LA life: On campus with US gymnasts Jordyn Wieber and Madison Kocian
As we gear up towards the artistic gymnastics world championships in Doha, we sat down with two incredible Olympic gold medal winning gymnasts.Jordyn Wieber became world champion in 2011 but then missed out on the all-around final at London 2012. "I felt like I had failed because I didn’t live up to those expectations."Now, she's at UCLA as a coach and is flourishing.Plus, we get the inside-track on Simone Biles from her team-mate Madison Kocian."I’m really excited to see how she does at worlds, I’m sure she’s going to do well."
24 Loka 201825min
Behind the scenes at the Golden Generation premiere Podcast Special
Get up-to-speed with the new documentary 'The Golden Generation'. We have interviews from both directors - including with the Oscar-winner Juan Jose Campanella.Plus, we get the full low-down on why Manu Ginóbili and the rest of this Argentinian basketball team from Athens 2004 were really 'The Golden Generation'.
23 Loka 201815min
Youth Olympic Games review with Waleed Abu Nada of Jordan
Waleed Abu Nada set up a weightlifting club in the biggest refugee camp for Palestinians outside of Palestine.Here was here in Buenos Aires for the Youth Olympic Games as part of the Jordan team.We spoke about our favourite moments from the past few days and also how he started his club.Plus, the latest headlines.LINKS:Documentary about weightlifting club
17 Loka 201820min
Esports, the Olympics and Gamer Jake Lyon at the Youth Olympic Games
He’s 22 and already considered a veteran in the gaming world. Jake Lyon says that Esports and the Olympics could learn a lot from each other.“You could be confined to a wheelchair… you can be a man, woman, young (or) old – all these barriers that would usually require divisions – in Esports they don’t mean anything.”Plus, we have the latest headlines from Buenos Aires and an athlete to watch.
17 Loka 201814min
Alex Deibold: Sustainability is about protecting the human race
Are the Olympic Games at risk because of climate change?Olympic bronze medallist snowboarder Alex Deibold worries it’s a real possibility. “That’s what is at stake if you don’t take climate change seriously. ... The moments of triumph. The moments of joy.”Plus, we catch up on the headlines from the Youth Olympic Games and also give you an athlete to look out for here at Buenos Aires.
16 Loka 201812min
Success, setbacks and the Youth Olympic Games with swimmer Chad le Clos
Olympic champion swimmer Chad le Clos opened up about how he dealt with his parents' cancer diagnosis just before Rio 2016. He argues that you must put everything to one side before stepping onto the blocks to perform."You don't cry for losing. You cry for winning."We also have all the headlines and an athlete to watch for the day too.
14 Loka 201813min
Never give up: Ghana skeleton slider Akwasi Frimpong’s advice for YOG
He is aiming to be Africa’s first gold medallist at the Winter Olympic Games. The track prospect swapped sports to skeleton - but some people still didn’t believe in Akwasi Frimpong. “I definitely know what it feels like to be bullied. I definitely know what it feels to be laughed at. I definitely know how it feels when people tell you to give up.” Plus, we have all the headlines from the Youth Olympic Games and an athlete to watch.
14 Loka 201810min
Finding Instagram followers that matter with Nyjah Huston, Leticia Bufoni and Kaelynn Gobert-Harris from the Youth Olympic Games
Nyjah and Leticia are two of the world's top skateboarders and we asked about their feeds - what do they post and why? Plus, we tracked down professional dancer Kaelynn Gobert-Harris on what grabs her attention on Insta and tips on how to make it. We also have the usual headlines and an athlete to watch.
13 Loka 201815min
