The nurse who surprised the world to finish second at the Boston Marathon

The nurse who surprised the world to finish second at the Boston Marathon

The question on everyone’s lips was ‘Who is Sarah Sellers?’. The American beat the odds to finish second in the 2018 Boston Marathon. The Olympic Channel Podcast spoke to the full-time nurse about what’s changed a year on, her Tokyo 2020 chances, and why she will never pay for a first class flight.

LINKS:

The Ultimate Guide to the Boston Marathon

Olympians hail "incredible experience" of running a marathon in Pyongyang

Sarah Sellers on Instagram

Ed Knowles on Twitter

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Paralympic wrap and figure skating's quick pivot, feat. Carina Edlingerova & Amber Glenn

Paralympic wrap and figure skating's quick pivot, feat. Carina Edlingerova & Amber Glenn

The conclusion of the Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 last Sunday (15 March) marked a historic finish in Italy, with 611 athletes from 55 delegations earning some 412 medals.We highlight o...

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Previewing the Paralympics - and para star Dani Aravich on being "the loudest voice in the room"

Previewing the Paralympics - and para star Dani Aravich on being "the loudest voice in the room"

Milano Cortina 2026 is far from over. The Paralympic Winter Games are underway already, with the Opening Ceremony set for the Arena di Verona on Friday (6 March). Host Nick McCarvel is joined by his O...

5 Mar 29min

Jordan Stolz, Eileen Gu, Johannes Klaebo and a great farewell to Milano Cortina 2026

Jordan Stolz, Eileen Gu, Johannes Klaebo and a great farewell to Milano Cortina 2026

The Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 are officially over. It's been a memorable and inspiring 16 days of Olympic greatness, and host Nick McCarvel puts the final weekend into perspective, with...

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Reflecting on the meaning of gold with Olympic champions Mikaela Shiffrin and Alysa Liu

Reflecting on the meaning of gold with Olympic champions Mikaela Shiffrin and Alysa Liu

"The destiny for Cortina for me was to be peaceful, even if I didn't get a medal."Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin is opening up after her first Olympic gold in eight years, revealing her mentality i...

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Ilia Malinin exclusive: "Medals don't really define who you are"

Ilia Malinin exclusive: "Medals don't really define who you are"

In the days since his Olympic debut came to a close, Ilia Malinin has been in a reflective mood. On Tuesday, he sat down exclusively with Olympics.com podcast host Nick McCarvel in one of his few post...

19 Feb 36min

Federica Brignone and Italy’s glittering home Games

Federica Brignone and Italy’s glittering home Games

A month ago, Federica Brignone wasn’t sure she could even compete at Milano Cortina 2026. Now, the 35-year-old skier is a double Olympic champion.“I had no pressure because it was already amazing to b...

17 Feb 35min

Sequins and shock: A dramatic first week in figure skating

Sequins and shock: A dramatic first week in figure skating

Figure skating always has a flair for the dramatic - and this Winter Olympics has been no different. Mikhail Shaidorov's shocking gold medal in the men's event came as favourite Ilia Malinin fell to e...

15 Feb 29min

How curling sweeps up Olympic fans every four years

How curling sweeps up Olympic fans every four years

There is something about curling and the Olympics that captures fans’ imagination every Winter Games. Olympics.com curling reporter Chloe Merrell joins host Nick McCarvel from Cortina to help explain ...

13 Feb 30min

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