Olympics.com Podcast

Portuguese surfer Yolanda Hopkins Sequeira on tackling Tahiti waves at Paris 2024: 'I'm ruthless in the water''

Ahead of her second Olympic appearance this summer, the 25-year-old told the Olympics.com podcast where she got her competitive side from and why she's not intimidated by reef surfing. Listen to the full interview now.

BMX Freestyle rider Sarah Nicki on preparing for Olympic Qualifier Series

The two-time Australian BMX Freestyle national champion Sarah Nicki loves her sport, which is evident throughout our exclusive interview for the Olympics.com podcast. Hear her inside guide to the upcoming Olympic Qualifier Series (OQS) events in Shanghai and Budapest, which you can watch live on Olympic Channel. She shares how urban sports athletes are preparing for that crucial Paris 2024 qualifier, plus her dreams of success on her bike.

Olivia Reeves: From CrossFit to Weightlifting glory

The 2023 Pan American Games gold medallist, currently ranked number two in the world, goes in depth into the art of weightlifting and shares what it takes to excel in her sport.

International Women's Day Podcast with Lesotho Taekwondo athlete Michelle Tau

The 26-year-old has pushed barriers in taekwondo to become the number-one-ranked athlete in Africa, earning a spot for her country at Paris 2024.

Refugee Olympic Team boxer Cindy Ngamba: We are a big family

After leaving Cameroon at the age of 11, Cindy has survived many abuses and is now chasing her Olympic dream as a member of the IOC Refugee Olympic Team. Listen to her inspiring story.

Chad Le Clos: South Africa's swimming superstar on 2024 World Aquatics Championships, Paris Olympics, and beating Michael Phelps

Ahead of the World Championships in Doha, the 32-year-old reflects on his career and reveals why he doesn't rule out competing at Los Angeles 2028. Check out the exclusive interview with the Olympics.com podcast.

Relive some of the iconic moments of the Winter Youth Olympic Games Gangwon 2024

There were many unforgettable moments at these 2024 Youth Olympics in Gangwon: Great Britain winning their first Alpine medal at a Games, Nigerian curlers beating the odds and the U.S. men's ice hockey team clinching gold. Listen to this exclusive Olympics.com podcast for more.

Canadian ice hockey starlet Daxon Rudolph ready for Winter Youth Olympic Games Gangwon 2024

Top Canadian U-16 men's hockey player Daxon Rudolph relishes the chance to compete for his nation's first Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) gold at Gangwon 2024. He spoke to us on the eve of Canada's opening game at the Youth Olympics in the Republic of Korea, which you can watch on Olympic Channel via Olympics.com and the official Olympic app. Listen to this exclusive podcast interview for more.

Introduction to Winter Youth Olympic Games Gangwon 2024 with Olympic curling champ Jennifer Dodds

Team GB Olympic curling gold medallist and Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Athlete Role Model Dodds shares her Beijing 2022 experience, her role at Gangwon 2024, and her hopes for Milano Cortina 2026. Listen for more of this Olympics Podcast exclusive interview.

Celebrating Chamonix 1924: 100 years since first Winter Olympics

Ski Mountaineering star Emily Harrop grew up in the French mountain resort and shares her love for the region.

Kiwi sprinter Jordan Evans-Tobata on tearful reunion with father at Pacific Games and more

One of the highlights of the 2023 Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands was Jordan Evans-Tobata's emotional reunion with her father after nine years. Olympics.com caught up with the track athlete to learn more.

Helpful steps to living mindfully with Dr Ken Carswell

The clinical psychologist and World Health Organization expert shares tools to help manage pressure and mental health, explaining the WHO's Stress Management Guide in detail, and how it applies to all athletes pushing to qualify and compete at Paris 2024.

USA Basketball legend Coach K on Olympic gold with Dream Team, Redeem Team, respect for Int'l game

In an exclusive chat with Olympics.com, Mike Krzyzewski reflects on his journey from Dream Team assistant to coaching Team USA to three consecutive Olympic titles. Coach K also expresses deep respect for international basketball and reveals what Team USA does better than the rest of the world.

