He thrilled us in the field, now 2008 Olympic pole vault champion Steve Hooker takes Bruce McAvaney through his masterful career. From the night he won gold in Beijing, to the yips he had to beat to reach the London Olympics, Hooker is as fascinating as his high-risk sport of choice.

He thrilled us in the field, now 2008 Olympic pole vault champion Steve Hooker takes Bruce McAvaney through his masterful career. From the night he won gold in Beijing, to the yips he had to beat to reach the London Olympics, Hooker is as fascinating as his high-risk sport of choice.

In candid interviews with Bruce McAvaney, Australian Olympians reveal what happens when there are no personal bests left to chase and what, if anything, replaces the euphoria of elite sport. They’ll share the highs and lows, the glory and heartbreak, not just of sport but life itself, in a powerful interview that goes far beyond the Games.

Olympians off the record: Bruce McAvaney interviews Australian Olympians Podcast

Olympians off the record: Bruce McAvaney interviews Australian Olympians

Steve Hooker: Olympians off the record

Chantelle Newbery reached dizzying heights as Australia’s first female diving gold medallist; before life began to turn against her. Chantelle sits down with Bruce McAvaney in a revealing episode of Olympians…  Off the Record that explores the challenges of life after Olympic gold.

Chantelle Newbery reached dizzying heights as Australia&rsquo;s first female diving gold medallist; before life began to turn against her. Chantelle sits down with Bruce McAvaney in a revealing episode of Olympians&hellip;&nbsp; Off the Record that explores the challenges of life after Olympic gold.

Chantelle Newbery: Olympians off the record

She was the poster girl for the Sydney Olympics. But in the race that mattered to her most, Susie O’Neill failed to deliver. How much did that shake Madame Butterfly? And what happened after she hung up her togs? Susie opens up for the first time in this revealing interview with Bruce McAvaney on Olympians… Off the Record.

She was the poster girl for the Sydney Olympics. But in the race that mattered to her most, Susie O&rsquo;Neill failed to deliver. How much did that shake Madame Butterfly? And what happened after she hung up her togs? Susie opens up for the first time in this revealing interview with Bruce McAvaney on Olympians&hellip; Off the Record.

Suzie O'Neill: Olympians off the record

After burying his baby son, Scott McGrory faced an ultimatum: ride at the Sydney Olympics, or have nothing. Meanwhile his cycling partner Brett Aitken had a young daughter so desperately ill that she couldn’t cheer out loud. What happens next is nothing short of remarkable. Brett Aitken and Scott McGroy share an Olympic story with Bruce McAvaney that is still unfolding today in Olympians… Off the Record. 

After burying his baby son, Scott McGrory faced an ultimatum: ride at the Sydney Olympics, or have nothing. Meanwhile his cycling partner Brett Aitken had a young daughter so desperately ill that she couldn&rsquo;t cheer out loud. What happens next is nothing short of remarkable. Brett Aitken and Scott McGroy share an Olympic story with Bruce McAvaney that is still unfolding today in Olympians&hellip; Off the Record.

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