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From the HSI Sprinters Series to Netflix's Sprint – A Talk with Ato Boldon In this special episode of the Mainathlet Podcast, we are joined by sprint legend and 4-time Olympic medalist Ato Boldon. Known for his incredible speed, sharp insights, and charismatic presence, Ato takes us on a journey through his extraordinary career and shares stories that will inspire athletes and fans alike. Ato reflects on his journey from being a soccer player to becoming one of the greatest sprinters of his generation. He reveals how a coach's advice changed the trajectory of his life, leading him to a world of track and field success. From the competitive fire of training alongside legends like Maurice Greene and Frankie Fredericks in John Smith's iconic group to setting his lifetime best of 19.77 in the 200 meters, Ato shares the highs, the challenges, and the lessons that shaped him. But the episode goes far beyond the track. Ato recounts hilarious and unforgettable moments, like driving a Porsche on the Autobahn and learning the hard way that not all stretches are speed-limit-free. He also reflects on his role in the Netflix series Sprint, his favorite Olympic moments, and his analysis of the 2024 Paris Olympics, which he calls one of the best in history. This episode is packed with valuable takeaways for athletes, coaches, and fans. Ato offers insights into the evolution of sprinting, from advanced shoe technology to the mental and physical aspects of staying competitive at the highest level. He also shares his advice for young athletes on embracing the journey, staying motivated, and learning to enjoy the process of becoming great. Whether you're a track and field enthusiast or simply love hearing stories from the world of elite sports, this international episode with Ato Boldon is one you don't want to miss.

From the HSI Sprinters Series to Netflixs Sprint A Talk with Ato Boldon In this special episode of the Mainathlet Podcast, we are joined by sprint legend and 4-time Olympic medalist Ato Boldon. Known for his incredible speed, sharp insights, and charismatic presence, Ato takes us on a journey through his extraordinary career and shares stories that will inspire athletes and fans alike. Ato reflects on his journey from being a soccer player to becoming one of the greatest sprinters of his generation. He reveals how a coachs advice changed the trajectory of his life, leading him to a world of track ...Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.

Ato Boldon is a former Trinidadian sprinter who became one of the most successful track and field athletes in the world, especially known for his achievements in the 100m and 200m events. He is a four-time Olympic medalist and a world champion in sprinting. Ato competed in four Olympic Games (1992, 1996, 2000, and 2004), winning bronze medals in the 100m and 200m in 1996, as well as silver and bronze medals in the 2000 Olympics. After retiring from competition, Ato transitioned into broadcasting and is now a well-known sports commentator and analyst, often called the "voice of track and field." He provides commentary for NBC Sports during major international athletic events such as the Olympics and World Championships. Additionally, he was recently featured as a host and guide on the Netflix series Sprint, which offers behind-the-scenes insights into the world of professional sprinting. Ato is also involved in coaching and mentoring younger athletes, and he's recognized for his expertise and deep understanding of the sport, both technically and mentally.

