Lessons from finishing fourth with Katinka Hosszu and Emma Twigg

Lessons from finishing fourth with Katinka Hosszu and Emma Twigg

What happens when you are expected to stand on the podium as an Olympic medallist – but you finish fourth? Swimmer Katinka Hosszu was favourite for gold in 2012. (Interview starts at 03:05) During the race, she realised that she was in third position and the person in first couldn’t be caught. She started to be mentally distracted. The Hungarian finished the race and looked up at the board to check her time. She had finished fourth and was ‘devastated’. Some were even advising her to walk away from the sport entirely. Hosszu used this disappointment to become the ‘Iron Lady’ who broke the world record for the 400m Individual Medley in 2016. Finishing fourth was a necessary step on her journey to winning three Olympic gold medals (and also a silver!). That redemption hasn’t happened for rower Emma Twigg (interview starts at 12:04). Or at least not yet! She finished in fourth place in the single sculls twice – in 2012 and 2016. In the boat after her performance in Rio, she vowed to give up the sport. Now, she’s making a run at Tokyo 2020 which would be her fourth Olympic appearance. Yes, she has thought about finishing fourth in Tokyo. And, although she’s aiming for the gold medal, now she’s at peace with missing the podium and proud of what she has achieved. LINKS: PODCAST: Ctrl Alt Delete http://www.emmagannon.co.uk/category/podcast/ BOOK: Hosszu’s book in Hungarian - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/11652298.Katinka_Hossz_

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Noah Lyles says hello to Olympic triumph, Andy Murray bids farewell

Noah Lyles says hello to Olympic triumph, Andy Murray bids farewell

Paris 2024 is full of athlete stories. American Noah Lyles announced himself on the global stage with the biggest (and closest!) of victories: Gold in the men's 100m final. Andy Murray, on the other hand, bid farewell to the Games - and to tennis. He sits down one-on-one with host Nick McCarvel. Plus, Eleanor Lee interviews swim rivals and friends Ariane Titmus and Katie Ledecky.

6 Elo 202431min

Halftime at the Olympics: Leon Marchand's home heroics for France

Halftime at the Olympics: Leon Marchand's home heroics for France

We've reached the halfway point to the finish line at Paris 2024. In the pool, Leon Marchand has made himself into a national icon with four golds in four individual finals. Host Nick McCarvel catches up with Olympics.com editors Mary Byrne and Fabrice Deschamps, while Eleanor Lee interviews canoe slalom medallist Evy Leibfarth and BMX racing winner Saya Sakakibara.

4 Elo 202426min

Simone Biles and a women's gymnastics podium for the ages

Simone Biles and a women's gymnastics podium for the ages

It was a night to remember inside Bercy Arena as Simone Biles reclaimed her individual all-around crown in women's gymnastics. Olympics.com reporters Scott Bregman and Sheila Vieira join host Nick McCarvel to break down Simone's win, as well as historic medal efforts from Rebeca Andrade and Suni Lee. Plus, Nick catches up with Alex Ohanian on his investment in female sport - and how it can grow even more.

2 Elo 202428min

Tony Hawk on skateboarding's "global phenomenon;" Simone Biles golden again

Tony Hawk on skateboarding's "global phenomenon;" Simone Biles golden again

"That is the evolution of skateboarding," says the legendary Tony Hawk in our one-on-one sit-down about the growth of his beloved sport, which is now in its second staging at an Olympics. We hear from Tony, as well as American street skaters Jagger Eaton and Nyjah Huston after their medal-winning performances. Plus, gymnastics reporter Scott Bregman analyzes the women's team final for us.

31 Heinä 202423min

Live from Paris... with Nadia Comaneci and Aly Raisman

Live from Paris... with Nadia Comaneci and Aly Raisman

In a special episode of the podcast, we join host Nick McCarvel for a live Olympics.com Q&A with Olympic champion gymnasts Nadia Comaneci and Aly Raisman. They discuss Simone Biles' return, gender parity among athletes at Paris 2024 and their love for artistic gymnastics. Plus, Nadia and Aly take questions from fans around the world.

29 Heinä 202429min

Opining on the Opening Ceremony; Katie Ledecky's living legacy

Opining on the Opening Ceremony; Katie Ledecky's living legacy

The Games are open! Friday's glittering Opening Ceremony was also an historic one, and Olympics.com producers ZK Goh and Eleanor Lee join host Nick McCarvel to break it all down... from the lighting of the Olympic cauldron to Celine Dion's stunning performance on the Eiffel Tower. ZK and Eleanor also give their stories to watch in Paris. Plus, Nick heads to Katie Ledecky's press conference to ask the living legend of the pool what she's learned from the Games.

27 Heinä 202440min

Olympics arrive in Paris! And Grant Williams previews men's basketball

Olympics arrive in Paris! And Grant Williams previews men's basketball

The Olympics are here! Host Nick McCarvel has touched down with Paris, and gets the lay of the land from social media team member Julian Polo, an Argentine-turned-Parisian. Charlotte Hornets star Grant Williams, an Olympics.com contributor, breaks down the men's basketball event, while Aly Raisman interviews Jordan Chiles one-one-one.

26 Heinä 202444min

On the wall with Alex Honnold: Sport climbing's new heights

On the wall with Alex Honnold: Sport climbing's new heights

Adventure-seeker Alex Honnold is perhaps the biggest climbing star in the world. But the outdoor enthusiast says he would barely be able to get off the ground in today's competitive sport climbing climate. Host Nick McCarvel sits down one-on-one with Alex for the Olympics.com podcast to discuss the event's Olympic evolution. Plus, chats with Paris 2024-bound climbers Brooke Raboutou, Adam Ondra, and Sam Watson.

10 Heinä 202429min

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