Podcasts about olympic legends

The legendary Andrea Joyce is a Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer who's covering her 17th Olympic Games in Paris. The author of “Legends of Women's Gymnastics” shares her firsthand experiences from the Games, including the magical moments of the opening ceremony and the emotional highs of witnessing historic performances. Plus she shares the thrill of reporting from Paris, in the heart of the Olympics (and yes, it might be as great as it sounds).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Ackerman breaks down the Cardinals' plans and strategies leading up to the MLB trade deadline, exploring their recent losses, trade needs, potential deals, and insights from GM John Mozeliak. The episode also features an exclusive interview with Olympic legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee, who shares her thoughts on the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris, track and field, and basketball.

This week Justin, Harley, Chris and Tim find themselves in the massive world of Olympic sports including some wild stories and sporty trivia. Also we expose some evil people in history, find out which 2 hosts JUST saw the Princess Bride, share Olympic miracles and so much more! Time Stamps 0:00 - Spilt Juice 0:45 - Grindr Superbowl 6:00- Rec n' Rev 39:45 - Olympic Trivia 58:50 - Olympic Short Stories 1:16:00 - Fan Questions! 1:36:40 - Final Thoughts  FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND GET MORE INFO AT - https://alwaysmorepod.onuniverse.com/ Support this podcast at - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/alwaysmorepod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alwaysmorepod/support

Written by Doug Johnson and presented by Clyde Kilough.This year's Olympics will bring new stories of triumph. Few can top the classic underdog story of the American rowing team at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.Read Online: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/life/christian-living/olympic-legends-boys-in-the-boat/

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Aime Card, the editor and author of "The Tigerbelles: Olympic Legends from Tennessee State." Aime's work is nothing short of remarkable, as she undertakes the significant challenge of chronicling the journeys of extraordinary female athletes. These women not only excelled in their sport but also overcame obstacles and challenges along their paths. During our conversation, Aime shared a pivotal mindset shift that was instrumental in her ability to engage in self-promotion and successfully market her book. She unveils her "secret sauce" for approaching each day with confidence, shedding light on how she managed to push past limiting beliefs and not give in to intimidation. Aime also reveals an intriguing part of her journey—the initial attempt to pitch the book idea to a male colleague, hoping he would write it, and the response she received. This moment, among others, is a testament to her resilience and determination. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the power of perseverance, the art of storytelling, and the impact of championing underrepresented voices in sports history. Join us to discover the inspiring story behind The Tigerbelles: Olympic Legends from Tennessee State.   Free Resource | Empower Your Career: Mastering the Art of Advocacy for Promotions and Raises: https://rb.gy/3qpump   Connect with Jahaan:  Learn more about working with Jahaan and see if it's the right fit for you: https://JahaanBlakeAppointmentScheduling.as.me/LetsTalk Join Jahaan's VIP Email List: https://bit.ly/3yccwAP  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jahaanblake/ Email: jblake@jahaanblake.com Website: https://jahaanblake.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahaanblake/   Links: Book | The Tigerbelles: Olympic Legends of Tennessee State: https://shorturl.at/owBLO    Connect with Aime: Website: https://www.aimecard.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aimecardauthor/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aime-card-579a1270/  Substack: https://aimealleycard.substack.com/  For the past several years, Aime Alley Card has been researching, interviewing, and writing about the Tennessee State Tigerbelles and those who supported them along their path. She conducted and reviewed hundreds of hours of interviews and read just as many books and articles, ranging from concurrent to retrospective. She is a nonfiction editor for Pangyrus Literary magazine and a board member for the Women's National Book Association, Boston Chapter, and serves on her town's cultural council supporting educational programs.   Music By: Quanzaa 

