Interviews

Interviews

We speak to the leading athletes in the sport

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Molly Caudery: "Confidence is my superpower"

British pole vaulter shares her Olympic gold medal dream, the challenges of a competitive field and the inspiration she draws from Swedish star
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Matthew Hudson-Smith: "If you want to win gold, you’ve got to take it from me"

The European 400m record-holder is targeting the top of the Olympic podium and would be the first British male in a century to achieve the feat over one lap
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Zharnel Hughes: "I am already faster than I was in London"

Britain's record-breaking sprinter has been cranking up the speed since Diamond League meeting as he prepares for Paris
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Kelly Holmes – from Athens 2004 to Paris 2024

Twenty years after her unforgettable achievements in Athens, Kelly Holmes looks back on her double gold and talks about Keely Hodgkinson's chances in Paris
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Chris O'Hare on the big 1500m fight in Paris

Rio Olympian Chris O'Hare on why Josh Kerr and Jakob Ingebrigtsen have made a big difference to middle-distance running
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Sha'Carri Richardson is America's next "crossover" star

Reigning European 100m gold medallist Dina Asher-Smith talks about how the world champion is making a big impact, but also how she is thriving ahead of Paris 2024 thanks to the American way
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Nicole Yeargin: "Your first loss is always going to be the hardest"

The 400m athlete on her Tokyo disqualification, how she thrives under the relay pressure and her hopes for a mixed relay spot in Paris
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Jemma Reekie: "We're all pushing each other to new heights"

British 800m star on how she's using Tokyo for motivation in Paris, the strength in depth of British middle-distance running and advice for Phoebe Gill
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"I'm sure there will be some showmanship" - Josh Kerr

British team captain ready for 1500m battle as he prepares to lead by example in Paris The talking is over. […]
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Joaquim Cruz looks back at iconic 800m win at 1984 Olympics

Brazilian middle-distance legend talks about why finding love on the eve of the Los Angeles Games helped him win gold 40 years ago
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Jessica Ennis-Hill backs KJT and Keely Hodgkinson for gold in Paris

As the athletics begins in Paris, the 2012 Olympic champion reflects on the French pressure and backs British gold hopes
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Alexis Ohanian: "We want to help inspire the next generation"

An exclusive interview with the founder of ATHLOS, on why he set-up a women's-only track event, its potential impact on the sport and his ultimate goals for it 
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