Not one, not two, but THREE guests today on Inside Track as we bring you the hottest chat and talking points from Paris 24! Sprint legend Ato Boldon stuns Sanya as he predicts one men's record that will tumble on the track, French pole vault icon Renaud Lavillenie challenges Greg to a backyard competition and British athlete Adam Gemili reveals how Usain Bolt has changed attitudes in the sport. Follow this podcast for the “Inside Track” on the World of Athletics and watch the full video version of this, and the other shows, at worldathletics.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the LetsRun.com Track Talk Podcast, the hosts Jonathan Galt, Robert, and Weldon Johnson dive into the latest news in the world of track and field. They discuss the recent London then turn to the Paris Olympics and it's crazy marathon course. NBC's sprint analyst Ato Boldon joins at 57:51 to break down all things Paris Olympics 100m through 800m. Ato's got hot takes on Noah Lyles, Kenny Bednarek, Sha'Carri Richardson, and even Michael Johnson. Join the Supporters Club today and use code GOAT50 to save 50% Join our Supporters Club today and get all the LetsRun.com content, including daily podcasts from the Olympics, savings on running shoes, and a lot more. Cancel at anytime. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe 0:00 Olympic Sprint Preview with Ato Boldon 00:32 50% off Supporters Club with code GOAT50 at letsrun.com/subscribe 01:30 Intro 12:44 Keely 1:54, Athing Mu 2:00 17:14 Men's 1500m Talk - Danny Mackey/Josh Kerr update 22:29 Hocker vs Nuguse 29:57 Sub 4 minute mile in Olympic marathon? 37:15 1924 Olympic XC 40:14 Kipchoge's chances/update 47:31 Noah Lyles most to gain and lose in Paris? 52:49 Bekele 57:51 Ato Boldon guest 58:22 Men's 100 01:10:24 Men's 200 01:17:23 Men's 400 01:19:43 Are Michael Norman and Michael Johnson proof every sprinter wants to run the 100? 01:21:42 Dennis Mitchell 01:23:37 Men's 400m hurdles -Benjamin or Warholm? 01:26:24 Men's 110m hurdles & Grant Holloway 01:27:57 Women's 100 01:29:55 2022 false starts 01:32:09 Shericka 01:35:19 Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce 01:37:38 Elaine Thompson Herah 01:40:03 Women's 200 01:42:03 Women's 400 01:45:22 Women's 100 hurdles 01:48:36 Bobby Kersee 800m coach? 01:49:35 Sydney and Women's 400m hurdles 01:55:01 Men's 800 01:57:21 Women's 800 01:58:19 Bonus segment- Ato's first race, Jamaicans, Trinidadians and Americans yelling at him Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Join the Supporters Club today and use code GOAT50 to save 50% Join our Supporters Club today and get all the LetsRun.com content, including daily podcasts from the Olympics, savings on running shoes, and a lot more. Cancel at anytime. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Check out the LetsRun.com store. https://shop.letsrun.com/ We've got the softest running shirts in the business. Thanks for listening. Please rate us on itunes and spread the word with a friend. There is a reason we're the #1 podcast dedicated to Olympic level running. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com

Olympic gold medallist and NCAA broadcaster Dan O'Brien joins us at 71:08 to talk all things NCAA track and field, plus a little Olympic track and field talk. Prior to that the fake Josh Kerr calls in to give us insight on Jakob, Centro and Hobbs Kessler. We breakdown the Stockholm Diamond League, talk a little about Jakob's narrow win over Cheruiyot in Oslo, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's and Femke Bol's season openers at 400m hurdles, and turn our attention to Jamaica's Oblique Seville beating Noah Lyles at 100m in Jamaica. We end with an NCAA draft. Play in our $20,024 NCAA Prediction Contest here Want instant reaction from NCAAs? Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club today. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Show notes: 00:00 Music 00:22 Start 6:35 Fake Josh Kerr on Jakob, Centro, and Hobbs 8:57 Jakob edges Cheruiyot - Josh Kerr is #1 in world? 13:46 Jakob, Mo Farah and the 5k world record 19:57 New year end event World Athletics ultimate Championships announced 31:12 Oblique Seville takes down Noah Lyles *Video 39:37 Sydney and Femke Bol 400m hurdle openers 43:18 Is there now a big 3 in the men's 800? 47:05 Nordas wins 3000 over Grijalva 52:38 NCAA Distance Preview 1:11:08 Guest - Olympic gold medallist and NCAA announcer Dan O'Brien 1:14:40 Big storylines at NCAAs 1:25:26 Men's 100 1:36:30 Dan's distanced hot takes 1:41:25 Men's team race 1:45:46 Decathlon and Heath Baldwin 1:46:53 The NCAA broadcast 1:55:38 Ato Boldon announcing rumor 1:59:44 Dan talks pros and Sha'Carri and Grant Holloway 2:02:00 Dan on winning an Olympic gold and overcoming the pressure 2:05:31 Dan wants a LetsRun shirt *Get yours here 2:06:10 LetsRun NCAA draft Links: NCAA prediction contest Letsrun shirts Seville over Lyles video Join the Supporters Club Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Want a 2nd podcast every week? And savings on running shoes? Join our Supporters Club today and get all the LetsRun.com content, a second podcast every week, savings on running shoes, and a lot more. Cancel at anytime. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Check out the LetsRun.com store. https://shop.letsrun.com/ We've got the softest running shirts in the business. Thanks for listening. Please rate us on itunes and spread the word with a friend. There is a reason we're the #1 podcast dedicated to Olympic level running. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com

