The Chasing Red Flags Podcast: Let's Get Real15 Huhti 2025

Olympian Melissa Bishop-Nriagu: Chasing Gold, Overcoming Heartbreak, and Redefining Success

Join Teri and Ella for an inspiring conversation with three-time Olympian and Canadian middle-distance runner Melissa Bishop-Nriagu. From competing in the London, Rio, and Tokyo Olympics to balancing motherhood, elite training, and mental health advocacy, Melissa shares the pivotal moments that have shaped her life and career. This episode dives into the realities of chasing big goals, staying resilient through setbacks, and supporting others through her work with MOMentum and Classroom Champions. Packed with wisdom and real-world advice, this is one you don’t want to miss!

Melissa Bishop-Nriagu is a 3-time Olympian (2012, 2016, 2020) and one of the world’s top middle-distance runners, specializing in the 800 meters. She holds the Canadian record in the 800 and finished an impressive 4th in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Beyond her athletic achievements, Melissa is a proud mom of three and an advocate for balancing family life with athletic careers. She co-founded MOMentum, a Canadian-based organization supporting athletes with family planning during competitive journeys. She serves as the Head of Athletes at Classroom Champions, a nonprofit that inspires kids by instilling the athlete mindset and fostering social-emotional learning through mentorship from high-performance athletes.

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The Chasing Red Flags Podcast is produced by Jay Del Turco. Cover Photo by: SLY photography, Samantha Yanofsky

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