It’s 1982 and a Brisbane dad carries his nine-year-old son through the doors of an Indooroopilly indoor pool.

The boy has walked through a glass door, his body shredded, he can’t walk and needs 85 stitches to sew him back together.

Father and son meet a swim coach called John Carew.

None of them knew it, but it was an encounter that changed the course of Australian sports history.

The boy’s name, Kieren Perkins.

The Road to Paris Podcast is brought to you by Woolworths, Toyota and NRMA Insurance.

Produced by 9Podcasts in partnership with Wide World of Sports for the Nine Network Australia, your home of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

It’s 1982 and a Brisbane dad carries his nine-year-old son through the doors of an Indooroopilly indoor pool.
The boy has walked through a glass door, his body shredded, he can’t walk and needs 85 stitches to sew him back together.
Father and son meet a swim coach called John Carew.
None of them knew it, but it was an encounter that changed the course of Australian sports history.
The boy’s name, Kieren Perkins.
The Road to Paris Podcast is brought to you by Woolworths, Toyota and NRMA Insurance.
Produced by 9Podcasts in partnership with Wide World of Sports for the Nine Network Australia, your home of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

In July 2024, the greatest athletes on the planet will descend upon Paris for the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad.

Introducing The Road To Paris, a podcast series celebrating the achievements of Australia’s Olympic and Paralympic legends.

The trials and triumphs, the glory and heartache all in the pursuit of Olympic excellence.

Join us along the Road to Paris available wherever you get your podcasts.

The Road to Paris Podcast is brought to you by Woolworths, Toyota and NRMA Insurance.

Hosted by Nine’s Olympic Swimming Commentator Mathew Thompson.

Produced by 9Podcasts in partnership with Wide World of Sports for the Nine Network Australia, your home of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

In July 2024, the greatest athletes on the planet will descend upon Paris for the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad.
Introducing The Road To Paris, a podcast series celebrating the achievements of Australia’s Olympic and Paralympic legends.
The trials and triumphs, the glory and heartache all in the pursuit of Olympic excellence.
Join us along the Road to Paris available wherever you get your podcasts.
The Road to Paris Podcast is brought to you by Woolworths, Toyota and NRMA Insurance.
Hosted by Nine’s Olympic Swimming Commentator Mathew Thompson.
Produced by 9Podcasts in partnership with Wide World of Sports for the Nine Network Australia, your home of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Road to Paris

Kieren Perkins (Part I)

Ariarne Titmus has long been a star, but it was at the Tokyo Olympics that the world truly took notice. She clinched gold in the 200m and 400m freestyle, triumphing over an elite field that included American superstar Katie Ledecky.

As she heads to Paris to defend her titles, her biggest rival in the 200m may come from a superstar within her own team. A fashionista and budding broadcaster, Ariarne Titmus is, above all, a fierce competitor in the pool.

Leading a swim team poised for greatness, could this be her last Olympics? Join us on the Road to Paris with the Terminator… Arnie.

The Road to Paris Podcast is brought to you by Woolworths, Toyota and NRMA Insurance.

Produced by 9Podcasts in partnership with Wide World of Sports for the Nine Network Australia, your home of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Ariarne Titmus has long been a star, but it was at the Tokyo Olympics that the world truly took notice. She clinched gold in the 200m and 400m freestyle, triumphing over an elite field that included American superstar Katie Ledecky.
As she heads to Paris to defend her titles, her biggest rival in the 200m may come from a superstar within her own team. A fashionista and budding broadcaster, Ariarne Titmus is, above all, a fierce competitor in the pool.
Leading a swim team poised for greatness, could this be her last Olympics? Join us on the Road to Paris with the Terminator… Arnie.
The Road to Paris Podcast is brought to you by Woolworths, Toyota and NRMA Insurance.
Produced by 9Podcasts in partnership with Wide World of Sports for the Nine Network Australia, your home of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Ariarne Titmus

If Australia's swim team were to nominate a spiritual leader, it would almost certainly be the irrepressible Cate Campbell.

A sprint sensation whose Olympic journey began in Beijing 2008, Cate is a four-time Olympic gold medallist. At the age of 32, she's all in for one more shot at the greatest show on earth, aiming to make the Australian team for an incredible fifth time at the upcoming Australian swim trials.

Universally admired and tough as teak, Cate is hoping to traverse the Road to Paris.

The Road to Paris Podcast is brought to you by Woolworths, Toyota and NRMA Insurance.

Produced by 9Podcasts in partnership with Wide World of Sports for the Nine Network Australia, your home of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

If Australia's swim team were to nominate a spiritual leader, it would almost certainly be the irrepressible Cate Campbell.
A sprint sensation whose Olympic journey began in Beijing 2008, Cate is a four-time Olympic gold medallist. At the age of 32, she's all in for one more shot at the greatest show on earth, aiming to make the Australian team for an incredible fifth time at the upcoming Australian swim trials.
Universally admired and tough as teak, Cate is hoping to traverse the Road to Paris.
The Road to Paris Podcast is brought to you by Woolworths, Toyota and NRMA Insurance.
Produced by 9Podcasts in partnership with Wide World of Sports for the Nine Network Australia, your home of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Cate Campbell

Ellie Cole, Australia’s most prolific Paralympian, is a swimming legend with 17 medals, including 6 golds. Despite losing a leg as a young child, she has inspired a generation of young people with physical challenges to pursue sports, embodying optimism and resilience.

In Rio 2016, Ellie achieved the remarkable feat of medaling in all six of her events. After competing in four consecutive Paralympics, she retired as Australia’s flag bearer at the Tokyo Games, leaving an indelible mark on the world of Paralympic sports.

The Road to Paris Podcast is brought to you by Woolworths, Toyota and NRMA Insurance.

Produced by 9Podcasts in partnership with Wide World of Sports for the Nine Network Australia, your home of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Ellie Cole, Australia’s most prolific Paralympian, is a swimming legend with 17 medals, including 6 golds. Despite losing a leg as a young child, she has inspired a generation of young people with physical challenges to pursue sports, embodying optimism and resilience.
In Rio 2016, Ellie achieved the remarkable feat of medaling in all six of her events. After competing in four consecutive Paralympics, she retired as Australia’s flag bearer at the Tokyo Games, leaving an indelible mark on the world of Paralympic sports.
The Road to Paris Podcast is brought to you by Woolworths, Toyota and NRMA Insurance.
Produced by 9Podcasts in partnership with Wide World of Sports for the Nine Network Australia, your home of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Kieren Perkins (Part I)

Road to Paris

In 1 playlist(s)

Road to Paris

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips