Podcasts about Paris Olympics

Rose Harvey is one of British athletics' most extraordinary stories... a former corporate lawyer made redundant during Covid who took up marathon running seriously for the first time at 28. One decision made over a beer in the pub changed her life!Within a year she had qualified for her first England team, became British Champion at the 2022 London Marathon, represented GB at the World Championships, and running 2:23:21 at Chicago in 2023 to put herself sixth on the British all-time list. She then competed at the Paris Olympics with a stress fracture in her femur, finishing the race before scans revealed she'd run on a broken thigh bone. Listen for an incredible story of transformation!

Hosts Dallen Stanford & Robin MacDowell are joined by current USA Women's 15s Head Coach Jack Hanratty for #RugbyHive Episode 38.Originally from Skerries, County Dublin, Hanratty has rapidly become one of the most respected young coaches in world rugby. His coaching journey began with Leinster Rugby before moving into the Rugby Canada pathway, where he climbed from age-grade rugby into senior international coaching. Hanratty first made waves on the international stage with Canada Women's Rugby, serving as assistant coach during the 2022 Rugby World Cup before taking charge of Canada Women's Sevens. Under his leadership, Canada became one of the most exciting and dangerous teams on the HSBC SVNS circuit, highlighted by a silver medal performance at the Paris Olympics in 2024. Now leading the USA Women's Eagles program, Hanratty has relocated to the United States to guide the team into an exciting new era ahead of Rugby World Cup 2029 and the massive opportunity of Rugby World Cup 2033 on American soil. In this episode, we dive deep into Jack's coaching philosophy, his upbringing in Ireland, and the influences that shaped his approach to leadership and high performance. We unpack Canada's remarkable run to Olympic silver in Paris, including the incredible comeback victory over Australia in the semifinals, and what it takes to build belief within an elite environment. We also discuss the future of USA Women's Rugby, talent identification across North America, the balance between 7s and 15s development, and why women's rugby is entering a golden era globally. Hanratty also shares insights into athlete management, pressure moments at the Olympics, and what success could look like for the Eagles over the next four-year cycle.We hope you enjoy this episode with one of the brightest coaching minds in international rugby — a coach already shaping the future of the women's game across two nations.The Rugby Hive Podcast is brought to you by: The Rugby Broadcast Academy⁠, MacDowell Rugby⁠, Tsunami Sport⁠, Gilbert Rugby Canada, Biltong Canada⁠ & RugbyCoffee⁠.Pick up your sensational merchandise from our online store

In this episode of the Tough Girl Podcast, we're joined by Aisyah Rafaee – a two-time Olympic rower from Singapore who competed at the Rio 2016 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games in the single scull. After taking an eight-year break from the sport, Aisyah made the bold decision to return—qualifying for Paris 2024 as one of the oldest athletes in the field and redefining what it means to be a high-performing athlete in your 30s. Originally from Singapore and now based in Boston, USA, Aisyah grew up with four brothers and discovered rowing after being scouted during an indoor competition at school. With limited rowing culture and opportunities in Singapore, she carved her own path—training overseas in Sydney, qualifying through a fiercely competitive Asian selection process, and representing Singapore on the world stage. But her journey hasn't been linear. From struggling with pressure at her first Olympics to working with mental skills coach Hansen Bay, from stepping away from elite sport to rediscovering her love for movement, from fracturing her ribs a month before Paris to qualifying with just six months to go—this is a powerful conversation about identity, resilience, vulnerability, and growth. Now working as a HYDROW Athlete and Mental Performance Coach with 3HP Athlete Coaching, Aisyah shares insights on: Building confidence and resilience Letting go of expectations Separating identity from performance The realities of returning to elite sport after time away Training and mindset during pregnancy Why rowing is a lifelong sport Her philosophy of the 3Hs: Happy, Healthy & High Performing This episode is about trusting your timing, embracing new chapters, and asking yourself: Is this smart for me? Aisyah's story is proof that it's never "too late" to chase a dream — and that high performance can evolve with you. ***  New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries.  Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.  Your support makes a difference.  Thank you x *** Show notes Who is Aisyah Being based in Boston, USA Originally from Singapore  Working as a HYDROW Athlete  Working as a Mental Performance Coach 3HP Athlete Coaching  2x Olympic rower in the single sculll Competing at the 2016 and 2024 Olympics  Learning to live a normal life outside of sports  Growing up in Singapore with 4 brothers 3 older brothers and 1 younger brother Being sporty and learning to be competitive  Living a simple life and being raised by her mum after her parents got divorced Not knowing where her mindset comes from Wanting to be the best version of herself  Not being surrounded by high performance individuals  Starting rowing, Singapore not having much of a rowing culture  Getting scouted at her secondary school during an indoor rowing competition  Singapore Rowing Association The importance of hight in rowing  5'8 (173cm)and being tall for an Asian Woman  Learning how to row on land with the ergo  The challenges and continuing to show u to training  Not enjoying it at first Getting out on the water and spending more time in the water than on the water The lack of opportunities in Singapore Why the Olympics was not on her radar  Wanting to be the best at it and wanting to represent Singapore  Team sport  (Netball) V individual endeavours (Rower) The South East Asia Games Rowing in a single scull Winning gold in 2013 and beating a 2x Olympian  Quitting her job and training full time in Australian  When the seed got planted about going to the Olympics Deciding to go and train over in Sydney, Australia  Building confidence and winning competitions  Qualifying for the 2016 Olympics - the Asian Qualification Criteria for that cycle  16 countries competing for 7 spots Dealing with the pressure of going to the Olympics and being able to perform at the highest level  The weight of expectation and not being able to perform  Working with the mental skills coach Hansen Bay The power of letting go of expectations, facing the fear, how losing can tie into identity, building confidence and resilience The practical side of mental preparation  Communication and trust  Learning how to be vulnerable  Why it took more than 1 session  Taking an 8 year gap and what happened  Trying to retire from sports and wanting to focus on her career 2018 and deciding to do some soul searching and heading to the USA to work as a rowing coach in Boston Meeting her current husband Getting into marathon running and thinking about trying out for the Paris Olympics 2023 - visiting Paris Thinking she was too old to row in the Olympics in her 30s Having 6 months to qualify for the Paris Olympics  Qualifying in April 2024 and getting the last spot available  The Paris Olympics and what it was like Fracturing her ribs a month before the games Having her family there to support her  Handing the pressure the 2nd time around Motivation during training Keeping her eye on the prize Moving her body Being in a different chapter in her life Being a HYROW Athlete and how it works Advice for women who want to get into rowing Why it's a lifelong sport How to connect and follow along with Ariesyah 3Hs - Happy, Healthy and High Performing  Training for a marathon in 2026 and finding out she's pregnant! Fitness and health during pregnancy Top tips and advice to listen to your body Is this smart for me? Think of the bigger picture    Social Media Website: 3hpathlete.com  Instagram:  @ariesyah @3hpathlete   

Jessica Hull is one of the fastest women in the world and the first Australian woman in history to win an Olympic medal in the 1500 metres. But she says that silver medal in Paris was never the end goal. It was proof of what’s possible. On this episode of the Stellar podcast, Jessica shares why that breakthrough moment has only fuelled her ambition, how she’s learning to handle the pressure that comes with success, and what it really takes behind the scenes to chase gold at the next Olympics in Los Angeles. Find Jessica’s Instagram here. Watch the full episode with Jessica Hull here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand. Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar or stellarmag.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He Gets Us#RTTBROS #Nightlight"For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin." — Hebrews 4:15Eric Liddell is one of the most remarkable Christian athletes who ever lived. Most people know him from the film Chariots of Fire, the Scottish sprinter who refused to run on Sunday at the 1924 Paris Olympics because of his convictions, then went on to win gold in a race that wasn't even his specialty. What fewer people know is what happened after the glory days.Liddell went to China as a missionary and was eventually captured by Japanese forces during World War II and interned in a prison camp at Weihsien. He spent his final years not in stadiums, but behind barbed wire, ministering to fellow prisoners, tutoring children, and organizing sports for the internees to keep their spirits alive. He died in that camp in February 1945, just five months before it was liberated.One of the testimonies that came out of that camp afterward was the account of a young man who had been struggling terribly with despair. He went to Liddell and poured out his heart, and Liddell didn't offer him platitudes. He said, "I know what it is to have everything stripped away and to wonder what God is doing." He had lived it. He had run in glory and he had suffered in a prison camp, and because of that, the young man felt genuinely understood. Not just advised. Understood.That is a pale picture of what Jesus offers us in Hebrews 4:15. The writer tells us that our High Priest, Jesus Himself, was touched with the feeling of our infirmities. He was tempted in all points as we are. He knew hunger, exhaustion, grief, betrayal, loneliness, and physical agony. He wept at a graveside. He sweat drops of blood in a garden. He cried out from a cross.When you bring your pain to Jesus, you are not bringing it to someone who has only read about suffering in a book. You are bringing it to the One who entered into the full weight of human experience and carried it without sin. He is not a distant God who looks down from a comfortable heaven and offers you theological explanations. He is a Savior who says, "I know. I have been there. Come to me."Whatever you are carrying tonight, He understands it at a depth no one else can reach.Let's pray: Lord Jesus, thank You for not staying at a distance. Thank You for entering into our pain, our temptation, our sorrow. Because You understand, we can come boldly to You tonight with everything we are carrying. In Your precious name, Amen.#BibleWisdomDaily #BiblicalWisdomTeaching #ChristianWisdom #Faith #DailyDevotion #TrustGod #SpiritualGrowth #RTTBROS #NightlightBe sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe, it helps get the word out.https://linktr.ee/rttbrosSHOW NOTESEpisode Title: A High Priest Who Knows | Nightlight with RTTBROSEpisode Description:This Nightlight episode with RTTBROS offers bible wisdom daily rooted in Hebrews 4:15 and a truth that changes everything about prayer: Jesus doesn't just hear your pain, He has felt it. Gene Kissinger brings biblical wisdom teaching and christian wisdom to anyone who's ever wondered if God truly understands what they're going through.Scripture Reference: Hebrews 4:15Full Transcript: [See devotion text above]Reflection Questions:Has there ever been a moment when you felt like God was too far removed from your situation to truly understand? How does Hebrews 4:15 speak to that feeling?Eric Liddell's suffering gave him credibility to comfort others. How has your own pain made you more able to minister to someone else?The verse says we can "come boldly unto the throne of grace." What would it look like for you to approach God more boldly with your real struggles this week?Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe, it helps get the word out.https://linktr.ee/rttbros

Your nerd best friends return next week with the Season 5 finale! In the meantime, check out this NERDSTALGIC episode from September 2024. Recounting our first trip to HellmouthCon two years ago as we prepare to launch some BIG NEWS about HellmouthCon 2026. Go get your tickets now and join us at Sunnydale HS (Torrance HS) in June! And while the Slayin It! podcast no longer exists, enjoy the time we got to NERD OUT about Buffy with Frank Bonacci. --------Original Description:The Nerds are back for season 4, and their NERDY travels hit a new high this summer! Travel with them and hordes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer to the Hellmouth for HellmouthCon at Torrance High School (CA), the site where early seasons of the series was filmed. From cosplay to trivia contests to panels to special fan experiences, much fun was had. Analese yielded the scythe and Rob came ready to slay the trivia competition!Special guest on this episode is Frank Bonacci, Scooby and co-host of Slaying It! with Juliet Landau podcast.Also in this episode: breaking in the Paris Olympics, upgrading old gaming consoles, spreadsheets for D&D, horror genre, Creepshow comic book reboot, and lots of Buffy knowledge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Macdonald is a skateboarding legend, Team GB Olympian, 23-time X Games medallist and officially the oldest Olympic skateboarder in history.In this episode of Origin Story, Andy Macdonald sits down with David McIntosh Jr for a funny, thoughtful and surprisingly inspiring conversation about Scottish roots, skateboarding culture, vert skating, Team GB, the Olympics, X Games, fatherhood, risk, discipline, Livingston Skatepark, making money as a pro skater, and how on earth he is still flying around ramps at 51 years old.From growing up skating in New England and Boston, to discovering his family connection to Dumfries, getting British citizenship, representing Team GB at the Paris Olympics, and becoming one of the most decorated skateboarders of all time, Andy explains what it takes to stay world-class across multiple generations of skateboarding.This is a conversation about longevity, identity, counterculture, fatherhood, clean living, Scottish pride, Olympic history, and what skateboarding can teach you that school never could.Or, to put it more simply: a poor Scottish podcaster asks a 51-year-old skateboarding icon how he's still less scared of halfpipes than most of us are of sending an email.Follow David McIntosh Jr:Instagram: @davidmcintoshjrFollow Andy Macdonald:Instagram: @andymac720Sponsored by Neutonic — the nootropic drink designed for focus, energy and getting stuff done.Use code DAVID at checkout.www.neutonic.com

Every day, millions of people navigate cities through a maze of apps, systems, and decisions - yet urban mobility remains one of the most fragmented and complex challenges cities face today. As cities grow denser and regulations, infrastructure, and mobility systems become increasingly disconnected, the pressure to keep cities moving efficiently continues to rise. Behind all of this lies an invisible intelligence layer that determines whether urban mobility works seamlessly or breaks down at scale. In this episode, Amita Goyal, Managing Partner at Zinnov, sits down with Arrive's Chief Operating Officer, Jérôme Selva, and Chief Technology Officer, Sandesh Bhat, to unpack how global mobility systems are built and scaled across 90 countries and 20,000 cities. From orchestrating movement at the Paris Olympics to building frictionless, AI-driven mobility experiences, the conversation explores what it takes to connect cities, systems, and users at scale. The discussion also dives into why India is emerging as a critical innovation hub and how talent will shape the future of urban mobility. If you're interested in systems thinking, global platforms, and building for real-world complexity, this episode offers a front-row view into the future of how cities move. Tune in now.

“I just had to always remind myself: be yourself, put in the work, stay present, and trust that it gets better as you go.”My guest for today's episode is Sharon Lokedi: the back-to-back Boston Marathon champion. Last month, she became only the second athlete since 1994 to win Boston in consecutive years, crossing the finish line in 2:18:51 for her second straight crown. The way she won it was extraordinary: she sat patiently through a 19-woman lead pack, waited until the hills, and then between 35K and 40K ran a 14:48 5K split — faster than the NCAA outdoor 5K record set on the track just two days earlier. She won by 44 seconds.Sharon won New York in 2022, finished 4th at the 2024 Paris Olympics, won Boston in 2025, and again in 2026. She has become one of the most complete competitors in the women's marathon — someone who doesn't need the fastest time on paper to believe she can beat anyone in the field on race day. She also ran the entire race on a borrowed Garmin because she left her own watch at the hotel and only realized it on the bus ride to Hopkinton.In this conversation, Sharon walks through the build, the pressure of returning as defending champion, and how she managed the expectation while staying grounded. She takes us inside the race itself: covering early moves, reading the hills, using the lead car as her focal point during that extraordinary 35-40K surge, and the moment she finally let herself enjoy it on Boylston Street.We also get into what it means to her to inspire other women and how she got to throw out the first pitch at Fenway Park.____________Host: Chris Chavez | ⁠⁠@chris_j_chavezGuest: Sharon Lokedi | @shazrineProduced by: Jasmine Fehr | ⁠⁠⁠@jasminefehr____________SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSXENDURANCE: When you finish a hard workout, the work isn't actually done. That's when recovery starts. Xendurance Protein is designed specifically to help your body recover, rebuild, and get stronger after training. It combines four different types of protein, so your body gets both fast absorbing protein for immediate recovery and slower release protein to support muscle repair over time. ⁠⁠Check it out at Xendurance.com and use code CITIUS for 25% off your first order.WAHOO: With the Wahoo KICKR RUN, you can simulate the exact Boston or London Marathon course right in your own home. You can also use the run free mode, which uses sensors to automatically match the belt speed to your stride. No buttons, no interruptions, no breaking your flow. ⁠When you use code CITIUS at checkout, you'll also get a free KICKR Headwind Smart Fan. Check it out today at wahoofitness.com.VELOUS: VELOUS makes recovery footwear designed to help runners bounce back faster between sessions. Their sandals feature Tri-Motion™ Technology: a technical three-density foam system and contoured footbed engineered to cushion impact, support your arches, and help your toes stretch and relax on every step. They keep your feet and legs properly aligned after you put in all of those weekly miles. Run. Recover. Repeat. with VELOUS! Get 20% off your VELOUS order with code CITIUSMAG20 at checkout including FREE Shipping!

She Played With the Boys in Lagos, Now Super Falcons Captain: The Rasheedat Ajibade OON Football Story This week's podcast is with Rasheedat Ajibade OON, a powerhouse in Nigerian and world football. Captain of the Super Falcons, forward for PSG Féminines, and one of the most exciting players in the women's game today. From playing street football with boys in Lagos to lifting trophies in Europe and leading Nigeria to a record 10th WAFCON title in 2025, Rasheedat brings an extraordinary first-hand perspective on what it truly takes to make it as a female professional footballer in Nigeria. From the realities of growing up in Lagos with big dreams and limited pathways, to the mindset and resilience required to captain your country on the world's biggest stages, Rasheedat breaks down the roadmap for the next generation of Nigerian football stars. Inside the Episode: The Lagos Streets: How Rasheedat fell in love with football playing with boys in her neighbourhood and found her path to the professional game. The Youth Journey: Representing Nigeria's U17 and U20 teams as captain, and what those formative years taught her about leadership and sacrifice. The Leap to Europe: Securing her first professional contract in Norway and the courage it took to leave home and build a career abroad. Rising Through the Game: From Spain's Copa de la Reina to PSG — how Rasheedat kept raising her own bar at every level. Captaining Nigeria: Leading the Super Falcons at the 2024 Paris Olympics and to a historic 2025 WAFCON title, where she was named Player of the Competition. What It Really Takes: The mindset, faith, and resilience needed to rise from street football in Lagos to the pinnacle of world football, and what that means for young girls in Nigeria today. "Leadership, for me, is about selflessness. It's about putting myself on the line, prioritising the team's needs above my own. It's about service." -Rasheedat Ajibade OON Connect with Rasheedat Ajibade:

Heimana Reynolds is an Olympic Skateboarder, a lifelong surfer, proud Hawaiian, and a HEST athlete.  Since I spent this weekend at HESTIVAL, a three-day celebration of friends, music, and  the outdoors, this episode includes a few minutes from HESTIVAL. I first chat with old friend and HEST founder Aaron Ambuske. After that, while I usually don't have many skateboarders on the show, Heimana is my second World Champion park skater-who also slays the streets and surf.  It's an event and an athlete episode with a HEST connection.   Heimana Reynolds Show Notes: 4:00: Opportunities, Hawaii, locals only, skateboarding, culture, and hard to get invited to things 22:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 23:30: California, Olympic announcement, how did that change him, X Games, competitiveness, Shawn White, and sponsors 39:00: Outdoor Research: The best is designed and tested in the brutal elements of the Pacific Northwest and beyond 40:00: Contest money, Olympic experience, and his Paris Olympic job 45:00: Inappropriate Questions  

Meet Sarah Dyce, Public Affairs and Marketing Manager at the Victorian Institute of Sport.Sarah has a wealth of experience in sports communications, working behind the scenes of the moments that matter most. After graduating with a Bachelor of Marketing and Public Relations from the University of Notre Dame in Perth, Sarah made a bold move to Melbourne in 2018.But here's the part most people don't know. Sarah never set out to work in sport. She arrived in Melbourne in 2018 with a marketing degree, no contacts, and a determination to avoid a nine-to-five in Perth's mining and oil and gas sector. She found a listing on a website better known for arts and theatre jobs, applied for an unpaid internship at Swimming Australia, and quietly outworked everyone around her until the industry had no choice but to take notice.What followed was years of contract roles spanning Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games as part of the Australian Olympic Committee's Main Press Centre team, worked the Invictus Games in Düsseldorf, the World University Games in Berlin, the Australian Open, A-League Finals Series, and helped orchastrate one of the most viral moments of the 2025 Australian Open - the now-famous Carlos Alcaraz and young fan John's encounter that captured the world's attention.In this episode, Sarah takes us through the mindset shift that made contract life work for her, the networking habits she built that kept the opportunities coming, and the deliberate decisions she made along the way that led her to the role she has today. If you've ever talked yourself out of applying for a sport role because you didn't feel "sport enough," Sarah's story is the one you need to hear!We cover:(03:07) - Interview starts(09:23) - Quick Fire Questions(16:32) - Why Sarah moved from Western Australia to Melbourne?(20:11) - What her time at Swimming Australia taught Sarah(24:08) - Why Sarah left a full-time role to pick up contract work(28:48) - Sarah's takeaways from contract work(31:54) - How Sarah managed to stack contracts(36:42) - What a day in the AOC Main Press Centre team looks like(43:14) - Differences and similarities of working at the Tokyo and Paris Olympics(51:53) - The viral AO moment Sarah helped make happen(57:27) - How Sarah landed a role at the World University Games in Berlin(01:02:46) - How Sarah's current role at the VIS came about(01:07:20) - How do you measure success across the various roles Sarah has held(01:09:28) - Biggest challenges in sports media and PR(01:11:16) - How you can stand out in a saturated sports media landscape(01:13:22) - How to handle difficult situations as a sports comms professional(01:16:19) - How to build trust and relationships with variou stakeholders in sport(01:19:00) - Impact of mentors on Sarah's journey(01:24:07) - How to land a job in sport media and PR in the next 30 days(01:25:49) - Biggest "Pinch Me" moment working in sport(01:29:39) - What is a takeaway from a family member that influenced your career in sport?(01:31:22) - Sarah's question for next guestIf you liked this ep, give these a go:#281: Journey to Head of Media Rights at Cricket Australia with Abhi Arunachalam#312: How Vimal Kumar Became a Cricket Writer, Built 600k+ on YouTube & Travelled the World#335: How to land a job at the VIS with Director of People & Community, Daniel SimonsWant a job in sport? Click here.Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokFollow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokThanks for listening, much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olympic paddler Luuka Jones-Yaxley's lined up an unexpected project after her success in Paris. Shortly after retiring from the high-performance canoe Slalom at the Paris Olympics, Luuka received a call and an offer to appear as Charlize Theron's stunt double in the Netflix film Apex. She says the offer felt like an 'April Fools joke' at first, but she was on a plane to the South Island to begin filming before she knew it. "I just received at text from a friend down in the South Island and he called me and said he's been doing a bunch of water safety on some films and that this film had approached him and they needs a kayak double for Charlize Theron - and it kind of went from there." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Celebrate Sabbath: Deeper RestPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Sabbath is more than a nap.TEXT - Hebrews 41. Recognize the need for deeper rest.Hebrews 4:1-2Exodus 20:8-112. Make every effort to enter deeper rest.Hebrews 4:9-11Genesis 23. Come to Jesus and find deeper rest.Hebrews 4:12-13Matthew 11:28-30Isaiah 26:3NEXT STEPS1. Come to Jesus and find rest.2. Meditate on Hebrews 4:11-16.3. Journal using this prompt: What prevents me from getting deeper rest?4. Explore more with Tim Keller. https://gospelinlife.com/sermon/the-rest-giver/ JOURNAL PROMPTWhat prevents me from getting deeper rest? REFLECTIONThe movie Chariots of Fire depicts the battle between Harold Abrams and Eric Liddell. The two fastest men of that time, they raced against each other at the 1924 Paris Olympics. In the movie, Harold Abrams says, “I'm running the 100 yard dash because when that gun goes off I have 10 seconds to justify myself.” He worked hard to prove his worth and feel good about who he was. Eric Liddell says, “God made me fast and when I run I feel His pleasure.” He did not work to earn this pleasure. He worked to celebrate the God who loved him, delighted in him, and gave him a good gift. One man ran to earn his identity and value. The other man ran because he knew his identity and value. Two men working hard. One man was always weary even when resting. The other man was always resting even when working. Which do you want to be?

