Sue Bird knows Team USA has a target on its back: 'It's a part of what makes it great'

With just 12 months to go until Tokyo 2020, we set ourselves a task. How many interviews can you squeeze into a podcast? The Olympic Channel Podcast went to New York with UCLA gymnast and viral sensation Katelyn Ohashi. In a crazy day, we spoke to Ali Krieger, Ashlyn Harris, Tom Schaar, Brighton Zeuner, Ashima Shiraishi, Alex Johnson, Foluke Akinradewo Gunderson, and Naya Tapper.LINKS:Katelyn Ohashi InstagramEd Knowles TwitterOlympic Channel InstagramFree Solo trailerTry our Instagram filter

31 Heinä 201929min

It’s officially one year to go until Tokyo 2020. We invited Olympic champion pole vaulter from Greece Katerina Stefanidi on the podcast with her husband and coach Mitchell Krier. We spoke about how they met, why Katerina struggles with self-belief, and her plans for the World Championships in Doha. Plus, we put their dedication to each other to the test with a game about her star sign. LINKS:Katerina Stefanidi on InstagramMitch Krier on InstagramOlympic Channel on InstagramEd Knowles on TwitterDashawn Jordan episodeTokyo 2020 #1YearToGo

24 Heinä 201932min

South African swimmer Chad Le Clos is one of the few swimmers to beat Michael Phelps at the Olympics. He took gold in the 200m butterfly in 2012. Chad is determined to be mentioned amongst the greats. Rami Anis has been selected for the Tokyo 2020 Refugee Olympic Team. He escaped war in Syria and always held on tightly to his dream of making the Olympics.LINKSChad Le Clos InstagramRami Anis InstagramEd Knowles TwitterAndrew Binner TwitterYusra Mardini episodeEverything you need to know about the FINA Aquatics World ChampionshipsA day-by-day guide to the FINA Aquatics World Championships scheduleDay One as it happened

17 Heinä 201927min

Olympic champions Adam Peaty and Katinka Hosszu say becoming a world record holder is all to do with their mental preparation. As we celebrate our 100th episode, we find out what sets apart two of the world’s very best swimmers ahead of the FINA World Championships.LINKS:Adam Peaty InstagramKatinka Hosszu InstagramEd Knowles TwitterAndrew Binner TwitterTen of the most motivational episodes of the podcastEverything you need to know about the FINA Aquatics World ChampionshipsA day-by-day guide to the FINA Aquatics World Championships schedule

10 Heinä 201929min

Andrea Fuentes has a difficult task. She is hoping to use her experience, as a four-time synchronised swimming Olympic medallist, to qualify an American team to the Olympics. The U.S. hasn’t entered a team since Beijing 2008. The country used to dominate the sport – can they beat the odds and reach Tokyo 2020?“We are doing in five months what others took years to achieve,” said Fuentes.Ahead of the Pan American Games and the FINA World Aquatics Championships, we follow a coaching team determined to realise a dream.LINKS:Andrea Fuentes InstagramReem Abdalazem InstagramUSA SynchroEd Knowles TwitterAdam Peaty InstagramOlympic Channel Instagram

3 Heinä 201920min

They are one of Canada’s big medal hopes for the FINA World Championships 2019. The diving pair are big friends in and out of the swimming pool. After two fourth place finishes at Rio 2016, Jennifer Abel needed the help of a new partner to put the ‘dark thoughts’ to one side. Melissa Citrini has made diving more fun for Abel. We talk Olympic goals and karaoke songs with the pair (singing included).LINKSJennifer Abel on InstagramMelissa Citrini on InstagramEd Knowles on TwitterScott Bregman on TwitterMiss Val episode

26 Kesä 201924min

Breaking legend B-Boy Moy was carrying a pistol to school the day his life changed. He discovered breaking at a talent show. After winning countless awards and contests, he’s now a big advocate for taking the sport to the next level: the Olympic Games. We spoke to Moy Rivas about his devotion to dance, hip hop, and positivity.LINKS:All you need to know about the Breaking World ChampionshipsB-Boy Moy InstagramEd Knowles TwitterWhy Olympic Skateboarding will be awesome

18 Kesä 201921min

Women’s skateboarding, the ultra-competitive USA team, and core skating. There’s a lot to talk about as the countdown to the Olympics is officially on for skateboarding with qualification already underway. We caught up with Dashawn Jordan and Jenn Soto to talk gender equality and equal pay in skating. Plus, will we ever see skateboarding at the Paralympics? Oscar Loreto Jr and Aaron Wheelz Fotheringham are hoping to make that dream a reality.LINKSUSA Skateboarding InstagramDashawn Jordan InstagramJenn Soto InstagramNyjah Huston podcast episodeFAQ on skateboarding qualification at the OlympicsEd Knowles on Twitter

12 Kesä 201920min