Craig Pickering: Developing Elite Sprint Relay Teams and High Performance Systems
About this episode
Craig Pickering discusses the development of elite sprint relay teams and high performance systems in Australia.
Craig Pickering – former Olympic sprinter, Winter Olympian in bobsleigh, sport scientist, and now Director of Performance Sustainability at Athletics Australia – joins the show to unpack what it takes to build a world-class sprint and relay system. He shares insights on athlete transitions, skill acquisition, and the systems driving Australia’s sprint resurgence. We explore his journey from elite athlete to high-performance leader, how Australia has built depth and buy-in across its relay pro...
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