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| Lindsey Vonn's last-minute push for the Olympic starting gate | 05 Feb 2026 | 00:16:41 | |
"I've always gotten back up," Lindsey Vonn told reporters on the eve of the Winter Olympics at Milano Cortina 2026. The skiing legend is battling another injury - a torn ACL - following a crash last week in Switzerland, but remains determined to race in what would be her fifth career Games. "I will do everything in my power to be in that starting gate," she said. Vonn is the focus of our first official podcast from MiCo 2026, with competition underway - and the iconic Opening Ceremony set for Friday, 6 February. Olympics.com podcast host Nick McCarvel is joined by colleague Alessandro Poggi from Cortina to get further insight on Vonn's injury and the challenges it presents - while also taking a vibe check on the Italian mountain town, which is hosting women's Alpine skiing, curling and the sliding sports - bobsleigh, skeleton and luge. | |||
| Previewing Milano Cortina 2026's biggest storylines | 21 Jan 2026 | 00:50:38 | |
We're officially just days away from kicking off the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, with competition set to get underway on 4 February - and the Opening Ceremony scheduled for the 6th. With that in mind, host Nick McCarvel is joined by fellow Olympics.com reporter ZK Goh to talk about some of the big must-know storylines ahead of the Games, including "Quad God" figure skating star Ilia Malinin, the comeback of Lindsey Vonn, the USA-Canada women's hockey rivalry, cross-country skiing great Johannes Klaebo and much, much more. Nick also gets audio dispatches from a handful of his other Olympics.com colleagues on the story they're most excited for - from ski jumping to Brazilian skeleton to the NHL's return to the Games and beyond. Plus, three-time Olympic snowboard champion Shaun White describes why, exactly, the Olympics are just so extraordinary for the athletes themselves in a blurb from his exclusive interview with reporter Annie Fast. | |||
| Carl Lewis on his golden, controversial career - and new documentary | 17 Sep 2025 | 00:35:49 | |
There will never be another Olympian quite like Carl Lewis - on or off the track. The athletics superstar is a nine-time gold medallist, and navigated a nearly two-decade-long career that was full of headline-grabbing controversy. It’s all featured in a new Olympic Channel documentary, I’M CARL LEWIS!, which is out now and available for viewing in the USA and Japan. Lewis joins Olympics.com producer Scott Bregman for a discussion on the documentary, his reflections on his historic career, his turn as a pop culture phenomenon, as well as his thoughts on fellow Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles, teenage sensation Gout Gout - and much more. Find the full documentary on Olympics.com now. | |||
| Kate Richardson-Walsh’s battle with a broken jaw, the year from hell, and making dreams come true | 13 Nov 2019 | 00:22:33 | |
Team GB hockey captain Kate Richardson-Walsh had a year from hell in 2014. “I started to ask myself some really big life questions. Why am I here? What is my value?” After breaking her jaw in the first game of the 2012 Olympics, she took a bronze medal on home soil. The quest for an Olympic gold seemed to be impossible after a disappointing performance in the 2014 World Cup. But the team did become champions at Rio 2016. So, how did she make her dreams come true? LINKS: | |||
| How a phone call made Lacey Henderson a Paralympian | 06 Nov 2019 | 00:24:50 | |
US long jumper Lacey Henderson seemed like a dead cert for Rio 2016. But some personal issues came up and her performance dipped. A phone call when she was on holiday completely changed her life - and her outlook. Lacey is an amputee cancer survivor with a wicked sense of humour. She shares her story ahead of the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships in Dubai. LINKS: | |||
| Running in North Korea with Aimee Fuller and Mirjam Jaeger | 30 Oct 2019 | 00:18:18 | |
Two Olympians were invited by Olympic Channel to run in the North Korean capital. Winter athletes Aimee Fuller and Mirjam Jaeger took to the rarely seen Pyongyang streets as the city opened its doors for an internationally-recognised marathon. The podcast explores how the trip came about, what the two women took from the experience, and future hopes. LINKS: | |||
| Owen Wright: The surfer making a comeback from a traumatic brain injury | 23 Oct 2019 | 00:33:34 | |
He was challenging for the world title in 2015 when Owen Wright’s world changed forever. The Australian suffered a severe concussion that meant bleeding on his brain. It’s been a long and difficult road to recover but, now, he’s a contender for the team at Tokyo 2020 after winning a WSL event in Tahiti. Links: Why skateboarding will be awesome at Tokyo 2020
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| Adam Rippon with Meryl Davis on advice, LGBTQ+ issues, and becoming an icon | 16 Oct 2019 | 00:29:06 | |
Two figure skating legends on one Olympic Channel Podcast. From his tough times in his coach’s basement to becoming a cultural icon, Olympic champion Meryl Davis speaks to her friend and USA teammate Adam Rippon about his epic life story. LINKS: | |||
| Perfection, Simone Biles, and gymnastics with Nellie Kim | 08 Oct 2019 | 00:23:31 | |
She was the second woman to score a 'Perfect 10' at the Olympic Games. Now, Nellie Kim is a senior judge in gymnastics – it’s her job to analyse just how perfect things really are. The Olympic Channel spoke to the five-time Olympic champion about Simone Biles, the wider gymnastic field, and her own Perfect 10 experience. LINKS: | |||
| Darya Klishna - The ‘lonely’ long jumper | 02 Oct 2019 | 00:22:12 | |
She was the only athlete to compete for Russia in either track or field at Rio 2016. Her Olympic experience was not enjoyable. Darya Klishna had to take a break from long jumping in 2018 to recover mentally. The Olympic Channel Podcast spoke to her as she prepares for action at the IAAF World Championships in Doha. LINKS: | |||
| The ripple effect of the Caster Semenya ruling and why it matters now | 25 Sep 2019 | 00:25:16 | |
Double Olympic champion South African 800m runner Caster Semenya won’t be at the IAAF World Championships in Doha. New rules means athletes with differences of sexual development (DSD) can’t compete in the 400m, 800m, and the 1500m. The three athletes who took Olympic medals home from Rio 2016 are all affected by the regulations. In this episode, Olympic medallists Margaret Nyairera Wambui and Francine Niyonsaba tell their stories. With world exclusive interviews, we’ve travelled the globe to track down people affected by this important legal case. | |||
| Figure skater Mae-Berenice Meite: ‘I felt I was never skinny enough.’ | 18 Sep 2019 | 00:22:41 | |
Two-time Olympian and five-time French national champion Mae-Berenice Meite captured the world’s attention by skating to Beyonce at PyeongChang 2018. But her complicated relationship with her body meant she sometimes couldn’t enjoy her career. “I didn’t like my body. “I got lost for a very long time… now I have more of purpose.” Mae also talks about her friend Adam Rippon, Yuzuru Hanyu, quads, and Evgenia Medvedeva. LINKS Evgenia Medvedeva and Jason Brown talk to Meryl Davies The tears behind the triple axel triumph with Mirai Nagasu
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| Jordan Burroughs: ‘Who am I if I am not the champion?’ | 11 Sep 2019 | 00:21:44 | |
U.S. wrestler Jordan Burroughs joins viral gymnast Katelyn Ohashi for an in-depth chat. Jordan won Olympic gold in 2012 but suffered a huge shock at Rio 2016 when he came away empty handed. The pair talk what defines success and failure and why he’s gunning for glory in a different manner now. LINKS Everything you need to know about the 2019 Wrestling World Championships | |||
| One-on-one with athletics stars Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone & Kenny Bednarek | 03 Sep 2025 | 00:30:14 | |
It's been a big season on the track for athletics stars Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Kenny Bednarek of the USA. McLaughlin-Levrone is the two-time reigning Olympic champion and world record holder in the 400m hurdles, but has thrown her version of a curve ball at the sport - switching events to the 400m flat. Bednarek, meanwhile, claimed his first-ever American title, winning the 100m last month before finishing runner-up to rival Noah Lyles in a heated final metres in the 200m, the two exchanging words after. Both McLaughlin-Levrone and Bednarek sit down with Olympics.com podcast host Nick McCarvel to discuss their respective successes, their memories from Paris 2024 and what's changed this season - all in the lead-up to the 2025 World Athletics Championships, which begin 13 September in Tokyo. | |||
| Frazer Clarke: The Olympic boxing hopeful who survived a knife attack | 04 Sep 2019 | 00:24:20 | |
British boxer Frazer Clarke missed out on the Olympics in 2012 and 2016. Now, after being stabbed three times in 2016, he has a renewed focus and determination. He aims to continue the success of British Olympic medallists Anthony Joshua and Joe Joyce in the superheavyweight division. LINKS: | |||
| Concussion and mental health in BMX with Tory Nyhaug | 28 Aug 2019 | 00:19:43 | |
He’s broken over 15 bones, ruptured his spleen, and suffered several concussions. Tory Nyhaug still wants to get his hands on an Olympic medal. With anxiety so bad he literally felt like his skin was ‘on fire’, the Canadian BMX racer opens up about depression and his hopes for Tokyo 2020. LINKS: | |||
| Simone Biles: The exclusive interview after making history | 21 Aug 2019 | 00:21:39 | |
We caught up with the history-making four-time Olympic champion gymnast Simone Biles at her gym in Houston for an exclusive interview. We also spoke to Olympic champ Nastia Liukin about why she thinks Biles is the greatest of all time. LINKS: | |||
| Climber Alex Honnold from Free Solo on risk, the Olympics, and his fears | 14 Aug 2019 | 00:27:04 | |
You have to be pretty fearless to climb up the 900m of El Capitan without any ropes. Alex Honnold from the Oscar-winning documentary ‘Free Solo’ joined the Olympic Channel Podcast to talk climbing at the Olympics, how to manage risk, and what really scares him. “If you fall off the wall, you're going to die… “I think that when people see a photo of El Cap (they think it’s) risky. That's not the right way to look at it. It's extremely high consequence.” LINKS: Everything you need to know about the Climbing World Championships | |||
| Kristie Phillips: The champion gymnast who never made it to the Olympics | 07 Aug 2019 | 00:27:38 | |
In 1986, there was a Sports Illustrated cover. In 1987, there was a U.S. national title. In 1988, the world expected to see Kristie Phillips at the Olympic Games. It never happened. The media speculated it was because she had gained weight. Distraught and devastated, she stepped away from the sport for nearly a decade. In the end, Phillips returned to competition, made her peace with the sport, and now is a respected gymnastics judge. On the eve of the 2019 U.S. Gymnastics Championships, Scott Bregman spoke to Kristie about the 1988 drama, why Simone Biles is the best of all time, and what looks out for as a judge in gymnastics. LINKS: The amazing first episode of All Around What you need to know about the 2019 U.S. Gymnastics Championships | |||
| Gymnast Katelyn Ohashi takes on New York for #1YearToGo | 31 Jul 2019 | 00:29:11 | |
With just 12 months to go until Tokyo 2020, we set ourselves a task. How many interviews can you squeeze into a podcast? The Olympic Channel Podcast went to New York with UCLA gymnast and viral sensation Katelyn Ohashi. In a crazy day, we spoke to Ali Krieger, Ashlyn Harris, Tom Schaar, Brighton Zeuner, Ashima Shiraishi, Alex Johnson, Foluke Akinradewo Gunderson, and Naya Tapper. LINKS: | |||
| Katerina Stefanidi on love, star signs, and pole vaulting | 24 Jul 2019 | 00:32:45 | |
It’s officially one year to go until Tokyo 2020. We invited Olympic champion pole vaulter from Greece Katerina Stefanidi on the podcast with her husband and coach Mitchell Krier. We spoke about how they met, why Katerina struggles with self-belief, and her plans for the World Championships in Doha. Plus, we put their dedication to each other to the test with a game about her star sign.
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| Chad Le Clos and Rami Anis on never giving up | 17 Jul 2019 | 00:27:12 | |
South African swimmer Chad Le Clos is one of the few swimmers to beat Michael Phelps at the Olympics. He took gold in the 200m butterfly in 2012. Chad is determined to be mentioned amongst the greats. Rami Anis has been selected for the Tokyo 2020 Refugee Olympic Team. He escaped war in Syria and always held on tightly to his dream of making the Olympics. LINKS Everything you need to know about the FINA Aquatics World Championships A day-by-day guide to the FINA Aquatics World Championships schedule | |||
| Adam Peaty and Katinka Hosszu: Winning mentality in swimming | 10 Jul 2019 | 00:29:49 | |
Olympic champions Adam Peaty and Katinka Hosszu say becoming a world record holder is all to do with their mental preparation. As we celebrate our 100th episode, we find out what sets apart two of the world’s very best swimmers ahead of the FINA World Championships. LINKS: Ten of the most motivational episodes of the podcast Everything you need to know about the FINA Aquatics World Championships A day-by-day guide to the FINA Aquatics World Championships schedule | |||
| The uphill battle facing the USA artistic swimming team | 03 Jul 2019 | 00:20:20 | |
Andrea Fuentes has a difficult task. She is hoping to use her experience, as a four-time synchronised swimming Olympic medallist, to qualify an American team to the Olympics. The U.S. hasn’t entered a team since Beijing 2008. The country used to dominate the sport – can they beat the odds and reach Tokyo 2020? “We are doing in five months what others took years to achieve,” said Fuentes. Ahead of the Pan American Games and the FINA World Aquatics Championships, we follow a coaching team determined to realise a dream. LINKS:
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| Tennis player Emilio Nava on being raised by two Olympians - and training with Carlos Alcaraz | 20 Aug 2025 | 00:26:01 | |
The US Open tennis tournament is underway in New York City - where some of the biggest stars, like defending champions Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka are aiming for the year's final Grand Slam. But there are plenty of players who are looking for their next big breakthrough, too. Enter 23-year-old American Emilio Nava, son of parents who met at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul and enters the event at a career-high world number 101. The Southern California native joins host Nick McCarvel to discuss what it was like to be raised by not one but two Olympians, then discusses what he took from four years of training in Spain under the eye of former world No.1 Juan Carlos Ferrero - and alongside Carlos Alcaraz. While Nava would like to finally break into the world's top 100, he doesn't want to stop there: "My goals and my dreams are definitely a little bit bigger than that," he told us. One of them? To compete at LA 2028 for Team USA. "That's the absolute goal," he said of what would be a home Games for him - right where he grew up. | |||
| How in sync are divers Jennifer Abel and Melissa Citrini? | 26 Jun 2019 | 00:24:13 | |
They are one of Canada’s big medal hopes for the FINA World Championships 2019. The diving pair are big friends in and out of the swimming pool. After two fourth place finishes at Rio 2016, Jennifer Abel needed the help of a new partner to put the ‘dark thoughts’ to one side. Melissa Citrini has made diving more fun for Abel. We talk Olympic goals and karaoke songs with the pair (singing included). LINKS | |||
| Putting the gun down to become one of the world’s best b-boys | 18 Jun 2019 | 00:21:45 | |
Breaking legend B-Boy Moy was carrying a pistol to school the day his life changed. He discovered breaking at a talent show. After winning countless awards and contests, he’s now a big advocate for taking the sport to the next level: the Olympic Games. We spoke to Moy Rivas about his devotion to dance, hip hop, and positivity. LINKS: | |||
| Why Olympic skateboarding at Tokyo 2020 will be great | 12 Jun 2019 | 00:20:39 | |
Women’s skateboarding, the ultra-competitive USA team, and core skating. There’s a lot to talk about as the countdown to the Olympics is officially on for skateboarding with qualification already underway. We caught up with Dashawn Jordan and Jenn Soto to talk gender equality and equal pay in skating. Plus, will we ever see skateboarding at the Paralympics? Oscar Loreto Jr and Aaron Wheelz Fotheringham are hoping to make that dream a reality. LINKS | |||
| FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 preview | 05 Jun 2019 | 00:30:20 | |
We have travelled the world to find the best football stories ahead of the WWC in France. There are two exclusive interviews with senior FIFA officials: Fatma Samoura (Secretary General) and Sarai Bareman (Chief Women’s Football Officer). Plus, we went to Malaga to speak to refugee Ode Fulutudilu about her call up to the South Africa squad. We also took a trip to Orlando, USA, to speak to Jamaican teenager Jody Brown on playing against her idols. LINKS | |||
| This Paralympian lost his sight but reawakened a sporting ambition | 29 May 2019 | 00:24:39 | |
His vision became impaired but it meant earning a shot at his dream: representing his country at Tokyo 2020. British judoka Elliot Stewart had given up on following his father’s footsteps to become an Olympian. When he lost his sight, he lost his job and was unsure of his direction in life. Stewart returned to judo, came third at the World Championships, and looks to be a strong candidate for the British Paralympic team. “I lost my vision. But I can do the sport that I love. And go to the place that I’ve always wanted to go which is the Paralympic Games.” LINKS | |||
| John McAvoy: The armed robber redeemed by sport | 22 May 2019 | 00:46:30 | |
John McAvoy is an Ironman triathlete. The first part of his life was spent in prison or committing serious crime. Now, he’s broken world records in indoor rowing and had top-level meetings with the UK government the UK government. McAvoy vowed to change his ways when his friend died in a car chase. He left behind a criminal life of chasing money to focus on motivating and inspiring people. “If you gave me the option between winning a gold medal at the Olympics, or sacrificing my whole athletic career to stop one kid going to prison: I’d sacrifice everything,” he said to the Olympic Channel Podcast. LINKS | |||
| Ada Hegerberg – the footballer dominating Europe and fighting for equality | 15 May 2019 | 00:24:02 | |
The Norwegian striker is going for her fourth consecutive Champions League title and has broken goal records consistently. The Olympic Channel Podcast found out about why she’s passionate about equality in women’s football, her Ballon d’Or win, and her ambitions with club Olympique Lyonnais. LINKS | |||
| How figure skater Gracie Gold deals with mental health issues | 08 May 2019 | 00:32:34 | |
Depression, anxiety, and an eating disorder all disrupted the dreams of American figure skater Gracie Gold. She won two US National titles as a teenager and took an Olympic bronze medal home from Sochi 2014. But in 2017 she withdrew from competition to seek treatment for her mental health. Gracie is now taking a day-by-day approach to recovery as she explains in this honest, open, and raw interview. LINKS: | |||
| The epic story behind the shirtless flagbearer who is aiming to represent Tonga again at Tokyo 2020 | 01 May 2019 | 00:27:10 | |
Pita Taufatofua grabbed everyone’s attention when he arrived at Rio 2016’s Opening Ceremony with his bare, coconut-oiled chest. And then he did it again at PyeongChang 2018 in below freezing conditions. From escaping avalanches in Iceland to ending up thousands of dollars in debt, the Tongan took on every problem with a smile. His sporting career started in taekwondo, then he moved to cross country skiing, and now he’s hoping to become a kayaker. Pita’s positivity is infectious so we joined him for in depth chat at his home in Tonga. LINKS: | |||
| Cheerleading in England and the chemotherapy nurse | 24 Apr 2019 | 00:15:17 | |
As Alexandra Banfield prepares to represent England at the 2019 ICU World Cheerleading Championships in Orlando, Florida, the Solihull-based athlete explains how she balances an emotional job as a chemotherapy nurse with the rigours of training for a major competition. Plus, we sent influencer Gina Scarangella to London to see how the sport has grown in the country. LINKS Everything you need to know about the 2019 ICU World Cheerleading Championships | |||
| Simone Biles reflects on her resurgent Paris 2024: "It was what I wanted" | 06 Aug 2025 | 00:56:19 | |
"There were a lot of intense emotions that went with it," says gymnastics superstar Simone Biles when recounting her triumphant return to the Olympic stage, just over a year ago at Paris 2024. "There was always a part of me that thought, 'What if?' And I think that was my anxiety talking. So if I could lower that voice, then I felt more comfortable competing." We all know what happened next: Biles scooped up a second individual all-around gold days after leading the U.S. to the Olympic team title. For this episode of the Olympics.com podcast, she speaks one-on-one with longtime gymnastics reporter Scott Bregman, sharing with him that, yes, she had dealt with cases of the twisties that haunted her at Tokyo 2020 in 2021 ahead of Paris. But she wasn't going to let them get in her way, and cleared her path to success with consistent therapy and strict boundary-setting. Scott also speaks with Tokyo champion Sunisa Lee, who had her own comeback story in Paris after battling a rare kidney disease that threatened to end her career. Host Nick McCarvel gets Scott's perspective on the post-Paris lay of the land for American gymnastics, with the U.S. Gymnastics Championships set for 7-10 August in New Orleans. | |||