Melanie C has been a household name for the past three decades, since the Spice Girls burst into the charts with Wannabe and went on to become the world's biggest ever girl group. She says her new solo album Sweat is a chance to bring together all the different aspects of herself, from pop star to superstar DJ, teenage raver to being fit in her 50s. She joins Anita Rani to discuss why she's bringing the joy on a quest to get people dancing, and the enduring legacy of the Spice Girls. Concerns are being raised over a lack of safeguards for ‘child influencers' after an investigation found children as young as two demonstrating skincare routines on TikTok. The Guardian's Consumer Affairs Correspondent Sarah Marsh tells Anita about their research which found that from 8,000 skincare-related posts on the social media platform, there were hundreds featuring children believed to be under 13, and at least 90 featuring children under five. Dermatologists have said children do not need multi-step skincare routines, which could damage their skin and increase anxiety about their appearance.Writer and newspaper columnist Bryony Gordon joins Anita to talk about her novel People Pleaser, her first work of fiction after writing seven memoirs about her experiences with addiction and mental health and her attempts to combat those. Maddie Haining, an 18-year-old wheelchair user from Oldham, posted online her experience of being asked to leave a Manchester nightclub for safety reasons. She described feeling embarrassed and infuriated when told that her wheelchair was a safety risk. Maddie joins Anita to explain what happened and we also hear from Dr Shani Dhanda, Disability Inclusion and Accessibility Consultant.Calli Hauger-Thackery was bronze medalist in the women's half marathon at the 2024 European Athletics Championships, and a member of the gold medal-winning team in the 2024 European Half-Marathon Cup, held at the same time. She represented Great Britain at the 2024 Paris Olympics and England at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. She's just returned from the Boston Marathon which took place on Monday, where she completed the marathon whilst 22-weeks pregnant with her first child. She tells Anita about her achievement. Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Corinna Jones

Most people watch the Olympics and see the result. Chari Hawkins lived two and a half decades of work to get there, and almost didn't make it. I sit down with US Olympian and world-class heptathlete Chari Hawkins for a wide-ranging conversation about what it actually takes to build mental toughness from scratch, compete at the highest level with a broken heart, and figure out who you are when the sport is no longer the whole answer.This is not a highlight reel conversation. Chari is honest about the panic attacks, the identity crises, the years of therapy, the breakdowns under a tent at track meets, and the visualization breakthrough that got her to the 2024 Paris Olympics. She's also sharp, curious, and deeply thoughtful about what sport teaches you about life, not the other way around. If you've ever had to do hard things while scared, this one is for you.What we explore:Why tying your identity to a single role, athlete, title, achievement, sets you up for a crisis the moment it ends.How Chari used a three-word visualization framework to silence the fear before the race that got her to Paris.Why mental toughness is not a personality trait, and what the actual work of building it looks like under pressure.What not winning a World Championship medal gave her that a podium finish never could have.How competition-day nutrition, breathwork, and sleep tools function as a performance system, and what happens when you get them wrong.Chapter:00:00 Intro01:35 Why Competing Can Disconnect You From Yourself10:56 Why She Chose the Heptathlon16:49 How to Learn New Skills Faster Than Everyone Else21:31 Sports Psychology Tools That Actually Work36:28 How to Support Someone After Failure49:25 The “See, Feel, Trust” Performance Technique01:00:10 Parenting, Discipline, and Mental Strength01:12:41 Peak Performance and Age in the Olympics01:24:05 Bouncing Back After a Devastating Moment01:34:46 What Losing Teaches You That Winning Can't01:36:54 What Athletes Eat on Competition Day01:47:08 Balancing Training, Recovery, and Performance01:51:05 A 30-Day Plan to Build Mental Strength02:00:22 Sprint Training Mindset and Workouts02:11:17 Overcoming Injury Fear and Recovery02:17:33 Sleep, Travel, and Mental Recovery Tools02:28:46 Future Goals and Final Lessons About Chari HawkinsChari Hawkins is a US Olympic heptathlete who competed at the 2024 Paris Olympics. One of the most mentally transparent athletes in track and field, she has spent over 20 years competing at the world-class level across seven events, from the 100 hurdles to the 800m, and has become as well known for her openness about the mental side of sport as she has for her performance. She is based in Utah and trains alongside her husband CJ, who serves as both her training partner and one of her closest sources of perspective.Connect with Chari HawkinsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_charihawkins/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@_charihawkins TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_charihawkins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChariTrack X: https://x.com/_charihawkins Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Natalie was close to walking away from triathlon altogether after the disappointment of Paris Olympics. Then everything changed. In this episode, she opens up about the low point, the mindset shift, and how she turned it into an explosive start in long course with two straight 70.3 wins and podiums in more 50% of races in 2025. This is the raw story of what happens when an elite athlete rebuilds, backs herself, and finds joy in racing again.0:00 Natalie is back0:18 The Tokyo heartbreak1:33 Paris dream, tough reality3:21 Why the Olympics went wrong4:09 The coaching chaos behind it all6:07 Commonwealth Games medal memories8:00 The post-Paris crash9:02 Why long course saved her love for triathlon10:08 The coach and training setup that changed everything11:21 Winning sick at Geelong12:47 Port Mac and the early momentum13:36 Vomiting before races from pressure15:05 Three wins and six podiums in year one16:38 Confidence, execution, and racing free18:45 The biggest long-course training changes19:09 500km bike weeks and full TT focus20:42 Why she runs less than people think21:43 Swim sessions that keep her sharp23:44 Inside a pro week of training26:22 The brick session she leans on28:29 Riding to watts vs riding to feel33:09 The bike strength work behind her gains34:39 The run sessions making her dangerous37:06 The injury setback that helped her improve42:13 The fueling mistake she will never repeat46:17 Watching other pros without copying them50:13 Why Ironman is not the plan yet52:29 Gold Coast disappointment unpacked58:50 Race Ranger, drafting data, and online backlash1:05:47 Her definition of success now If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, go to trivelocoaching.com.au Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For someone still under 30, Riley Fitzsimmons has already achieved plenty in sprint kayaking. A triple Olympian, he's risen rapidly through the ranks, culminating in a famous silver medal at the Paris Olympics as part of Australia's K4 500m team, finishing just 0.04 seconds behind the great German crew. But for Riley, those achievements are only the beginning. With the hunger and drive to make it to a fourth Games in LA, his dream of standing atop the Olympic podium and winning gold for Australia burns brighter than ever. In this fun, engaging and inspiring chat, Riley opens up about his journey, from the deep lows after Rio and Tokyo to the pure joy of finally claiming an Olympic medal in 2024. Don't miss this one, it's a fantastic insight into the mindset of a true Olympian!

