also won a silver relay medal at the 2000 Sydney Games but explains on the podcast that she didn’t get on well with her teammates.  Veronica tells Richard about being a Christian, the books she reads and the power of positivity.  She also talks about being a UNESCO goodwill ambassador, her race-day routine and her plans for the future.  You can follow Veronica on Twitter and Instagram. This episode is brought to you by 

Phil Dalhausser won gold in men’s beach volleyball at the 2008 Olympic Games with Todd Rogers. The American also became World Champion in 2007 in Gstaad. Phil is this week’s guest on the Best in the World with Richard Parr. Known as the Thin Beast, Phil tells Richard what it’s like to meet the U.S. President, when he started volleyball and how it is similar to tennis. Phil also explains why he was booed at the 2016 Rio Olympics and tells us about getting a blood clot before the London games in 2012. You can follow Phil on Twitter and Instagram.   This episode is brought to you by Sportuccino, a new sports breakfast show on

What does Sailing and CrossFit have in common?   Anna Tunniclife.     Anna won gold in the Women’s Laser Radial Sailing event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The American is now a CrossFit competitor and has competed in four CrossFit games.    Anna is this week’s guest on the ‘Best in the World with Richard Parr’.    She discusses with Richard the transferable skills between Sailing and CrossFit, goal setting and Puke Day.    Anna also talks about the Paleo and The Zone diets.    We also find out what ambitions Anna still has in Sailing.    You can continue to follow Anna’s journey on Twitter  and on Instagram.   Plus take a look at Anna’s...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We have our first Water polo star on the ‘Best in the World with Richard Parr’ this week.   Kaleigh Gilchrist was part of the U.S. women’s team that won gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics.  Kaleigh is also a former U.S. national champion surfer and tells Richard her goals in that sport.  The 24 year-old explains the transferrable skills between Water polo and surfing, he training schedule and the precautions the team made for Rio.  Want to know who is Kaleigh is closest to on the U.S. Water polo team, her favourite place to visit and her music playlist? It’s all answered in this week’s ‘Best in the World’.    You can follow Kaleigh on: Twitter and Instagram   This episode is brought to you by 

We learn from 2x Women’s coxless pairs Olympic Gold Medallist Heather Stanning on this week’s Best in the World with Richard Parr.    The 2x World Champion discusses her daily routine, nutrition and mental preparation with Richard on the show.    A major in the Royal Artillery, Heather talks about her relationship with rowing partner Helen Glover and the role the army has played in her success.     You can see what Heather is up to on her Instagram.    This episode is brought to you by Sportuccino, a new sports breakfast show on Facebook LIVE.  Please LIKE the Facebook page here.    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.