Aime Alley Card shares the epic story of The Tigerbelles, the Olympic legends who, as an all-Black women's track team from Tennessee State, broke through sports and socio-political barriers and found glory against all odds at the 1960 games in Rome. Host: Laura Munson. ========================================== Learn More about The Women's Eye Online Magazine and Podcast: Website: https://www.thewomenseye.com/  ========================================== Subscribe to The Women's Eye YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheWomensEye ========================================== Learn More About Aime Card:  Website: https://www.aimecard.com/ Learn More About Host Laura Munson https://lauramunson.com/ ========================================== The Women's Eye Books: 1. 20 Women Changemakers: https://amzn.to/306MAce 2. 20 Women Storytellers: https://amzn.to/3pohetF ========================================== Connect with Us: Get the Latest Updates from The Women's Eye: https://www.thewomenseye.com/subscribe/ LIKE The Women's Eye on FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/TheWomensEye/ FOLLOW The Women's Eye on TWITTER:   https://twitter.com/thewomenseye/ FOLLOW MORE on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewomenseye/ ========================================== Disclaimer: Links in the description are typically affiliate links  that let you help support the channel at no extra cost.  ========================================== 

The world of sports has always been captivating, filled with stories of determination, resilience, and triumph. The legendary Tennessee State Tigerbelles are one of those teams that triumphed throughout many Olympics, even with the odds against them. On this episode with talk with Aime Alley Card, author of the new book The Tigerbelles: Olympic Legends from Tennessee State. Aime's book covers the early years of the Tigerbelles, when Ed Temple became coach of the women's track and field team, through the Rome 1960 Olympics. Through meticulous research and interviews, Aime captures the teammates' voices to not just tell the story of the team, its hard work, and its Olympic triumphs, but she also gives us insight into how these women grew up and the segregation they dealt with at college and traveling around the country for meets. It's an excellent read--you can get a 20% discount if you pre-order a copy at Rowman.com. Use code LPTIGERBELLES24 [note: we do not receive any compensation for this offer.] In our Seoul 1988 history moment, Jill tells the story of the North Korean plot to take out the Olympics--and she gets a new nickname! In our visit to TKFLASTAN, we've got updates from: Speed skater Erin Jackson Bobsledder Josh Williamson Author Andrew Maraniss In Paris 2024 news, the Paralympic Torch Relay route has been announced. See the details of the short, but fantastic event! We also officially have a novela for these Games: The surfingnovela! Activists are worried about the metal structure that's planned for the area of Tahiti that will host the surfing competition. Concerns include irreparable damage to the reef and changing the wave itself. Paris 2024 has said it'll comment more at the end of November. Please keep our flame alive and support our Kickstarter. For Paris 2024 we'll be producing 34 daily episodes coming to you from the City of Lights. That type of coverage isn't cheap, and we rely on listener support to keep our flame alive. Please invest in this coverage today. For a transcript of this episode, please visit http://flamealivepod.com. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!   ***  Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown   Support the show: http://flamealivepod.com/support Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod   Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: hhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/flamealivepod Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348

