Mutaz Essa Barshim takes the world’s fastest interview
You already know that Olympic bronze medallist Mutaz Essa Barshim is the high jump star of Qatar. But did you know that he loves Hollywood, Don Cheadle, Lil Wayne and holidaying at home?
From escaping dogs to escaping Kobe Bryant: Erik Kynard’s journey
Meet ambitious high jumper and Olympic silver medallist Erik Kynard. The bright young thing talks to SPIKES about high jumping away from danger, London 2012, and why winning gold means everything.
Janay DeLoach: the long jumper with the high jumping dog
As Olympic bronze medallist Janay DeLoach sits our superfast test, we find out she’s a hard working future occupational therapist, and has the world’s most talented dog…
Meet Italy’s rock star high jumper
SPIKES meets the wonderful Gianmarco Tamberi, Italy’s top high jumper and part-time rock drummer. Read about his fantasy jumpers rock band and why Deep Purple are a “terrifying force”
Havin’ a laugh with Shara Proctor
Shara Proctor shows off her secret flair for comedy, reveals her celebrity crush and recalls dressing up as a mouse.
The world-class weekend in numbers: twin defeat, WLs and Usain Bolt’s 400m
Ten things you did or didn’t already know about Alessia Trost
World junior high jump champion Alessia Trost has been one of the breakout stars to emerge during this indoor season, leaping to a PB of 2.00m in January. Here are ten things you need to know about the 19-year-old Italian…
Trost clears 1.91m to take world junior gold in Barcelona
Weekend in numbers: big jumps, records and broken down cars
Uceny: “People say I look like Hilary Swank”
If she wasn’t a middle distance supremo, Morgan Uceny could be standing in as Hilary Swank’s double, taking nature photographs or, worryingly, still be flushing dresses down the loo. The American reveals all to SPIKES…
Jesse Williams: “If I can jump higher then size doesn’t matter”
Defending high jump world champion Jesse Williams is one of the shortest and heaviest high jumpers to line-up in elite competitions. Here he talks to SPIKES about taking on the Russians in Moscow, and why size doesn’t matter…
One to watch in 2013: Mutaz Essa Barshim
After leaping to Olympic bronze in London, Qatar’s Mutaz Essa Barshim climbed to joint eighth on the all-time high jump list with a sensational leap of 2.39m. SPIKES caught up with the 21-year-old who’s now one of the world’s most exciting high jump talents.
Hannah England races through the world’s fastest interview
World silver medallist Hannah England scores a SPIKES fastest interview record of 5:05. In that time she could have finished the 1500m, popped on her wedding dress and tucked into some fruit pastilles.
If you could choose another event to star in, what would it be and why?
The high jump, because I am tall (5ft 10ins / 1.77m). Although I haven’t done it since I was about 14.
What did you have for breakfast today?
Porridge with sultanas.
You’ve just had your hen do. What was the most embarrassing moment?
I was made to go the pub in a wedding dress, which was pretty embarrassing.
