Jessie Diggins on Olympians as 'imperfect heroes'

Jessie Diggins on Olympians as 'imperfect heroes'

USA's most successful cross-country skier, Jessie Diggins isn't done yet at age 33. The American talks openly about her battle with an eating disorder, and describes how she and her coaching team plan "super peaks" every four years for the Olympics - and much more. Plus, she explains to host Nick McCarvel just what, exactly, toe yoga is. Yes, toe yoga.


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Lacrosse makes its Olympic comeback for LA 2028

Lacrosse makes its Olympic comeback for LA 2028

Lacrosse is set to return to the Olympics at LA 2028 as a medal sport for the first time since 1908. American Charlotte North is one of the standout stars of the game, and speaks one-on-one with host Nick McCarvel about how the Olympic platform could help lacrosse grow, and why she thinks the sport is so well-suited for the Games.

2 Okt 202416min

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 Sep 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 Sep 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 Aug 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 Aug 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 Aug 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 Aug 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 Aug 202426min

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