The Lion’s Den

It’s rowing time on The Lion’s Den as we speak to Henry Fieldman. The Homertonian is fresh off coxing the Men’s 8 to a bronze medal in this summer’s Olympic Regatta.

Harry Houillon of Fitzwilliam College and CUCC recently made his First Class debut for Kent. We catch up with the new pro cricketer after his big day. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Houillon

Former England cricketer Monty Panesar chats to The Lion’s Den after his appearance at the Cambridge Union.

Jim O’Callaghan, the Irish politician and former Sidney Sussex rugby Blue chats on the phone to The Lion’s Den. Jim reminisces on his rugby career pre the professional era, his time in Cambridge, and the role sports can play in politics.

After a break for Easter and some exam revision, The Lion’s Den returns! On our first episode of the summer, we chat to former Trinity NatSci and multi sport athlete Phyllis Agbo. Phylis made her name as an heptathlete for Great Britain, but also played underage county cricket for Middlesex and followed her athletics career with a senior rugby stint with Saracens. Please note, this episode was recorded a few weeks ago, so there may be a few dated references!

Cambridge University Boat Club Presidents Sophie Paine and Callum Sullivan talk this Sunday’s Gemini Boat Race

On this week’s episode of The Lion’s Den, we are celebrating International Women’s Day. This year’s theme is #ChooseToChallenge, so Charlotte speaks to Olympic rower Catherine Bishop, graduate of Pembroke College, about how this can be achieved in the world of sport. To read Charlotte’s interview with Catherine from last term on redefining success, see the link below. https://www.bluebirdnews.co.uk/women-in-sport-olympic-rower-on-redefining-success/

Two time Olympic triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee - one half of the Brownlee Brothers duo - talks his time at Girton, preparations for the upcoming Olympics and his attempts to break the world Ironman record.

Last Thursday, The Blue Bird’s very own Nathan Johns and Charlotte Cutter hosted a panel for the Cambridge Union. Featuring James Cracknell, James Horwill and Flip van der Merwe, the discussion centred around professional sport and studying at the University of Cambridge.