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In this episode, Rowie sits down with high jumper Eleanor Patterson ahead of her third Olympic games.

After winning World Championships in 2022 with an incredible 2.02 metre jump, and taking home a silver at last year’s contest in Budapest, the 27-year-old high jumper Eleanor Patterson is gunning for Olympic gold. 

Rowie sits down with Patterson ahead of her third Olympic games.They break down what it takes to overcome a potentially career-ending injury, the intense focus it takes to become a professional athlete, and how knitting helps her keep her eyes on the prize.

After winning World Championships in 2022 with an incredible 2.02 metre jump, and taking home a silver at last year’s contest in Budapest, the 27-year-old high jumper Eleanor Patterson is gunning for Olympic gold. 
Rowie sits down with Patterson ahead of her third Olympic games.They break down what it takes to overcome a potentially career-ending injury, the intense focus it takes to become a professional athlete, and how knitting helps her keep her eyes on the prize.

The countdown to the Paris Olympics is well and truly underway.
Join former Australian water polo player and three time Olympian Rowie Webster as she tracks down some of Australia's greatest athletes, delving into what motivates them to chase Olympic gold, and what kind of blood, sweat and tears go into training for the biggest competition on earth.
Make sure you follow En Route to Paris in your favourite podcast app, and every Wednesday you’ll get a fresh deep dive of Olympic hope delivered to your ears.

The countdown to the Paris Olympics is well and truly underway. Join former Australian water polo player and three time Olympian Rowie Webster as she tracks down some of Australia's greatest athletes, delving into what motivates them to chase Olympic gold, and what kind of blood, sweat and tears go into training for the biggest competition on earth. Make sure you follow En Route to Paris in your favourite podcast app, and every Wednesday you’ll get a fresh deep dive of Olympic hope delivered to your ears.

In the lead up to the Paris 2024 Olympics, former Australian water polo player and three time Olympian Rowie Webster as she tracks down some of Australia's greatest athletes, some of whom are preparing to bring their Olympic dreams to life in Paris, and some who’ve lived out that dream at Olympics past.

En Route to Paris

The countdown to the Paris Olympics is well and truly underway.
Join former Australian water polo player and three time Olympian Rowie Webster as she tracks down some of Australia's greatest athletes, and delves into what motivates them to chase Olympic gold, and what kind of blood, sweat and tears go into training for the biggest competition on earth.
Make sure you follow En Route to Paris in your favourite podcast app, and every Wednesday you’ll get a fresh deep dive of Olympic hope delivered to your ears.

The countdown to the Paris Olympics is well and truly underway. Join former Australian water polo player and three time Olympian Rowie Webster as she tracks down some of Australia's greatest athletes, and delves into what motivates them to chase Olympic gold, and what kind of blood, sweat and tears go into training for the biggest competition on earth. Make sure you follow En Route to Paris in your favourite podcast app, and every Wednesday you’ll get a fresh deep dive of Olympic hope delivered to your ears.

Eleanor Patterson: World records, overcoming injury and… knitting

Maurice Longbottom might be a carpenter by trade, but he’s also one of the world's most exciting Rugby Sevens players. With his lightning speed and agility, he has lit up the Rugby Sevens World Series and become a social media sensation.

Maurice Longbottom might be a carpenter by trade, but he’s also one of the world's most exciting Rugby Sevens players. With his lightning speed and agility, he has lit up the Rugby Sevens World Series and become a social media sensation.

Moz made his Olympic debut at Tokyo in 2020 where he amassed 28 points throughout the competition, the most of any Australian player at the Games.

Moz shares with En Route to Paris Host Rowie Webster the challenges he faced starting out, the importance of family and the importance of mentoring the younger players.

Make sure you’ve followed En Route to Paris in your favourite podcast app, to hear revealing conversations with stars like boxer Harry Garside, cyclist and Chef de Mission Anna Meares, runner Jye Edwards, Hockeyroos superstar Amy Lawton and more.

Maurice Longbottom might be a carpenter by trade, but he’s also one of the world's most exciting Rugby Sevens players. With his lightning speed and agility, he has lit up the Rugby Sevens World Series and become a social media sensation.
Moz made his Olympic debut at Tokyo in 2020 where he amassed 28 points throughout the competition, the most of any Australian player at the Games.
Moz shares with En Route to Paris Host Rowie Webster the challenges he faced starting out, the importance of family and the importance of mentoring the younger players.
Make sure you’ve followed En Route to Paris in your favourite podcast app, to hear revealing conversations with stars like boxer Harry Garside, cyclist and Chef de Mission Anna Meares, runner Jye Edwards, Hockeyroos superstar Amy Lawton and more.

Maurice “Moz” Longbottom: chippy on the streets, Rugby Sevens superstar in the cleats

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At just 19, Torrie Lewis broke the Australian 100-meter record, making her the fastest woman in the country.

At just 19, Torrie Lewis broke the Australian 100-metre record, making her the fastest woman in the country. 

Ahead of her very first Olympics, Torrie shares her journey to the Paris Olympics, her experiences qualifying for the relay team, and striking a balance between athletics and studying computer science. 

She delves into her training regimen, navigating coeliac disease as an athlete, and the track stars that inspired her. 

You don’t want to miss a single episode of En Route to Paris, with host and former Olympic water polo player Rowie Webster talking to our greatest Olympians.

Make sure you’ve followed En Route to Paris in your favourite podcast app, to hear revealing conversations with stars like boxer Harry Garside, cyclist and Chef de Mission Anna Meares, runner Jye Edwards, Hockeyroos superstar Amy Lawton and more.

At just 19, Torrie Lewis broke the Australian 100-metre record, making her the fastest woman in the country. 
Ahead of her very first Olympics, Torrie shares her journey to the Paris Olympics, her experiences qualifying for the relay team, and striking a balance between athletics and studying computer science. 
She delves into her training regimen, navigating coeliac disease as an athlete, and the track stars that inspired her. 
You don’t want to miss a single episode of En Route to Paris, with host and former Olympic water polo player Rowie Webster talking to our greatest Olympians.
Make sure you’ve followed En Route to Paris in your favourite podcast app, to hear revealing conversations with stars like boxer Harry Garside, cyclist and Chef de Mission Anna Meares, runner Jye Edwards, Hockeyroos superstar Amy Lawton and more.

Eleanor Patterson: World records, overcoming injury and… knitting

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