I am so excited to introduce a unique and super interesting, lively, talkative guest—Ato Boldon! Track & Field fans will recognize Ato since he is one of the fastest humans of all time who competed in the Olympics back in the ‘90s representing Trinidad and Tobago (he also has eight global medals). After retiring from elite competition, Ato transitioned into an amazing and lengthy career in the broadcast booth and he has worked as the lead broadcaster for NBC Track & Field for 17 years. I am not kidding when I say I consider him to be the single best commentator in the world in any sport, and it was actually because of a Track & Field event I attended (the Diamond League Finals in Eugene, Oregon) that I was able to connect with Ato since I happened to bump into him on my flight! Thanks to that event, I was able to connect with him and interview him about his life and career: growing up in Trinidad and Tobago and later, New York and California, how he never lost a single race to another collegiate athlete, the injury and car accident that cut his athletic career short and how he transitioned into his second, still fulfilling career, the preparation and focus that goes into being a great broadcaster, coaching elite athletes and NFL players, and more!   TIMESTAMPS: Even if you are not a track and field fan, you will enjoy Ato Boldon, one of the world's most accomplished athlete and sports broadcaster. [00:45] Ato has an interesting story to tell about his rise into the sport. [04:07] Some young athletes do not start out with the natural talent or physical features necessary to become champions. [08:34] It is difficult to know or see what potential there is in a young athlete. [12:24] Ato's formative years as an athlete were in the US.  What would his story have been had he stayed in the Caribbean competing with those runners? [16:38] It is difficult to be a professional in the sport of track and field. The competition with the world's best is important, even more so than the color of the medal. [20:41] Sports is about overcoming what life throws at us. [26:47] How do the athletes' times from a generation ago compare with today's? Shoe technology has much to do with the new records. [30:20] Usain Bolt has a reputation of being lazy in training rather than wisely resting more. What are Ato's thoughts about Usain? [34:18] Seven Steps, Drive Phase, are examples of coaching on running form in 1995. [39:07] Ato's career took a sudden turn after injuries sustained in an auto accident. He talks about learning to be a broadcaster. [41:32] What does the future schedule look like for Ato? [58:34]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad's Shopping page B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel - The Best Protein on The Planet! Available in Two Delicious Flavors: Vanilla Bean and Cocoa Bean Ato Boldon   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn't occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won't promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop. Visit here and you can navigate to my B.rad Nutrition products (for direct order or Amazon order), my library of online multimedia educational courses, great discounts from my affiliate favorites, and my recommended health&fitness products on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ato Boldon is a multiple Olympic and World medalist over 100 and 200 metres with personal best times of 9.86 and 19.77 seconds. Ato talks about his life after track and announcing for NBC, growing up in both Trinidad and the US, training in one of the most competitive training groups of all time under John Smith and how he managed his lifestyle to ensure he could optimise his performance. Follow Ato on Instagram and Twitter @atoboldon

Legendary sprinters Wyomia Tyus, Ato Boldon and Tommie Smith join host Malcolm Gladwell live on stage for a conversation about sports and activism. Recorded live at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon. If you'd like to keep up with the most recent news from this and other Pushkin podcasts be sure to subscribe to our email list at Pushkin.fm.

Four-time Olympic medallist, coach and analyst Ato Boldon talks to Burdie and Barney about the highs and lows of his storied track career, his relationship with Maurice Greene, why Italian sprint champion Lamont Jacobs deserves the benefit of the doubt, and two iconic sprinters: Hasely Crawford and Usain Bolt.Subscribe for free to the Burdie and Barney Show for our entire archive of interviews at Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, or TuneIn Radio, or follow us at Wired868's YouTube Channel!

