It's one of the sports stories of 2024. In November "Knight's Choice" squeezed home to win the Melbourne Cup by a nose. The 80-1 outsider was ridden by Irish jockey Robbie Dolan. Winning the so called "Race that stops a nation" made Robbie famous in Australia, or should that be even more famous! Because two years previous he was one of the finalists on the TV singing show The Voice! So, a little over a month since that famous victory, has Robbie had a chance to drink it all in?! When it comes to sport at Christmas, what comes to mind? Well there’s the traditional Boxing Day fixtures in the Premier League and the Test match in Melbourne. But what about darts? Well the World Championship begins on Sunday at the Alexandra Palace in London with the new world champion crowned early in the new year. But if you don’t know your double top from your oche, never fear! Sportshour is here. The perfect guest to guide us through is Russ Bray simply known as "The Voice" Using dating apps can be very hit and miss! Sometimes not everything is quite as it seems... but sometimes it can be the start of a relationship that saves the world! When Canadian heptathlete Leanna Carriere "swiped right" it started a journey that will take her and partner Timm Dobert all over the world! Combining her athletic ability and Timm's academic background the two of them have already completed the first leg of a round the world cycle that will see them replicate bird migration and raise awareness of climate change... and it all started with a simple profile picture! For many Zoe Morse, seemed to have it all. Professional footballer who had played in the NWSL for Chicago Fire and was now in the WSL in England with Brighton. Then seemingly from nowhere, at the age of 25 she quit the game! Now back in her native Michigan Zoe has embarked on a career in medicine and told us what it has been like to walk away from the game. She also talks about climate change and is part of the EcoAthletes collective, a non-profit that inspires and coaches athletes to lead climate action. Image: Leanna Carriere and Timm Döbert with their bikes during their 30 day cycling expedition across Canada. (Credit: Bill Ault)