Guyana's first table tennis Olympian Chelsea Edghill on mental health, mindfulness, and a bittersweet Tokyo 2020

Guyana's first table tennis Olympian, Chelsea 'Chelo' Edghill, tells the Olympics.com podcast about how living her dream at Tokyo 2020 in 2021 was bittersweet for the flagbearer due to her father's passing. She's determined to make it back to the biggest stage at Paris 2024. Plus she shares next-level mental health mindfulness tips and why she's giving back to her nation's sports infrastructure. Edghill competed in the mixed doubles and singles events at the Santiago 2023 Pan Americ...

USA's Boxing World Champion Rahim (Robby) Gonzales on Olympic dream, Tom Brady and mental health

Sharing is caring: Pole vault world champions Katie Moon and Nina Kennedy on mental resilience and more

The two pole vaulters reflect on their decision to share gold at the last World Athletics Championships and share how they deal with mental recovery. Listen to the exclusive interview.

Unlocking the mind: NBA's Ekpe Udoh tackles mental health with Danish sports psychologist Kristoffer Henriksen

As part of World Mental Health Month, former NBA star and now Atlanta Hawks assistant coach Ekpe Udoh discusses mental wellbeing strategies with Dr. Kristoffer Henriksen (University of Southern Denmark).

Micha Hancock: Volleyball star talks growing sport in the US, chasing second gold in Paris

In this exclusive interview, the Olympic champion reflects on her pro career abroad and how she plans to help the next generation of American volleyball players.

Kenya's boxing legend Elizabeth Andiego: Surviving a near-death accident and pursuing her second Olympics

Kenya's pioneering female Olympian in boxing shares her insights on resilience, mental health, and her journey as a single mum.

Luol Deng on leading South Sudan to FIBA World Cup 2023: An exclusive on basketball, nation-building, and Paris 2024 goals

Former NBA star Deng, a London 2012 Olympian, tells the Olympics.com podcast how it feels to lead his homeland South Sudan to the 2023 FIBA World Cup as the president of their basketball federation. He believes their journey is more than just sport, and is targeting a Paris 2024 qualifying berth for the African nation.

Inside the FIBA Men's World Cup: A chat with Spain's coach Scariolo & French basketball stars - podcast edition

This episode is a basketball men's world cup deep dive preview with Sergio Scariolo, coach of defending champions Spain, plus we hear from French national team members. Who is favourite to lift the FIBA crown? Spain, even without Ricky Rubio? Is this France's time? Are the USA squad too inexperienced? We discuss that and more in the latest edition of the Olympics.com podcast.

One year to Paris 2024: Six-time wrestling world champion Adeline Gray on motherhood and equality

It's exactly one year to the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Games, and we celebrate the milestone with the face of women's wrestling: Olympic medalist and six-time World Champion Adeline Gray. The American talks about mothering twins, mental health, the Olympics in France, and her advocacy for women's rights and equality throughout sports. Listen to the full interview right here on the Olympics.com podcast.

Lydia Jacoby: A chat with Tokyo 2020 youngest USA gold medallist

100m Breaststroke Olympic champion reflects on stunning gold medal at 17, Aquatics World Championships, Mental Health concerns, life in Alaska... and her own Bobblehead.

Tennis: Podcast with Patrick McEnroe

Olympics.com podcast with Tennis personality Patrick McEnroe, younger brother of famed star John McEnroe.

Olympic eSports Series, Singapore. Mind of the Player

This podcast does a deep-dive into the Olympic eSport Series player through the eyes of mental health coach and provider, trained to work with the sports psyche.

Deep dive into Breaking with b-boy Phil Wizard

Paris 2024 features the debut of Breaking, a blend of sport and art. In this podcast, the world's number one b-boy, Phil Wizard, is joined by Olympic Channel Breaking commentator, b-girl Candy, as they explain why this discipline is no longer just niche entertainment.

Star surfer Brisa Hennessy opens up - see you at Paris 2024 Olympics

Brisa Hennessy opens up about overcoming personal challenges. Star surfer has qualified for her second Olympics. See you at Paris 2024.

Zainab Alema: The mother of three bulldozing stereotypes and aiming to be the first black Muslim woman to play rugby for England

The Londoner, known as 'Zee' quit her job as a neo-natal nurse to pursue her dream of representing the England women's rugby team. She's living up to her 'Bulldozer' nickname: "Being a Black Muslim woman in rugby, I'm smashing stereotypes and breaking those barriers. And if you look at it deeply, nobody expects a nurse to be playing rugby. Nobody expects a mother of three to be playing rugby. Nobody expects a career woman to be playing rugby." Listen for the full story on the Olympi...