After learning from Olympians past and present about how they made it, it's Kareem's turn in the hot seat. In an intimate conversation with former Olympian and NBC sports commentator Ato Boldon, Kareem reflects on what the Olympic pursuit of the games has taught him about himself. Credits:Josh Bloch- For USG AudioJessica Grimshaw- For USG AudioJennifer Sears- For USG AudioGretta Cohn- Executive ProducerKareem Maddox- Executive Producer, HostAlex Sujong Laughlin - Senior ProducerMitchell Johnson - ProducerJess Shane - ProducerGreta Weber - ProducerSara Nics- Executive EditorAlex Overington - Sound DesignAJ Hanneld- Key Art Design This is a USG Audio Podcast in collaboration with Transmitter MediaNPR's Weekend Edition SaturdaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's episode we get finally get our priorities right as Play Whe reopens and we have a chance to win $7.5 million. Coincidentally we also saw $7 million seized from DSS. Are we gambling with our lives by having vaccine brand preference on top of vaccine hesitancy?Or is it the business owners and politicians who are gambling as mandatory vaccines caused one buss head of  state.  Also is Ato Boldon for or against our Olympic team? Unlike TV6 and the likes, we celebrate our Olympians for better of for worse but as Penguin says...A deputy essential so we give it up for Jamaica - my home away from home. Enjoy!!

#TheHowieGames | Ato Boldon has a phenomenal record across the sprints - the 100m and 200m. 4 Olympic medals, a World Title, Commonwealth Games gold and plenty more.  As a man that ran sub 10 for the 100m 28 times, Ato has incredible insight into the art of sprinting. As well as telling Ato's story, this episode takes you through, in great detail, just what is required to be one of the fastest men in the world. Get training! ❤️ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#TheHowieGames | Ato Boldon has a phenomenal record across the sprints - the 100m and 200m. 4 Olympic medals, a World Title, Commonwealth Games gold and plenty more.  As a man that ran sub 10 for the 100m 28 times, Ato has incredible insight into the art of sprinting. As well as telling Ato's story, this episode takes you through, in great detail, just what is required to be one of the fastest men in the world. Get training! ❤️ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KNVB licensed coaching instructor Hayden Martin gives his view on Soca Warriors' performance at the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup, while four-time Olympic medalist, coach and commentator Ato Boldon tells Burdie and Barney what Trinidad and Tobago can expect at the Tokyo Olympics

Ato Boldon talks to Dan about DK Metcalf running against professional track athletes. Ato says that there was not a lot he would change about DK's running style. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Sound byte from Ato Boldon, Olympic medalist and sports analyst at NBC Sports. Presented by Maddie Turner, Longitude fellow from Rice University. See transcript. If you like this episode, please subscribe to Longitude Sound Bytes, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. Your review will help others find us and help us grow our listenership.  This podcast is a production of Longitude.site, a 501(c)3 nonprofit educational organization. If you would like to make a gift towards our programming, we would be delighted to receive your support at https://longitude.site/support-us/  Music of our podcast is composed by Molly Turner, classically trained musician and student at the Juilliard School, and mixed by Grayson Best, a senior at the University of Texas. Visit our website to see a complete list of our series/episodes at https://longitude.site/episodes/Support the show (https://longitude.site/support-us/)

Pure speed with the masters of sprinting: Gary Hall Jr. and Ato Boldon. ‘The Godfather’ of swimming, Gary Hall Jr. is a ten-time Olympic medalist and former world record holder. Known for his performative techniques on deck, he considers what it takes to be a sprinter and his views on how to enjoy time as a professional athlete. Ato Boldon is a four-time Olympic medal winner and former Athletics World Champion turned NBC Analyst. Joining the forces of swimming and track for the first time, he chats about how to spot a great athlete and the importance of coaching specifically for sprinters. Speed that breaks barriers and the mindset behind the athletes that challenge our limits, Hall and Boldon bring story and experience to their knowledge of speed in an episode that will blow your mind.

Your favorite 2 Black Runners, Aaron & Joshua Potts, were joined by the voice of Track & Field Ato Boldon to discuss his heavily decorated sprinting career in the sport but also some of the hottest running topics in the world right now. The three discuss the recent rumors of the 2021 Olympics being cancelled, Boldon's illustrious running career in iconic sprint races of the 90's, the biggest difference between his era to now, how he became the only Emmy Nominated T&F Broadcaster, and much more Follow Ato Boldon on Instagram: @atoboldon - https://www.instagram.com/atoboldon/ ✔ Don't forget to RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE to the podcast ✔Website: https://www.running-report.com/ ✔Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/⁣ running_report/ ⁣ ⁣✔ Subscribe to RUNNING REPORT: https://www.youtube.com/c/RUNNINGREPORT ⁣