This week on the Fight for Iowa Podcast, Gary Dolphin previews the NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships and Iowa's presence on the national stage.Sophomore standout Oralee Tran is set to compete for a national title on the uneven bars after scoring a perfect 10 at regionals. Tran becomes the first Hawkeye to qualify on bars since 2003 and brings international experience from the Paris Olympics and Pan Am Games.Dolph sits down with Tran and head coach Jen Llewellyn to discuss her journey, preparation, and mindset heading into nationals.Plus, a look at Iowa's season finish, Llewellyn's Coach of the Year honors, and what's ahead for the program.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The New York Liberty are BUILT DIFFERENT this offseason — and Erica L. Ayala and Brian Fleurantin broke it all down on this week's Gotta Get Up, the podcast for New York Liberty fans brought to you by Black Rosie Media.Satou Sabally is headed to Brooklyn on a multiyear deal, reuniting with former Oregon teammate Sabrina Ionescu and forming one of the most loaded frontcourts in WNBA history alongside Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones. But how does the elder Sabally sister actually FIT? Is the Liberty roster too big? What happens when Stewart and Sabally both need to play the four? And what about the concussion that cost her the 2025 Finals — can we really count on her staying healthy?We also got into the fan favorites whose statuses are still up in the air:

Sam is a French boulder and lead climber who has medals from several world cups and competed alongside his sister, Zelia at the Paris Olympics! In this episode, we'll learn more about what it's like growing up in a climbing family, tips for climbing as a short king, why he struggled in the 2025 season, and how he self-coaches.Guest links:Sam's InstagramGuitar InstagramReference links:Thank you Mad Rock for sponsoring this episode! Use code 'notrealclimber' for 10% off your ENTIRE order, even if you're a returning customer! https://madrock.com/Learn more about the podcast at www.thatsnotrealclimbingpodcast.comFollow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thatsnotrealclimbingpodcastJoin the FREE community in Discord! https://discord.gg/QTa668g8zpJoin Patreon for a welcome gift, deleted scenes, and question priority: www.patreon.com/thatsnotrealclimbingpodcastTimestamps of discussion topics0:00 - Intro1:24 - Mad Rock Shoutout!!2:34 - His mother still competing at 42 years old7:45 - Getting into climbing and competing9:31 - AUDIENCE Q: Did growing up in a climbing family add pressure?12:52 - Struggling between youth and senior circuits16:51 - Rough 2025 season22:53 - 2028 Olympics strategy26:37 - Being a short king31:34 - AUDIENCE Q: Tips for short kings?35:41 - Training with the French team37:51 - AUDIENCE Q: how do you self coach?41:21 - Training only with climbing45:21 - Gyms worth visiting in Paris47:05 - Secrets to French slab51:37 - AUDIENCE Q: What are you thinking about when climbing?56:06 - Mental game58:41 - 2026 goals1:01:22 - AUDIENCE Q: Playing guitar?1:04:58 - AUDIENCE Q: Can you make a living climbing?1:08:40 - AUDIENCE Q: How to gain finger strength?1:12:23 - AUDIENCE Q: Recovery routine?1:15:56 - Where to find Sam

