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“I cried myself to sleep every night about being disabled” - Six-time Paralympic champion David Weir

British Paralympian David Weir has won more London Marathon titles than anyone on the planet.

But despite his success, he’d never come to terms with his disability. He was born with a spinal cord transection that left him unable to use his legs.

Frustrated by his lack of options in the sporting world growing up, he went on to excel at wheelchair racing.

Even after winning six gold Paralympic medals, by the time he won his record-breaking seventh London Marathon in 2017, he felt no joy.

Weir had to face up to the inner turmoil he had been burying since childhood.

“I never showed my emotions to my family. I never spoke to my mum and dad about my disability... I just bottled things up for years and years.”

The 39-year-old opened up about why he wants to represent Great Britain at Tokyo 2020, the highs of London 2012, and his life-changing counselling sessions.

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International Women's Day Podcast with Lesotho Taekwondo athlete Michelle Tau

International Women's Day Podcast with Lesotho Taekwondo athlete Michelle Tau

The 26-year-old has pushed barriers in taekwondo to become the number-one-ranked athlete in Africa, earning a spot for her country at Paris 2024.

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Refugee Olympic Team boxer Cindy Ngamba: We are a big family

Refugee Olympic Team boxer Cindy Ngamba: We are a big family

After leaving Cameroon at the age of 11, Cindy has survived many abuses and is now chasing her Olympic dream as a member of the IOC Refugee Olympic Team. Listen to her inspiring story.

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Chad Le Clos: South Africa's swimming superstar on 2024 World Aquatics Championships, Paris Olympics, and beating Michael Phelps

Chad Le Clos: South Africa's swimming superstar on 2024 World Aquatics Championships, Paris Olympics, and beating Michael Phelps

Ahead of the World Championships in Doha, the 32-year-old reflects on his career and reveals why he doesn't rule out competing at Los Angeles 2028. Check out the exclusive interview with the Olympics.com podcast.

7 Feb 202441min

Relive some of the iconic moments of the Winter Youth Olympic Games Gangwon 2024

Relive some of the iconic moments of the Winter Youth Olympic Games Gangwon 2024

There were many unforgettable moments at these 2024 Youth Olympics in Gangwon: Great Britain winning their first Alpine medal at a Games, Nigerian curlers beating the odds and the U.S. men's ice hockey team clinching gold. Listen to this exclusive Olympics.com podcast for more.

2 Feb 202415min

Canadian ice hockey starlet Daxon Rudolph ready for Winter Youth Olympic Games Gangwon 2024

Canadian ice hockey starlet Daxon Rudolph ready for Winter Youth Olympic Games Gangwon 2024

Top Canadian U-16 men's hockey player Daxon Rudolph relishes the chance to compete for his nation's first Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) gold at Gangwon 2024. He spoke to us on the eve of Canada's opening game at the Youth Olympics in the Republic of Korea, which you can watch on Olympic Channel via Olympics.com and the official Olympic app. Listen to this exclusive podcast interview for more.

27 Jan 202420min

Introduction to Winter Youth Olympic Games Gangwon 2024 with Olympic curling champ Jennifer Dodds

Introduction to Winter Youth Olympic Games Gangwon 2024 with Olympic curling champ Jennifer Dodds

Team GB Olympic curling gold medallist and Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Athlete Role Model Dodds shares her Beijing 2022 experience, her role at Gangwon 2024, and her hopes for Milano Cortina 2026. Listen for more of this Olympics Podcast exclusive interview.

17 Jan 202426min

Celebrating Chamonix 1924: 100 years since first Winter Olympics

Celebrating Chamonix 1924: 100 years since first Winter Olympics

Ski Mountaineering star Emily Harrop grew up in the French mountain resort and shares her love for the region.

10 Jan 202426min

Kiwi sprinter Jordan Evans-Tobata on tearful reunion with father at Pacific Games and more

Kiwi sprinter Jordan Evans-Tobata on tearful reunion with father at Pacific Games and more

One of the highlights of the 2023 Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands was Jordan Evans-Tobata's emotional reunion with her father after nine years. Olympics.com caught up with the track athlete to learn more.

13 Dec 202324min

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