Sound byte about motivation and a champion’s conviction from Ato Boldon, four-time Olympic gold winner, professional coach, and lead track and field analyst at NBC Sports/Olympics. Presented by Jordan Ramirez from Indiana University.See transcript.If you like this episode, please subscribe to Longitude Sound Bytes, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. You can also write to us at podcast@longitude.site. This podcast is a production of Longitude.site, directed by Ipek Martinez. Our music is composed for us and mixed by Molly Turner. Website: https://www.longitude.site/ Podcast series and episodes: https://longitude.site/episodes/Support the show (https://longitude.site/support-us/)

TJ and Ato talk about the famous Oakley glasses Ato debuted 20 years ago at the Sydney Olympics (0:38). Ato talks about his career in television including: his decision to go into TV (3:21), if he was more nervous for his first Olympic race or broadcast (6:01), his favorite race to call (8:35), his favorite event to watch (10:50) and his time broadcasting NASCAR (12:30). TJ asks Ato about some of his interests outside of Track and Field including: his time in politics (16:15), his work with Homes for Hope (18:02) and his induction into the Institute for Caribbean Studies Wall of Fame (20:35). Ato talks about what it is like to now be a coach (21:56) and what it was like to run with the hopes of an entire country all on him (24:17). TJ asks for Ato's take on his prediction of when Usain Bolt's World Record will be broken (28:10) and they discuss Christian Coleman's current two-year ban from Track and Field (31:36). Lastly, TJ asks Ato what impact he hopes he's had (34:28).  

TJ lists some highlights of Ato's impressive resume (:53). Ato talks about his favorite moment in his running career (1:47) and what it was like running as the veteran on the Trinidad and Tobago team near the end of his career (4:07). He then tells the story of how a psychic played into his races in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics (5:52). TJ asks Ato why he decided to make a life long career out of track and field (10:17). Next they discuss the misconception that any fast athlete in the NFL has world class speed and could make an Olympic team. Ato describes what he considers "world class speed" (12:39) and why there is this misconception about NFL athletes (15:36). TJ asks Ato how this attention, even though it may be misguided, affects track and field (17:33) and what kind of effect someone like Tyreek Hill running in the Olympic Trials would have on the sport of Track and Field (21:34). They refocus on Ato's life as he talks about how the street he grew up on was named after him (23:55). TJ asks about the difficulty of moving to a different country at the age of 14 (26:19). Ato discusses how his track career began (28:56), a story about causing himself to be left off of a relay team for the Penn Relays in high school (31:14) and why he went to a junior college before attending UCLA despite being highly recruited (33:33). Lastly, Ato talks about how he got the nickname of Golden Boldon at a young age (35:35). 

This interview is truly near and dear to my heart. John Smith is one of the few coaches I looked up to from afar and idolized from the time I got into the profession of coaching. John Walton Smith Jr. is considered the best track & field sprints and hurdles coach in the world. For decades he has produced multiple male and female Olympic and World Championships medalists. He’s earned multiple Coach of the Year titles, and was also the US National Team coach in 2005 for the World Championships in Helsinki, Finland. Some of the greats he’s coached include: indoor and outdoor world record holder Maurice Greene, Olympic medalist – Ato Boldon, Olympic medalist – Quincy Watts, Olympic Medalist – Carmelita Jeter, World Champion – Torri Edwards and many others. On this episode  -Coach Smith's upbringing in California in the 50s and 60s. -The influence of the church on him. -Black panthers, Muhammad Ali and Angela Davis -His transformation while at UCLA. -1972 Munich Olympics -Acting career -Transition into coaching -Maurice Greene vs Bruny Surin at the 99 World Championships And much more.... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brandon-morton8/support

Host Todd Harris catches up with another Olympic legend, this time in Track and Field. Ato Bolden joins the show.

This week we feature Trinidadian, NBC Sports Analyst, World Champion, 4x Olympic medalist, Ato Boldon. We ask Ato to give us his perspective on some key topics regarding obtaining and maintaining success in track and field, given certain parameters. We wrap up the conversation with a conversation on a hot topic in our current climate...tune in to see what the panel has to say! This is a rebroadcast of the hit Youtube show Athletics LLC. Featuring a panel of amazing coaches including: Mike "Lucious" Holloway, Chris "Lamar" Huffins, Charles "Clyde" Ryan, and moderated by Marissa "Big League" Chew. This episode features guest star Ato Boldon! Find the video portion of the show by searching 'Athletics LLC' on youtube.com.

