S3|E1: JAMES AUSTIN (GBR -100kg) From Olympian to Podcast Pioneer

2021-01-18

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James Austin is known as the voice behind The Original Judo Podcast, and the next in line to the judo commentary throne after Neil Adams. But before that, James earned his place on the world judo scene by becoming British champion across 3 weight categories, winning a world cup in Minsk in 2012, and representing Great Britain at the London Olympic Games. In this wide ranging interview, James shares the story of how a boy who watched Michael Johnson win gold accomplish his own dream by walking out to ...

James Austin is known as the voice behind The Original Judo Podcast, and the next in line to the judo commentary throne after Neil Adams.

But before that, James earned his place on the world judo scene by becoming British champion across 3 weight categories, winning a world cup in Minsk in 2012, and representing Great Britain at the London Olympic Games.

In this wide ranging interview, James shares the story of how a boy who watched Michael Johnson win gold accomplish his own dream by walking out to fight in 2012. He reflects on the role sports psychology plays in performance, and how he remains a true judo fan with the start of The Original Judo Podcast.

The Original Judo Podcast is on all podcast platforms, and https://www.originaljudopod.com/

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