The Fantastic Four Medals - Kate O'Connor (Part Two)

The Wicket Man - Boyd Rankin

Boyd Rankin joins Sport NI Athlete Stories to discuss his journey from Farmer to International Cricketer. Rankin played for both Ireland and England in Test Cricket and shares the inner battles within cricket from his perspective as athlete and now coach. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Captain Marvel Callaghan - Marissa Callaghan

Marissa Callaghan has led women's football in Northern Ireland into an new era. The former Captain talks through her beginnings in Divis, the conversation that led to the start of her 91 international caps, competing at Euro 2022 and how her career ended with host Hugh Campbell. Marissa continues to influence women's football in Northern Ireland through her role at the Irish FA and at her beloved Cliftonville Ladies. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Dutch Connection - Ayeisha McFerran

Ayeisha McFerran has overcome personal battles in her life to become one of the leading female sports figures in Northern Ireland. The Larne native is keeper for the Ireland Hockey Women's team and was part of the team that claimed silver at the 2018 World Cup whilst also being named Goalkeeper of the Tournament. But the journey to get there, as Ayeisha says, was turbulent. Hear the open and honest conversation with host Hugh Campbell on the Sport NI Athlete Stories podcast. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Fantastic Four Medals - Kate O'Connor (Part Two)

Kate O'Connor is back on the podcast to finish sharing about her Fantastic Four Medals in 2025. In Part One, Kate shares about her first three medals and in Part Two, takes us through the turbulent circumstances that led to her silver at the World Athletics Championships. We pick up the conversation after her training camp is finished ahead of the Championships... ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Fantastic Four Medals - Kate O'Connor (Part One)

It was an incredible 2025 for Kate O'Connor as the Newry born heptathlete had the season of her life. She talks with host Hugh Campbell about her beginnings, family influence and a detailed look into the mindset of an elite athlete as she changed her approach from competitor to medallist. The podcast will be split into two episodes with the first part available on Wednesday 4 March and the second released on Wednesday 18 March. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.