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I traveled to the Pettit Center in Milwaukee, home of DASH, to learn about competing, coaching, and leading from two speedskating legends. Bonnie Blair Cruikshank is one of the most successful Olympic athletes of all time, having won five Olympic speedskating golds and countless other medals and championships. Dave Cruikshank was also an Olympian, a world champion, and one of the elite skaters in the world. This husband and wife duo inspired a generation of Olympic athletes. They continue to take the lead in promoting speedskating and Olympic sports in the United States and beyond. DASH is a premier training organization that prepares highest-level athletes to reach peak performance. I sat with Bonnie and Dave in the DASH training space – located on the second level of the Pettit – to learn from these remarkable people. On this SGG episode, we discussed: 1. Dave's early and ongoing attraction to speedskating: “I liked going fast. And I still like going fast.” 2. The mentoring that occurred across generations in the U.S. speedskating community – leading to many Olympians and world champions. 3. The impact Olympian Cathy Priestner had on Bonnie's early path in the sport. “She took me under her wing…It was a neat building of a great friendship…That relationship was a very big part of my journey.” 4. Bonnie training pretty much on her own in Champaign, IL during her early days on the U.S. team. 5. How and when Bonnie knew she had to make coaching changes during her career. 6. Dave being coached by a 4-time Olympian in Northbrook. 7. Dave: “I didn't really start training until I was 16. I was on my first Olympic team at 18.” 8. Coaching rule of thumb: “If we get hit by a bus, you should be able to take care of yourself. Our job is to educate you and give you as much knowledge and information on technique, training, sleep, nutrition, and preparation as we can. We will help guide you, but it's your journey.” 9. His athletes keep journals. (What's in the journals?) 10. Bonnie on the lack of performance training research: “We were flying by the seat of our pants.” 11. Why a peanut butter and jelly sandwich as pre-race meal made sense for Bonnie. (insights from special ops leaders) 12. The importance of getting to know your athletes. 13. Coach and athlete as “caddy-player relationship.” 14. “How can you get the most out of your players if you don't know them?! It's staggering to us that that communication is not taking place in a lot of sports.” 15. Cybernetics testing: Bonnie and Dave's two tests were the hardest they'd ever done. Why? “Because we can hurt. We can take a lot of stuff. We put up with a lot to get where we want to go…If I know I want to race really well, I know there's some stuff I have to do to hurt mentally and physically.” 16. Right-sizing commitment and sacrifice in sport. Bonnie: “If you want to take it to the absolute levels, there's absolute commitment.” Constantly “checking ourselves” when it comes to deciding how hard to push. 17. Dave's early goals: D-1 soccer and pro soccer. Didn't have concrete Olympic aspirations until six months before his first Olympic trials. 18. Bonnie: “I think my dad saw something in me.” 19. In her third race (ever!), Bonnie placed 8th in the Olympic trials. 20. Bonnie: “We never went on family vacations…We went to Chicago every weekend for races…That's what we did as a family. I never knew anything different…Skating was the thing that I loved the most.” For more episode notes from the Bonnie and Dave interview, refer to sportandthegrowinggood.com.

Kojo Agyei is a renowned lifestyle and wellbeing coach who has worked with Beyoncé, David Beckham, Jennifer Lopez, Emma Bunton, Tony and Cherie Blair and coached for adidas, Nike and Lululemon, plus Chelsea and Brighton and Hove Albion Football Clubs. In 2004 he was chosen to be the face of the BBC's ground breaking Athens' Olympic Legends campaign and they cast Kojo alongside Louie Spence as a celebrity fitness trainer on the hugely successful teen TV show Bump and Grind. In 2004 Kojo set up his own production company under the Beyond brand which was nominated for ‘Sports Event of the Year'. When he closed the company to move to Scotland in 2011 it was turning over £1 million a year. https://www.instagram.com/p/CKqiJULHS3M/

It's the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, and Australian sporting history is in the making.   Long-jumper Jai Taurima stunned on the track and field team, winning silver with a jump of 8.49 metres. Not far away, gymnast Ji Wallace dazzled crowds on the trampoline, also taking home a silver medal. Both Jumping J(a)is, both taking silver. But Ji Wallace told Neil Breen this morning the connection between the athletes goes deeper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part 2, we explore: How consistency and relatability are just as important (if not more) than talent in having a significant impactThe importance of having a coach in all aspects of life and levels of expertiseHow important it is to understand the difference between a mentor and a coachTwo radical and unexpected life events that led to selling a production company that was generating £1mn in annual turnoverMoving back to Scotland to protect her motherHow to deal with difficulties and setbacks out of your controlHow to reset your life and come to terms with unexpected and unfavourable events ____________________________________ Kojo Agyei is a renowned lifestyle and wellbeing coach who has worked with Beyoncé, David Beckham, Jennifer Lopez, Emma Bunton, Tony and Cherie Blair and coached for adidas, Nike and Lululemon, plus Chelsea and Brighton and Hove Albion Football Clubs. In 2004 he was chosen to be the face of the BBC's ground breaking Athens' Olympic Legends campaign and they cast Kojo alongside Louie Spence as a celebrity fitness trainer on the hugely successful teen TV show Bump and Grind. In 2004 Kojo set up his own production company under the Beyond brand which was nominated for ‘Sports Event of the Year'. When he closed the company to move to Scotland in 2011 it was turning over £1 million a year. But why did it close? Listen to Kojo's fascinating story, where some pivotal moments completely shifted the trajectory of his life, and it wasn't smooth sailing by any means. Get in touch with Kojo on Instagram @kojoopuniagyei _____________ JOIN THE THIRD CULTURE TRIBE Third Culture Talks will spotlights the perspectives of third culture individuals around the world, by providing a platform where they can share these expertise and key opinions to an audience, much like TEDx talks. To find and more and how you can be a part of the growing tribe, check out podcast.thejourneyonwards.com/tribe  

