BBC Radio 5 Live – 5 Live Sport: About Sir Steve Redgrave

The Olympic rowing superstar talks to Ellie Oldroyd about his incredible career – which saw him win five rowing gold medals at five consecutive Olympic Games.

He also spoke about his health issues, his struggles during the coronavirus pandemic and his regret for not having the chance to work with England as a coach. He also explained what it feels like when they build a statue of you in the town where you live.

theme:
0 minutes to walk into the memories of the Olympic year.
2 minutes to maintain momentum.
4 minutes Redgrave’s relationship with Matthew Pinsent.
6 minutes 1984 Gold Special Bond.
7 minutes to win the final gold medal in Sydney.
10 Minutes Diabetes, Health and Fitness in Retirement.
18 minutes to gain recognition and a statue in his hometown of Marlow.
20 minutes on his role with the Chinese team, the difficulties of working there during the coronavirus pandemic and his subsequent mental health issues.
26 mins Does he still have ambitions to play with England?
29 minutes A new generation of Redgrave.

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