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

We went behind-the-scenes at the first ever Youth Olympic breaking individual finals. We spoke to Bumblebee, Shigekix, and Emma after they won their medals. Don’t forget the team event will be streamed on OlympicChannel.com today. Plus, we have all the usual headlines and tips on who to watch.

11 Okt 201811min

The 18-year-old cancer survivor playing 3x3 basketball at the Youth Olympic Games.

10 Okt 201815min

Yusra nearly drowned in the Aegean Sea when she fled Syria and became a refugee. She steadied a boat with her sister - saving the lives of the people on board. She went on to compete at Rio 2016 and won her swimming heat. We talked to her about her Instagram feed and practical ways people can help refugees.

9 Okt 201816min

Kirsty Coventry, Senegal and the Youth Olympic Games

8 Okt 201820min

We open our daily podcast from Buenos Aires with a bang as USA's Missy Franklin. She opens up about her body issues when she was a teenager. There’s some sage advice on how to perform under the glare of the world afrom the five-time Olympic champion. Plus, we speak to Paris 2024 boss and three-time Olympic champion Tony Estanguet on why he has a vested interest in the athletes' performance here in Buenos Aires.For a live stream from the Youth Olympic Games - head to Olympic Channel now.

7 Okt 201811min

The start of Buenos Aires 2018 is almost here. Over 4,000 elite sporting teenagers are descending on Argentina for the Youth Olympic Games. Former Youth Olympians include snowboarder Chloe Kim, diving’s Tom Daley and Spain’s badminton Olympic champion Carolina Marin. We’ve spoken to four athletes who we think you need to know about.At 18, Kanak Jha is already USA’s top men’s table tennis player.“The Youth Olympic Games is the biggest event there is for juniors and (to win) would just be unbelievable,” he said.World junior champion Aaliyah Powell has all the ingredients for success in taekwondo according to double Olympic gold medallist Jade Jones.“I think she has got a lot of star qualities.”Plus, we get the stories behind British gymnast Amelie Morgan and USA rugby 7s captain Junior Waqavesi.Experience their journey from the start-line and discover the ‘Heroes of the Future’.

3 Okt 201817min

The 23-time Olympic champion, Michael Phelps, opened up to the Olympic Channel Podcast about his struggles with mental health. “Being able to be open, to be honest (and) being your authentic self… that’s kind of the equation for success.” Phelps was third place in what was billed as the ‘Race of the Century’. The man who beat him to second place was three-time Olympic champ Pieter van den Hoogenband. Ian Thorpe, Michael Phelps, Grant Hackett and Klete Keller were all in the race – and all have suffered from mental problems at some point. Pieter didn’t. And, once his time competitively swimming ended, he was still ok. “When your career is over, your life is not over. And you are not a medal.” Links: Legends Live On with Ian Thorpe: https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/original-series/detail/legends-live-on/legends-live-on-season-season-1/episodes/australia-s-ian-thorpe-extended/ Race of the Century: https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/video/detail/thorpe-wins-men-s-200m-freestyle/ Michael Phelps: Athlete Evolution: https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/video/detail/athlete-evolution-michael-phelps/

26 Sep 201820min

Sarah Storey has won more Paralympic gold medals than any other British woman. She won 14, in both swimming and cycling, across her ground-breaking career. During Rio 2016, she took the decision to breastfeed during competition. She thinks that it’s possible to be a breastfeeding mother and be on the top of your game. After Serena Williams’ coach advised her to stop breastfeeding, Storey also says attitudes in coaching need to change at the highest level of sport. “You have to consider the small person that the athlete mum is looking after and all the other things that come with it.” SUBSCRIBE for the best interviews and biggest talking points around the Olympics every Wednesday.

19 Sep 201819min