"I WASN'T WORRIED ABOUT STANDING OUT... I KNEW I WASNT THE SAME AS EVERYONE ELSE, AND I KNEW I WASN'T ORDINARY, SO I WAS LIKE 'IM GONNA BE EXTRA-ORDINARY" In part 1, Kojo speaks of growing up as the only coloured person in a white-dominated area, and tells a great story of how it was to attend his first Ghanaian party with his dad's side of the family.  We also cover:- how being looked at for being different to the other kids acted as a fuel of motivation for him to, as he describes it, give them a real reason to want to stare at him.- the importance of role models in his upbringing- the immense competition in the performance and modelling industry- meeting his idol, Mohammed Ali ... and much much more ____________________________________ "My mother and my grandma brought me up. My mum was born in Rio de Janeiro, and at the age of 6 my mother moved to the Black Isle in the Highlands with her brother, mother and Father Hector Macdonald, who was a Highlander through and through and won the Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry in the 1st World War." Kojo Agyei is a renowned lifestyle and wellbeing coach who has worked with Beyoncé, David Beckham, Jennifer Lopez, Emma Bunton, Tony and Cherie Blair and coached for adidas, Nike and Lululemon, plus Chelsea and Brighton and Hove Albion Football Clubs. In 2004 he was chosen to be the face of the BBC's ground breaking Athens' Olympic Legends campaign and they cast Kojo alongside Louie Spence as a celebrity fitness trainer on the hugely successful teen TV show Bump and Grind. In 2004 Kojo set up his own production company under the Beyond brand which was nominated for ‘Sports Event of the Year'. When he closed the company to move to Scotland in 2011 it was turning over £1 million a year. But why did it close? Listen to Kojo's fascinating story, where some pivotal moments completely shifted the trajectory of his life, and it wasn't smooth sailing by any means. Get in touch with Kojo on Instagram @kojoopuniagyei _____________ JOIN THE THIRD CULTURE TRIBE Third Culture Talks will spotlights the perspectives of third culture individuals around the world, by providing a platform where they can share these expertise and key opinions to an audience, much like TEDx talks. To find and more and how you can be a part of the growing tribe, check out podcast.thejourneyonwards.com/tribe  

Olympic Legends Show: Guest Shannon Miller Olympic Gymnast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-a-goodpaster/support

John Carlos and Tommie Smith were shunned after their infamous Black Power salute on the podium at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. The were kicked out of the Olympics and lost their track and field careers. Now, 50 years later, they've been inducted into the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame, where their athletic feats are being honored as much as their courage. Guest: Rachael Myrow, Senior Editor of KQED's Silicon Valley Desk Tap here to see pictures and video of San Jose State University and the Olympic games in 1968.

