Black History Month: Heroes - a podcast by BBC Radio 5 live

In a special programme for Black History Month, hear stories of inspiration, affirmation and joy in celebration of our Black sporting heroes. You’ll hear Anthony Yarde on being a “real model” – not a “role model”, Ebony Rainford-Brent on coming to terms with her hero status and Ugo Monye on the influence of “Uncle” Ian Wright. GB Swimmer Alice Dearing, Paralympian Kadeena Cox and Marcus Rashford celebrate their heroes including Muhammad Ali, Allyson Felix and Serena Williams. And Darren and Jeanette get to speak to their own idols – Viv Anderson and Denise Lewis.

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