| Briana Williams – one of the fastest teenagers on the planet | 17 Apr 2019 | 00:21:24 | |
She’s fast. She’s Jamaican. And she’s coached by four-time Olympic medallist Ato Boldon. Briana Williams won the 100m and 200m at the U20 World Championships. Now, she is hoping to reach the 2019 World Championships (‘if her coach knows what he’s doing’ – Ato’s words not ours!) and maybe even Tokyo 2020. We spoke to both about sunglasses, Jamaican beaches, and beating FloJo’s long-standing sprint records. LINKS: | |||
| The nurse who surprised the world to finish second at the Boston Marathon | 10 Apr 2019 | 00:29:00 | |
The question on everyone’s lips was ‘Who is Sarah Sellers?’. The American beat the odds to finish second in the 2018 Boston Marathon. The Olympic Channel Podcast spoke to the full-time nurse about what’s changed a year on, her Tokyo 2020 chances, and why she will never pay for a first class flight. LINKS: The Ultimate Guide to the Boston Marathon Olympians hail "incredible experience" of running a marathon in Pyongyang | |||
| Friendship and figure skating: Evgenia Medvedeva, Jason Brown and Brian Orser | 03 Apr 2019 | 00:30:47 | |
Coach Brian Orser has some of the best figure skaters in the world training at his famous ‘Cricket Club’ in Toronto, Canada. Two of the newest additions to the team are Evgenia Medvedeva and Jason Brown. “They do have a very special chemistry,” said Orser. “They are from different backgrounds - but they seem to jive really well.” Olympic champion Meryl Davis spoke exclusively to the pair and Brian Orser about what makes their relationship so unique. LINKS: How to fall in love with a figure skater with Aljona Savchenko’s husband Liam Cross | |||
| Katelyn Ohashi on viral ‘Perfect 10’ routine and legendary UCLA gymnastics coach Miss Val | 27 Mar 2019 | 00:31:18 | |
Her phone totally blew up. After being out with friends, US gymnast Katelyn Ohashi came home to 50,000 more followers on social media. We hear the full story behind the ‘Perfect 10’ routine that went viral, her friendship with Simone Biles, and the biggest life lesson from legendary coach Valorie Kondos Field. The Olympic Channel Podcast also spoke to Miss Val about what’s next for American gymnastics and what she’s learnt in her three decades at UCLA. LINKS | |||
| Meryl Davis on World Championships, Hanyu and Medvedeva | 20 Mar 2019 | 00:22:48 | |
The ISU 2019 World Figure Skating Championships in Japan are upon us. Olympic champion figure skater Meryl Davis talks about what it’s like to compete at the top-level and gives her expert opinion on Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan and Evgenia Medvedeva of Russia. Plus, the Olympic Channel Podcast put Meryl on the spot to make some predictions about who will come out on top. | |||
| Elana Meyers Taylor on concussion, transphobia and double standards | 13 Mar 2019 | 00:29:35 | |
President of the Women Sports Foundation and top USA bobsleigher gave an in-depth chat about her career, head injuries and women’s issues. We spoke to her just before the World Championships where, despite being one of the favourites to win, she crashed out and suffered her fifth concussion. It’s not clear if she will retire or continue competing but this outspoken interview is evidence of her leadership skills. Also, Elana spoke well about knowing the limits of your own body. “A lot of women have this tendency to try to ‘tough it out’. I think (because) there’s a societal stigma that we are weaker sex... we push through things when we shouldn’t necessarily.” LINKS: | |||
| Ramla Ali: The Muslim boxer who kept her triumphs secret from her family | 06 Mar 2019 | 00:28:19 | |
It’s something to tell your mum about – winning a national championship. But Ramla Ali preferred to keep her boxing career secret. She was a refugee from Somalia who discovered boxing in London’s East End. “My mum… in her eyes to be a good Muslim girl you have to be fully covered. But I think just different things work for different people.” We visited her gym in London to talk family secrets and representing Somalia at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. LINKS: | |||
| Battling online harassment, body image and busting stereotypes with Madison de Rozario | 27 Feb 2019 | 00:24:35 | |