Sarah Millican – that’s right, the boss herself! – gets involved in this episode to talk about her new Radio 4 panel show, Elephant In The Room, which starts on Thursday 27 June. Author Dina Nayeri joins Jen and Mick to discuss how we’re treating those seeking refuge in our country, what we can do better, Dina’s own story and her new book, The Ungrateful Refugee. In JOTB, Jen catches up with gold-medal owning Olympian rower Katherine Grainger to talk what’s what in women’s sport right now, and Dunleavy Does Dystopia goes back in time to 1984’s Nineteen Eighty-Four/looks outside for a bit. And in the Bush Telegraph, there’s a cracking list of names you can call Farage, and a cupboard’s worth of soiled jizz-flannels in Sexism of the Week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Olympic athletes and legends Hayley Wickenheiser and Charles Hamelin came on the show and discussed their gold medal journeys, Women's hockey and doping in international sporting events.

Olympian:Casey FitzRandolph is an Olympic long track speed skater who competed in the '98, '02, and '06 Winter Olympics.  He won the gold medal in the 500 meters at the '02 Salt Lake City Games. You can visit him online at his official website CaseyFitz.com.Book:No Stone Unturned, written by Jessie Garcia, is the story of the FitzRandolph family.  It is available through Amazon.Conversation:Total run time: 29:28  0:01 - Introduction and background on Casey  1:34 - Casey talks about what makes a good speed skater10:22 - short track vs. long track17:51 - the gold medal ceremony22:15 - the advice he'd give young athletes23:28 - his family's book, No Stone Unturned28:48 - EpilogueYour browser does not support this audio The embedded player works best in Google Chrome.  You can also download the mp3 by clicking here, and you can listen in iTunes through both the Olympic Legends and Outstanding Authors podcasts.

Olympian:Casey FitzRandolph is an Olympic long track speed skater who competed in the '98, '02, and '06 Winter Olympics.  He won the gold medal in the 500 meters at the '02 Salt Lake City Games. You can visit him online at his official website CaseyFitz.com.Book:No Stone Unturned, written by Jessie Garcia, is the story of the FitzRandolph family.  It is available through Amazon.Conversation:Total run time: 29:28  0:01 - Introduction and background on Casey  1:34 - Casey talks about what makes a good speed skater10:22 - short track vs. long track17:51 - the gold medal ceremony22:15 - the advice he'd give young athletes23:28 - his family's book, No Stone Unturned28:48 - EpilogueYour browser does not support this audio The embedded player works best in Google Chrome.  You can also download the mp3 by clicking here, and you can listen in iTunes through both the Olympic Legends and Outstanding Authors podcasts.

Book: Native American Son, The Life and Sporting Legend of Jim ThorpeAuthor:Kate BufordContact:Visit Kate at her website, check out her blog, and follow her on twitter at katebuford.  Her book can be purchased on Amazon.Conversation:Total run time: 52:010:01 - Introduction and short background on Jim2:38 -  Kate joins in and we talk about Jim's early life10:14 - the Carlisle Indian School18:00 - Jim is stripped of his 1912 Olympic gold medals24:27 - pro football and baseball31:07 - Jim's personality38:04 - the burial controversy51:00 - epilogueYour browser does not support this audio The embedded player works best in Google Chrome.  You can also download the mp3 by clicking here, and you can also listen in iTunes by clicking either of the following podcast links (Olympic Legends / Outstanding Authors).Additional Links:An episode of Native America Calling where the Jim Thorpe burial controversy is discussed. 

Book: Native American Son, The Life and Sporting Legend of Jim ThorpeAuthor:Kate BufordContact:Visit Kate at her website, check out her blog, and follow her on twitter at katebuford.  Her book can be purchased on Amazon.Conversation:Total run time: 52:010:01 - Introduction and short background on Jim2:38 -  Kate joins in and we talk about Jim's early life10:14 - the Carlisle Indian School18:00 - Jim is stripped of his 1912 Olympic gold medals24:27 - pro football and baseball31:07 - Jim's personality38:04 - the burial controversy51:00 - epilogueYour browser does not support this audio The embedded player works best in Google Chrome.  You can also download the mp3 by clicking here, and you can also listen in iTunes by clicking either of the following podcast links (Olympic Legends / Outstanding Authors).Additional Links:An episode of Native America Calling where the Jim Thorpe burial controversy is discussed.