Bobbi Gibb: The first woman to complete the Boston Marathon

The incredible journey of Bobbi Gibb - a lawyer, scientist, artist, and runner who became the first woman ever to complete the Boston Marathon. Listen to our extended podcast interview delving deep into the pioneer's mindset and life-long journey of self-discovery.

Esports - DISH: The story of a successful streaming entrepreneur

Darragh aka DISH is a popular gaming live-streamer, who has built a dedicated following and become a phenomenon. Listen to DISH's incredible journey on the Olympics.com Podcast.

Erin Kennedy Paralympic Gold Medal Cancer Survivor

Paralympic gold medalist Erin Kennedy's informative and inspiring story. Every step of her breast cancer survival right here on Olympics.com podcast

Sport Climbing sensation Oriane Bertone eyeing Paris 2024

Olympics.com podcast, 18 year old French Sport Climber Oriane Bertone. From remote island of La Reunion, she’s scaling amazing heights now with an eye on representing her country at her “home” Games, Paris 2024.

Celebrate Int'l Women's Day with Sania Mirza

Olympics.com latest podcast. Saluting Int’l Women’s Day with iconic Indian tennis player Sania Mirza. Four-time Olympian, six-time Grand Slam Champion, mother using an immense social media presence to further gender equality of opportunity for women worldwide.

Mental health and elite sports podcast

Our new podcast focusses on mental health issues facing elite athletes, Olympians, and all of us! We checked in with Cecile Landi, Simone Biles' coach, Italy's short track speed skating legend Arianna Fontana, and human performance consultant Dr. Craig Manning.

3x3 basketball Olympic qualifying with Jimmer Fredette

Remember Jimmer Fredette? Basketball and #YouTube sensation? The former NBA player is re-inventing himself for the U.S. 3x3 basketball team. We caught up with him in our latest podcast as he embarks on his journey to hopefully represent Team USA at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Jimmer-mania all over again?

Paris 2024 Olympic skateboard qualification with Jagger Eaton

Olympic skateboarding bronze medalist Jagger Eaton joins Tom Kirkland on the Olympics.com podcast. The American shares his pathway to the Paris 2024 Games, why he is hoping to still be around for LA 2028, and what's up with him listening to country music. Plus hear the Team USA star talk through the skateboarding Olympic qualification process ahead of the Park and Street World Championships 2023 in the UAE.

Christian Taylor: The triple jump king on his injury return

Two-time Olympic champion and four-time world champion Christian Taylor is making his comeback to triple jump after an Achilles rupture a year ago, ended his hopes of defending his Olympic title at Tokyo 2020. The American caught up with Ash Tulloch to discuss his journey back to competition and the challenges he faced along the way, including depression, doubt and questioning if he should continue in the sport at all. Taylor shares why Kobe Bryant's Mamba mentality has helped h...

Duncan Scott on mindset, Tokyo Olympic success, FINA World Champs, and his swimming future

Olympic champion and 5-time Olympic silver medallist Duncan Scott is more than just Great Britain's most decorated Olympic swimmer. The three-time world champion is also passionate about food, fun, and family. Scott had been a hot favourite to add to his medal haul at this week's FINA World Championships in Budapest, but has had to withdraw after catching Covid three weeks ago. Join host Ash Tulloch and swimming expert Andrew Binner as the Brit swim star chats about his mindset, ...

Srikanth Kidambi on his love of film, Thomas Cup win, and badminton excellence

India's Srikanth Kidambi is this week’s Olympic Channel podcast guest who talks about captaining his team to historic victory in the Thomas Cup and how momentous it was for the country. He shares his love of film with Ash Tulloch and explains who he would like to play him in a film about the Thomas Cup. The badminton star also reflects on missing out on Tokyo 2020 and discusses his ambitions for the Commonwealth Games and Paris 2024. India's Srikanth Kidambi is this week’s Olympic...

Pau Gasol on NBA finals, Kobe Bryant and the Olympics

Paul Gasol is giant in stature and in mind. For 18 years he played professional basketball in the NBA and for Spain’s national team. He retired in 2021 with two NBA championship rings and three Olympic medals to his name. He joins the Olympic Channel podcast to chat about life and all things basketball, including his thoughts on the NBA finals between the Golden State Warriors, and Boston Celtics. He tells Ash Tulloch how he continues to honour the legacy of his friend Kobe Bryant...

