Olympic Channel Podcast

With the Olympic Games less than two months away, Olympics.com gymnastics expert Scott Bregman joins host Nick McCarvel for an in-depth chat about Simone's comeback and form, with updates on reigning Olympic champion Suni Lee, Brazil's Rebeca Andrade and more. Listen to the full interview now.

France's 16-year-old breaking star dreams of taking part in her sport's Olympic debut at Paris 2024.

dsThe 17-time Paralympic gold medallist, who grew up as an orphan in Ukraine, shares her powerful story with us.

Ahead of her second Olympic appearance this summer, the 25-year-old told the Olympics.com podcast where she got her competitive side from and why she's not intimidated by reef surfing. Listen to the full interview now.

The two-time Australian BMX Freestyle national champion Sarah Nicki loves her sport, which is evident throughout our exclusive interview for the Olympics.com podcast. Hear her inside guide to the upcoming Olympic Qualifier Series (OQS) events in Shanghai and Budapest, which you can watch live on Olympic Channel. She shares how urban sports athletes are preparing for that crucial Paris 2024 qualifier, plus her dreams of success on her bike.

The 2023 Pan American Games gold medallist, currently ranked number two in the world, goes in depth into the art of weightlifting and shares what it takes to excel in her sport.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

The clinical psychologist and World Health Organization expert shares tools to help manage pressure and mental health, explaining the WHO's Stress Management Guide in detail, and how it applies to all athletes pushing to qualify and compete at Paris 2024.

In an exclusive chat with Olympics.com, Mike Krzyzewski reflects on his journey from Dream Team assistant to coaching Team USA to three consecutive Olympic titles. Coach K also expresses deep respect for international basketball and reveals what Team USA does better than the rest of the world.

Guyana's first table tennis Olympian, Chelsea 'Chelo' Edghill, tells the Olympics.com podcast about how living her dream at Tokyo 2020 in 2021 was bittersweet for the flagbearer due to her father's passing. She's determined to make it back to the biggest stage at Paris 2024. Plus she shares next-level mental health mindfulness tips and why she's giving back to her nation's sports infrastructure. Edghill competed in the mixed doubles and singles events at the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games in Chile.

The two pole vaulters reflect on their decision to share gold at the last World Athletics Championships and share how they deal with mental recovery. Listen to the exclusive interview.

As part of World Mental Health Month, former NBA star and now Atlanta Hawks assistant coach Ekpe Udoh discusses mental wellbeing strategies with Dr. Kristoffer Henriksen (University of Southern Denmark).