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WiSP Episode 20

Zoe George from Radio New Zealand is our co-host this week as we discuss sex abuse in women’s sport with former Olympic swimmer Katherine Starr whose website safe4athletes.com provides valuable resources.  Charlotte Sullivan talks about making history for New Zealand gymnastics, and Jo Pickard offe…

Protecting the Athlete Within: The Key to Long-term Athletic Health

In this episode Katherine Starr discusses how elite athletes can protect their health before, during and after competition. Katherine is a two time Olympian 1984 and 1988 (Great Britain). In 1986 she won two silver medals at the Commonwealth Games. Katherine experienced success at the collegiate l…

#190 How to Make Sports Safe4Athletes with 2x Olympian Katherine Starr

This week on the Way of Champions Podcast we welcome Katherine Starr, a two time Olympian at the 1984 and 1988 Games. In 1986 she won two silver medals at the Commonwealth Games. Katherine experienced success at the collegiate level in swimming for the University of Texas, participating on three NC…

#227 : Making Good From Bad with Katherine Starr

Today, my guest is Katherine Starr, a former Olympian, and Commonwealth Games athlete. Katherine advocates for a safe and abused-free environment for athletes. Join us as she shares her incredible and inspiring story. 00:55 Becoming an Olympic Athlete 9:00 Not Speaking Up 14:54 I Started Missing P…

Olympic Swimmer Katherine Starr - ”Rescue Me: A Powerful Memoir by an Olympian”

Olympic Swimmer Katherine Starr competed at the top of sport and was a world class athlete, but her battles were not confined to the swimming pool.  As an elite child athlete, Katherine was forced to balance parental expectation and a sexually abusive coach while chasing a sport that she loved.  …

Episode 155 Fight Against Sexual Abuse in Sports with Katherine Starr (Part 2)

Content Warning: This episode delves into the sensitive topics of sexual assault and abuse experienced by athletes, exploring the profound impact it has on their lives. John and Katherine continue their conversation delving into Katherine's inspiring journey of resilience and advocacy in the fight…

Episode 154 Fight Against Sexual Abuse in Sports with Katherine Starr (Part 1)

Content Warning: This episode delves into the sensitive topics of sexual assault and abuse experienced by athletes, exploring the profound impact it has on their lives. John talks to Katherine Star — 2-time Olympic swimmer for Great Britain, Commonwealth Games medalist, 3-time NCAA swimming team c…

Episode 218 - Katharine Starr

*Warning – graphic information is contained in this episode* Katherine Starr was murdered in her home at Tarrawingee Vic in 1933. You will be shocked to know who her killer was!

Power, Dependency, and Harm in Elite Sport

Safeguarding failures in elite sport are rarely accidental — they are produced by systems built on power, reward, and dependency. In this episode, we examine the specific safeguarding risks faced by elite athletes, exploring how pursuit of excellence, early specialisation, and hierarchical coach–at…

Safeguarding in Sport: Legal Frameworks, Policies, and Standards

Safeguarding in sport is increasingly governed by legal frameworks — yet protection on the ground remains uneven. In this episode, we examine the legal landscape of safeguarding in sport, exploring what standards and policies already exist, where gaps remain, and what is still needed to create safe…