Shawn Johnson East on gymnastics age limit, body image journey, and Angel City FC

Olympic gymnastics champion Shawn Johnson East takes us inside the life and mind of an entrepreneur, Olympic gold medallist, mother, and digital media mogul.  The Team USA star gets candid with Olympic Channel presenter Ash Tulloch about her feelings towards the age limit in gymnastics, keeping in mind that she was just 16 years old when she took home gold and three silvers from Beijing 2008 for the U.S.. Her thoughts may surprise you. As well as her life as a gymnast, we discuss ...

Ana Ivanovic on pressure, parenting and 2022 French Open

From humble beginnings in Serbia to becoming a tennis icon, Ana Ivanovic has had a remarkable journey so far. In an open and insightful interview, she speaks with Ash Tulloch about society pressures, life, motherhood, guilty pleasures, athletes she’s excited about and the 2022 French Open. Ana was just 20 years old when she won the trophy at Roland Garros, becoming the number one women’s tennis player in the world. Since retiring in 2016, she’s had two boys with husband, German fo...

Bruno Fratus: The charismatic swimmer on Ayrton Senna, authenticity and Paris 2024

Brazilian swimmer Bruno Fratus is many things. As well as being the 50m freestyle bronze medallist from Tokyo 2020, he's humorous, honest and epitomises resilience. After making 3 consecutive 50m free Olympic finals, in Japan he finally won the medal that had eluded him for so long. Ash Tulloch had a revealing chat with Bruno about his journey in and outside the pool. They discuss everything from putting on 10 kg after the Tokyo Games, his wife and coach, fellow Olympian Michelle ...

The best bits of athlete advice (and some laughs)

Olympic champion basketballer Chris Bosh, Olympic runner Alexi Pappas, and Paralympic champion Birgit Skarstein offer up their most memorable pieces. Plus, a bit of memorable fun with skateboarder Lizzie Armanto in our host Ed Knowles' farewell podcast.

Shaun White and team: The full interview from Beijing 2022

The snowboarding legend and three-time Olympic champion retired from the sport he became synonymous with after coming fourth at the half pipe competition at Beijing 2022. Shaun White sat down for an emotional interview that day with Ash Tulloch. We are also joined by his physical therapist Esther Lee and his coach JJ Thomas.

Paralympic medallist Amy Purdy speaks to inspirational IOC Young Leaders

Paralympian and motivational speaker Amy Purdy talks to IOC Young Leaders about their own journeys and how they’re driving change in the areas of gender equality, peace building, inclusion and sustainability. This sample of the 'We Have a Goal' podcast series showcases the four episodes supported by Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner Panasonic. Listen to all of them at Olympics.com/podcast

More than a movie: Jamaica bobsleigh legend Chris Stokes on legacy of 'Cool Runnings'

Nelson 'Chris' Stokes was one of the original members of the 'Cool Runnings' Jamaica bobsleigh team who captured the world's imagination at Calgary 1988. Now, it's his mission to make his country genuine top 10 contenders in the world.

Paula Moltzan - the alpine skier with a second chance

Paula Moltzan is a US skier who specialises in slalom. She learnt how to ski on the same slope as Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn. In 2015, Paula became the junior world champion but her lifelong dream of being a pro skier was put under threat when she was cut from the US team. She decided to go to college and continued racing. Eventually - her determination and skill earned her a place back on the team. At Beijing 2022, she became an Olympian. We spoke to her during Beijing 2022 to...

Gus Kenworthy and Elana Meyers-Taylor on Beijing 2022

Gus Kenworthy is an Olympic silver medallist freeskier. After a long career, representing both USA and Great Britain, he has retired the from sport. We talk movies, being an Olympian, and more. Elana Meyers Taylor's journey to Beijing 2022 was incredible. After taking a break from the sport to become a mother, she returned to take a silver and bronze Olympic bronze medal home to the USA from China. She continued to breastfeed her son Nico, battled against a positive COVID test on a...

Brittany Bowe plus figure skating world champs preview

Speed skater Brittany Bowe of the USA made headlines across the world before the Olympics. An act of incredible sportsmanship saw her give up her place earned at U.S. trials to her friend Erin Jackson. She talks about her own Olympic bronze medal and why she claims no part in Jackson's gold. Plus, we hear from Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron of France who won the Olympic gold medal in style in the ice dance ahead of the word championships in Montpellier from 23 March. ...