THE BREAKDOWN: F1 is Back, The Craziest Promotion of All Time & How the Sub-2 Marathon Shows Athletics’ Big Problem (E17)

About this episode

The episode discusses the return of F1, the achievement of a sub-two hour marathon, and the promotion drama in football.

After a huge week of golf and snooker last time out, we’re breaking more new ground this week. The sub two hour marathon; it’s finally been achieved in an official race when Sebastian Sawe won the London Marathon at the weekend. But do the athletes achieving these feats get the recognition they deserve? As is there a broader problem facing athletics as fights for attention in the most competitive sporting landscape? Add to that a look at F1 as it returns with the Miami Grand Prix after a 5 week break with a few amendments to the regulations, and the craziest final day of league season you’re likely to see, as York score a 103rd minute equaliser against Rochdale to get promoted to the football league, and we have ourselves a breakdown Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is intended as commentary and opinion on matters of public interest in the sports industry. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, figures, statistics, and financial data referenced may be based on publicly available estimates and could be subject to error or change. Nothing in this podcast should be taken as a statement of fact. If you believe any information is inaccurate, please contact us at…

People in this episode

Hosts: Charlie Stebbings, Harry Stebbings

Topics covered

• F1
• marathon
• athletics
• sports promotion
• football league
• competitive sports

Keywords

• F1
• sub-two marathon
• athletics
• sports promotion
• football league
• Miami Grand Prix
• London Marathon
• York
• Rochdale

Sponsors

Obelisk Sports Agency

Mentioned in this episode

Places: London, York, Rochdale

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