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

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 Olympics.com podcast.

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Bebe Vio and Hunter Woodhall reflect on the Paralympic Games Paris 2024

Bebe Vio and Hunter Woodhall reflect on the Paralympic Games Paris 2024

With the Paralympic flame extinguished at Paris 2024, we wrap up our coverage from the city of light with sit-down interviews with wheelchair fencer Bebe Vio, swimmer Abbas Karimi and the dynamic husband-wife duo of Hunter Woodhall and Tara Davis-Woodhall. Hosted by Nick McCarvel; interviews: Lorena Encabo.

11 Syys 202417min

Nick Mayhugh on his invisible disability - and the power of the Paralympics

Nick Mayhugh on his invisible disability - and the power of the Paralympics

The Paralympics are in full swing for Paris 2024. Olympics.com sits down with athletics star Nick Mayhugh and wheelchair rugby players Sarah Adam and Chuck Aoki to hear how they're shifting perspectives on Para athletes - while chasing the podium.

4 Syys 202422min

Paralympics preview and a chat with wheelchair tennis star Dana Mathewson

Paralympics preview and a chat with wheelchair tennis star Dana Mathewson

The Paralympic Games Paris 2024 are here! Host Nick McCarvel previews some of the top storylines to watch for with Olympics.com producer Lena Smirnova. Plus, wheelchair tennis star Dana Mathewson on how to grow the para movement - and what she's learned about resiliency.

27 Elo 202437min

Paris 2024 roundtable: Au revoir to an unforgettable Games

Paris 2024 roundtable: Au revoir to an unforgettable Games

As the Olympic Games Paris 2024 come to a close, host Nick McCarvel is joined by Olympics.com producers Andrew Binner and Ash Tulloch to discuss their lasting memories from the Games. Ash details the surfing in Tahiti, while the trio also chat about Leon Marchand, Antoine Dupont, Novak Djokovic - and their favourite moments from a memorable Games.

12 Elo 202446min

Cindy Ngamba inspires a movement with first medal for Refugee Olympic Team

Cindy Ngamba inspires a movement with first medal for Refugee Olympic Team

Every athlete at Paris 2024 has a story. In this episode, we explore two of them, as Cindy Ngamba wins a first-ever Olympic medal for the Refugee Olympic Team. Host Nick McCarvel also speaks with Canadian Taekwondo medallist Skylar Park on how her bronze was the effort of her entire family.

10 Elo 202422min

Climbing legends Alex Honnold, Chris Sharma on "historic" Paris 2024 for sport

Climbing legends Alex Honnold, Chris Sharma on "historic" Paris 2024 for sport

Adventure rock climbers Alex Honnold and Chris Sharma are legends in the outdoor movement, scaling some of the most famous walls in the world. They've come to Paris 2024 to witness Olympic sport climbing in person, and tell host Nick McCarvel it's a historic moment for the sport.

9 Elo 202432min

Grant Williams in Paris: On Olympic basketball's electric, unique environment

Grant Williams in Paris: On Olympic basketball's electric, unique environment

We're nearing the business end of Paris 2024, and with it the medal rounds of the men's and women's basketball events. NBA star Grant Williams of the Charlotte Hornets joins host Nick McCarvel for his breakdown of what he calls an electric atmosphere on the Olympic stage - and makes a bold prediction for the European squads in 2032. Plus, more on Cole Hocker, Arisa Trew and the USWNT football outlook.

8 Elo 202426min

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

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