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Length:
65 minutes
Released:
May 27, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Description


Northern Irish stud and a man, literally filled with titanium, Luke Carson. 
 
Northern Ireland's Luke Carson has become a symbol of strength and perseverance around the world. A veteran of six World Championships, he was poised to send Ireland to their second-ever Olympics before an injury forced him to water down his routines. He came back from two potentially career-ending injuries to compete again.  Emma Bailey and Luke discussed:

You thought his leg was bad, wait until you hear about his birth defect and the awful procedure he must endure every six months! (See example video on the playlist below to fulfill your creepy curiosity)
The status of his injury almost one-year after the Commonwealth Games
The problems with metal rods and hot tubs
Coaching his pommel horse prodigy, Rhys Mcclenaghan and team at Rathgael Gymnastics Club
How he proposed to his girlfriend
How social media can fuel healthy competition between gymnasts
The both frightening and gratifying truth about funding and sponsor relationships
The future of gymnastics in Ireland



Episode 33: Simone Biles & Her Coaches
63: Doctor Larry Nassar
138: Prince Emyre Cole
137: Lady Lisa Mason
132: It's Never Too Late to Start Adult Gymnastics
130: Mary-Anne "Mez" Monckton
116: Louis Smith, Amelle Berrabah of Team Sexy & Tumble Episode 5 Recap
115: Kenzo Shirai
72: John Orozco
Episode 48: Kyla Ross
Episode 32: Sam Mikulak & 2013 Men's NCAA Championships
Episode 4: Louis Smith, Spanny's Athlete Oath, Making Men's Gymnastics More Popular

 
Watch this week's playlist on YouTube here.






 




 
 
Released:
May 27, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

GymCastic Podcast is a weekly gymnastics talk show. The hosts interview people who love gymnastics almost as much as we do, discuss the latest news, events and offensive leotard fashion.