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Charles van Commenee, The Head Coach
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Known for his outspoken views as much as his world-renowned coaching, Dutchman Charles van Commenée left an indelible mark on British Athletics. Firstly as coach to Denis Lewis as she won heptathlon gold at the 2000 Sydney Olympics and then to Kelly Sotherton as she rose from 59th in the world to Olympic bronze in Athens 2004, under his guidance. He returned to the UK in 2009 to lead the nation’s athletics team to London 2012. And with media scrutiny turned up to 11, he navigated issues such as ‘fatgate’, Plastic Brits and medal hope Phillips Idowu leaving team preparations to Super Saturday and one of the greatest nights in British sporting history. We cover all that and more in this fascinating hour. WARNING - this episode is not for pu**ies, w***ers, clowns, attention seekers and wimps.
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