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J'den Cox on rivals, wrestling, and mental health
The 2019 freestyle wrestling world champion is partially deaf and suffered from depression but has found a way to thrive. Speaking before the protests in the USA, J'den talks candidly about Tokyo 2020 postponement, mental health, and his rivalry with… -
Pride stories with Adam Rippon, Ali Krieger, Ashlyn Harris, Keala Kennelly, and Amber Glenn
Pride month is usually a time for parades and parties. But COVID-19 means most events are postponed or cancelled. To help sooth the sadness, we have found some of the most inspiring stories across the Olympic world to celebrate our LGBTQ+ community. … -
Alistair Brownlee on tea drinking, triathlon, and Tokyo 2020
British triathlete and double Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee is usually very busy. With all competition paused, he found time to join the podcast for a look back on an incredible career and his epic moment of brotherly love. Plus, how to make the… -
Laurie Hernandez, Brian Orser, and more on how to #StayStrong
Athletes and coaches have spoken to us from isolation about their inspiring stories and techniques for staying calm. We speak to runner Derek Redmond, figure skater Mirai Nagasu, gymnast Laurie Hernandez, coaches Brian Orser and Jerzy Gregorek. For … -
Claressa Shields - the Flint boxer who took on the world and won
Claressa is an undefeated professional boxer and two-time Olympic champion. Her life story is being made into a Hollywood movie. It's no surprise. Her early life in Flint, Michigan, was not easy: a speech impediment, sexual abuse, and suicidal thou… -
Pandelela - the famous Malaysian diver in isolation
Imagine not spending one birthday with your family for over a decade. This was the price of success for Malaysian diver Pandelela Rinong Pamg. Her life on the road has left her lonely. The two-time Olympic medallist has been on coronavirus lockdown w… -
Eliud Kipchoge and Kenenisa Bekele: Two-hour marathons, London, and the Olympics
The world record at the 2020 London Marathon looked to be under threat. But the world will have to wait for another attempt after the coronavirus pandemic meant a postponement of the race until October 4. The Olympic Channel Podcast caught up with Ki… -
Greg O'Shea - the 'Love Island' winner with an Olympic ambition
The Ireland Rugby 7s team have a celebrity in their ranks. Greg O'Shea won top UK reality TV show 'Love Island'. But rather than cash in on his new celebrity status, Greg has stuck with his Olympic dream. He wants his country to qualify for the Olymp… -
'This is no Cinderella story' - Scout Bassett's guide to tackling tough times
Paralympic sprinter Scout Bassett was nearly eight years old when she left the Chinese orphange she called home. She moved to a small town in Michigan where she was the only person in the country with a disability. The American has beaten the odds to… -
Behind the smile of Stephanie Gilmore - the seven-time world champion surfer
The sporting world is on pause due to the coronavirus. Like with most other sports, there are no surfing events at the moment. But Stephanie Gilmore spoke to us before the COVID-19 situation became so serious. In a wide-ranging interview, she talks a…
Olympic Channel Podcast
By Olympic Channel
Inspiration and motivation from the Olympics with interviews from the world's best athletes. Discover the mentalilty it takes to succeed in one of the planet's toughest tests: the Olympic Games. Whether it's wrestling, swimming, figure skating, weightlifting, or gymnastics - the Olympic Channel Podcast will have you living your best life in no time. Hosted by Ed Knowles, past guests include four-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles, Olympic champion wrestler Jordan Burroughs, world champion sprinter Dina Asher-Smith, and double Olympic champion cyclist Kristina Vogel.
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