2:15 - Reflecting on the International Olympic Committee’s decision to delay the Games to 20212:48 - How the postponed Games will affect Olympic athletes.4:32 - What challenges Olympic athletes have keeping their mental focus.5:37 -  If he were coaching these athletes, how he would help keep their mental states intact for an additional year.8:17 - Could the Olympics fall back to every four years as it had in the past for both Summer and Winter.9:09 - Ato Boldon’s career accomplishments10:12 - How Ato started as a sprinter.11:45 - If Ato ever thought he would have as many accomplishments as he’s had.13:23 - Other than athletic ability, determination and work ethic, what additional ingredient an Olympic Athlete needs to have.15:15 - How “swagger” or confidence played into Ato’s athletic career.18:48 - What the most memorable Olympic event he ever competed in.19:57 - If he was intimidated running against Michael Johnson in the 200m at the 1996 Atlanta Games.23:08 - The medal Ato is most proud of.24:16 - How Ato shares the story of not giving up to his athletes.25:57 - How he became an aviation pilot, how he still flies and what kinds of planes he flies.29:11 - How Ato got his start in sports broadcasting as a track & field analyst.31:59 - How he was pushed to attend the IAAF World Championships when he was injured and how the BBC gave him a taste of broadcasting.33:45 - How he developed and progressed as an announcer.36:43 - How as an analyst he criticizes or praises athletes while on the air.39:41 - How criticizing athletes when it’s warranted helps with his credibility and how he prides himself on being straight forward with his commentary.41:18 - What methods Ato has when preparing for a broadcast.45:50 - How he became part of the NBC NASCAR production team.46:53 - What the best part of being a broadcast analyst and the worst part.48:44 - How Ato got into coaching with Khalifa St. Fort of Trinidad & Tobago.50:53 - On coaching Olympic hopeful and IAAF Junior World Champion Brianna Williams of Jamaica.52:35 - What Ato’s criteria is for coaching athletes.54:48 - What his approach to coaching is.56:43 - How coaching helps his broadcasting and how broadcasting helps his coaching. 59:58 - How football players aren’t fundamentally sound when they are running.1:02:01 - How he has to find the balance of criticizing an athlete as a broadcaster when he is on-air as an analyst.1:04:28 - What the difference is being an athlete and being a coach when earning accomplishments or having success.1:07:11 - What Ato learned from civil rights activist and 1968 Olympic Bronze Medalist John Carlos when he interviewed him for NBC’s “Bring The Fire” feature story.1:09:55 - How NBC producer Jack Felling utilizes former athletes/broadcasters to interview athletes and why.1:11:13 - What Ato would like sports fans to know about what he does. 

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She’s fast. She’s Jamaican. And she’s coached by four-time Olympic medallist Ato Boldon. Briana Williams won the 100m and 200m at the U20 World Championships. Now, she is hoping to reach the 2019 World Championships (‘if her coach knows what he’s doing’ – Ato’s words not ours!) and maybe even Tokyo 2020. We spoke to both about sunglasses, Jamaican beaches, and beating FloJo’s long-standing sprint records.LINKS:Briana Williams on Instagram Ato Boldon on Twitter Bobby Clay episode

We're back to normal again after a crazy weekend in Ostrava for the Continental Cup and this week's episode is a big one. Ben Harlow [@_benharlow] is joined by Spikes editor Michelle Sammet [@michellesammet] to recap a sensational month of athletics, taking you behind the scenes of the Diamond League finals, in-depth discussion of the world record breaking efforts of Kevin Mayer and Eliud Kipchoge, and a look ahead to the IAAF Awards. However today's main guest is multiple world championship and Olympic medalist turned coach/ broadcaster Ato Boldon. Ben catches up with Ato in the midst of a stunning World U20 Championships in Tampere, Finland, where one of Ato's star athletes Briana Williams made the world take notice in winning both the women's 100m and 200m. Ato reflects on his own glittering career, littered with medals, records and how he become a Trinidadian national hero.