Battling online harassment, body image and busting stereotypes with Madison de Rozario | |||
| Kristina Vogel on being paralysed four months after cycling world title win | 20 Feb 2019 | 00:23:20 | |
Kristina Vogel, one of the world’s very best female track cyclists, won her record-breaking 11th title at the 2018 UCI Track Cycling World Championships. Four months later, she was paralysed and in a wheelchair. A junior Dutch cyclist was practising standing starts when Vogel crashed into him at full speed. The double Olympic champion feels no resentment. “I don’t need to forgive (the person because) I have no anger about him.” She doesn’t know if her family feels the same. “I have never asked them if they have forgiven him… I am scared to question that.” The 28-year-old talked about her life-changing accident, acceptance and forgiveness. LINKS: | |||
| The tears behind the triple axel triumph with figure skater Mirai Nagasu | 13 Feb 2019 | 00:35:22 | |
After she was passed over for the USA team for Sochi 2014, Mirai Nagasu was done with figure skating. “It wasn’t fun… I used to think, ‘I deserve to sit here in my puddle of tears and cry.’” She vowed to make a comeback and became the first American woman to land a triple axel at the Olympics – and took home Olympic bronze in the team event. Olympic champion Meryl Davis sat down with her to speak about the 2018 Olympics, the sarcasm of her teammate Gracie Gold and how she landed that big jump. LINKS: | |||
| Paris 2024 rewind: Looking back at a Games like no other - one year on | 23 Jul 2025 | 00:44:51 | |
July 26th marks one year since the Opening Ceremony of Paris 2024, an eye-popping start to what proved to be an Olympic Games to remember. While household names like Simone Biles, Tom Daley and Katey Ledecky soared, new stars in Leon Marchand, Noah Lyles, Summer McIntosh and Julien Alfred introduced themselves to the global Olympic audience. We dive back into Paris in this special rewind episode, featuring stories you may have not yet heard of - both on and off the field of play. Olympic champions Hamish Kerr (athletics) and Toby Roberts (sport climbing) share what it meant to make history for their countries, and bronze medallist Gaby Dabrowski (tennis) details her journey to the podium - less than four months removed from a breast cancer diagnosis. We also hear from then-IOC President Thomas Bach about his reflections on Paris 2024, check in on the legacy being left behind in France with the IOC's Tania Braga and speak with Jerome Tschupp, one of over 45,000 volunteers from Paris 2024, about his passion for the role - and much, much more. -- Re-live Paris 2024 landing page on Olympics.com: https://www.olympics.com/en/paris-2024-anniversary-relive-with-highlights-and-replays | |||
| Paralysed Olympic skier: "If I had the possibility to turn back time... I would stay like this." | 06 Feb 2019 | 00:26:36 | |
Thomas Fogdö was one of the best slalom skiers in the world, but his life took an unexpected turn after he broke his back in a training accident. Despite now being in a wheelchair, the Swede has continued to give back to the sport he loves so much and help other athletes who have suffered similar injuries. | |||
| Sprinter Bernice Wilson on being manipulated into doping | 30 Jan 2019 | 00:24:18 | |
Great Britain’s Bernice Wilson was a promising young sprinter, but her career took a turn for the worse when she enlisted the services of ex-UK Athletics coach, Dr. George Skafidas. They began dating and he persuaded Wilson to start doping. She was caught, banned for four years, and vowed to come back clean. With her ban nearing completion, she tested positive again. But this time Skafidas had been doping the Briton without her knowledge. Wilson alerted the authorities. Skafidas received a life-time ban from the sport. Three years on she is now a clean competitor and anti-doping campaigner. She told the Olympic Channel podcast how she made mistakes, was manipulated, and how she's trying to make amends. LINKS: | |||
| ''I sat down in the gym and my shin snapped...'' - Bobby Clay, diagnosed with Osteoporosis at 18 years of age | 23 Jan 2019 | 00:24:59 | |
Bobby Clay's promising running future was put on hold because she over-trained and under-ate. After winning numerous British titles and earning herself a team GB bib, the young rising star's body broke. ''I got to the point where I sat down in the gym and my shin snapped. It’s something we do every day and I couldn’t even do that without breaking. If I can’t do that, how was I meant to run.'' Now aged 21, Clay is competing in the UK national track cycling championships as part of her recovery but still has Olympic ambitions as a runner. She shares her story as a word of warning to other young athletes. LINKS: | |||