The 2023 Stawell Gift winner Ryan Tarrant speaks about how athletes stay focused during rain delays.
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00:00 We're here with Ryan Tarrant, he's the 2023 Stole Gift winner.
00:04 It's a bit wet at the moment mate and we'd like to know what sort of things can an athlete
00:10 do to keep themselves occupied and ripe and ready for this race?
00:15 Well I think the best thing is just to stay calm and try and keep dry to be honest.
00:19 So if you keep warm, no injuries and yeah, you'll be fine for the race then I reckon.
00:24 Have you ever been at a race that's been this wet?
00:27 Honestly no, I have not been at a race that's been this wet but seeing as we've got the
00:32 long spikes it shouldn't be an issue.
00:34 Excellent.
00:35 I know it's still over 120 metres but what are some of the technique changes you might
00:39 have to implement?
00:40 I reckon definitely top end speed is one of those ones that comes in more over the 120
00:45 here at Stole.
00:46 But apart from that, grass running is obviously a whole lot different.
00:50 I don't know too much about grass running but yeah, definitely top end speed would come
00:55 more into play.
00:56 Excellent and who's your pick for the winner this year?
00:58 I'm a bit biased, definitely Indale.
01:00 He's one of my close mates and it would be awesome to have him win the year after me
01:05 but he's been pretty strong through the heats in the semis so yeah, Indale McConnell.
01:09 Thank you.
01:10 Thank you.
01:10 Thank you.