Four-time Olympic medallist, coach, and NBC commentator Ato Boldon remembers Usain Bolt’s incredible world record breaking performance at Beijing 2008. The Trinidad and Tobago sprint legend has been at the stadium every time Jamaica’s Bolt has broken a record. He says that moment was simply iconic. As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of a race that won’t be forgotten, we spoke to Boldon about Bolt’s untied shoelace, the man who finished second Richard Thompson, and the celebrations that changed the way people think of running forever. The Olympic Channel Podcast comes out every Wednesday. Think like an Olympian. SUBSCRIBE NOW. LINKS: BACK TO BEIJING 2008: https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/features/back-to-beijing-2008/ RICH ROLL PODCAST WITH DES LINDEN: http://www.richroll.com/podcast/des-linden-375/

No snow, no problem: more than 25 nations competing in the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang are considered tropical countries. In Episode 1, Tim Struby set out to examine why a generation of "tropical" athletes decided to focus on the Winter Olympics, delve into the influence of the movie "Cool Runnnings," and learn about some of the challenges that "tropical" Olympians face along their journey to PyeongChang.

Big Ten Football Media Days are happening in Chicago with Head Coach James Franklin addressing reporters.  Also, “Best Of Week” continues as we replay Steve’s interviews with Penn State football great Steve Smear and NBC Olympics Track Analyst Ato Boldon.

The newest member of the NASCAR on NBC broadcast team explains how pit stops are similar to Olympic sprinting, his love of all things involving speed and what he hopes to learn covering racing.

"Om hela cupen vore en grupp hade vi legat i topp". Ett småfebrigt #121 tar ett Dragan-bestämt grepp om cuppremiären som blev en skrattmatch. Dessutom: kylan längs motorvägen i Södertälje, arameer och armenier, Michael Johnson,  ett konstigt firande i Landskrona, trebackslinjen revisited, Frankie Fredericks, Hisingen eller Göteborg, Ato Boldon, Dif-derby, P.O. Enquists son. Medverkande: Lars Olsson, Oskar Bernövall. 

More than half-way through January and 2015 can already be declared the Year of the Pole Vault. In the third installment to the Running Our Mouths Podcast on Sporting News, Chris Chavez, Alex Lohr and Mitch Kastoff break down the action from Washington Preview Meet and the 2015 Houston Half-Marathon. Ato Boldon joins the show (20:11 mark) to discuss Jeremy Wariner testing the 800-meter waters. At the end of the show, the guys try to come up with names for Sam Chelenga's new training group in Tuscon with Bernard Lagat and coach James Li. Listen to the third episode of the Running Our Mouths podcast now: Subscribe and rate on iTunes.

Camm speaks of a story in the news that deals with aggressive dog breeds and children, and the zeebs have reaction to that...even as their own dog, Bixby, is right at their feet.Tony is up in Five Dub, and while saluting the acting talents of the late Philip Seymour Hoffman, he urges you to check out the 2007 famly crime drama flick "Before The Devil Knows You're Dead"... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Jhrxn7QVDcIn MOLI, the zeebs are tasked with choosing a song by a musical act whose concert they have attended. Tony goes with a Billy Joel classic rock hit from 1973 called "Captain Jack", heard here... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xxugNQUtpE Meanwhile, Camm goes to the other end of the music spectrum, with Westside Connection (fronted by Ice Cube), and their song "Bow Down", heard here... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuHXXW32gd8Finally, the guys are going foreign for their MOTH selections. Camm goes with British-born Tom Mison, who plays Ichabod Crane in "Sleepy Hollow", seen here... http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n638/mmorgan317/TV%20Show%20Characters/Crane/tom-mison-1024_zps327669ed.jpg Tony picks current NBC sports commentator, former 100 meter Olympic silver medalist for his native Trinidad and Tobago, and former UCLA alum Ato Boldon, seen here... http://www.atoboldon.com/images/atoContact02.jpgPlease keep those MOLI votes coming on our Facebook page, and you can also email us at talkzebrapodcast@gmail.com!To listen, click here. To download, right click and "Save As..."Please support our show by clicking the links to our Sponsors.