Send us Fan MailPiper speaks with FEI Level 4 Course Designer, Technical Delegate and Course Director Guilherme Jorge who recently designed the $1,000,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix at Wellington International and served as the Jumping Technical Delegate at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Guilherme Jorge is an FEI Level 4 Course Designer, an FEI Level 4 Technical Delegate and an FEI Course Director who has worked at six Olympic Games, including the 2024 Paris Olympics as the Jumping Technical Delegate and the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games as the Course Designer. Originally from Brazil but now living in Wellington, FL, Guilherme started as a sport horse veterinarian in 1990 and practiced for eight years before becoming a course designer. For the last nine years, Guilherme has been the course designer for the final grand prix at Wellington International. He was also the Head Course Designer at the 2005 and 2007 FEI World Cup Finals in Las Vegas, the Head Course Designer at the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, and the Head Course Designer at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, among many other top shows in the world.Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSponsor: Sentinel  Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person live event!

Just days after celebrating her 19th birthday, Quan Hongchan — a three-time Olympic gold medalist recognized around the world — found herself at the center of a wave of online abuse, prompting Chinese authorities to step in with a co-ordinated response.刚刚庆祝完19岁生日之后，三枚奥运金牌得主、享誉世界的全红婵发现自己成为了一波网络暴力 的中心，促使中国有关部门采取协同应对措施介入。In statements released on Wednesday, the Ersha Sports Training Center of Guangdong and the Swimming Management Center of the General Administration of Sport of China confirmed they had launched investigations into cyberbullying, malicious attacks and the spread of false information targeting Quan and other members of the national diving team.在周三发布的声明中，广东二沙体育训练中心和国家体育总局游泳管理中心确认，已针对全红婵及国家跳水队其他成员所遭受的网络欺凌、恶意攻击和虚假信息传播展开调查。The cases have been reported to police.相关案件已向警方报案。The national swimming authority said it is working with relevant departments in Guangdong province, Quan's home region, to verify and handle the matter.国家游泳管理部门表示，正在与全红婵家乡广东省的相关部门合作，核实并处理此事。It pledged a zero-tolerance approach, stating that any violations would be dealt with "seriously and without leniency".管理部门承诺采取零容忍态度，表示任何违规行为都将“严肃处理，绝不姑息”。Quan rose to international prominence at the Tokyo Olympics, where, at the age of 14, she won gold, before going on to secure two more titles at the Paris Olympics.全红婵在东京奥运会上一举成名，当时年仅14岁的她夺得金牌，随后又在巴黎奥运会上再获两枚金牌。In recent interviews, she has spoken candidly about the pressures she has faced away from the pool.在最近的采访中，她坦率地谈到了自己在赛场之外所面临的压力。Since Paris, Quan has undergone a natural growth spurt, increasing her height by around 10 centimeters and gaining approximately eight kilograms.自巴黎奥运会以来，全红婵经历了自然的生长发育期，身高增加了约10厘米，体重增加了约8公斤。In a sport where body control and weight are closely linked to performance, such changes, while normal, have become the focus of sustained online scrutiny.在一项身体控制和体重与表现密切相关的运动中，这种变化虽然正常，却成为了网络上持续关注的焦点。During the 2025 World Cup season, Quan said she was repeatedly labeled "fat" on social media.在2025年世界杯赛季期间，全红婵表示自己在社交媒体上反复被贴上“胖”的标签。"People keep saying my weight is too heavy," she said in a recent magazine interview.“人们一直说我体重太重了，”她在最近的一次杂志采访中说道。"I am terrified of the scale now because so many people are saying I am fat."“我现在很害怕上秤，因为有太多人说我很胖。”She added that the scrutiny extended beyond competition into daily life. "Not just within the team, but also in public, every day people would say I was fat," she said.她还补充说，这种 网络暴力从比赛延伸到了日常生活中。“不仅是在队里，而且在公共场合，每天都有人说我胖，”她说道。Quan said the experience affected her both physically and mentally, leading to anxiety, sleep difficulties and recurring nightmares. At one point, she considered retiring from the sport.全红婵表示，这段经历对她的身心都造成了影响，导致她焦虑、睡眠困难和反复做噩梦。她一度考虑退役。Under sustained pressure, she also restricted her diet and continued training, despite episodes of dizziness.在持续的压力下，她还限制饮食并坚持训练，尽管出现了头晕的症状。Reflecting on the eve of 2026 New Year, she said she spent the evening quietly at home.回顾2026年新年前夜，她说自己是在家中安静度过的。"I hope for happiness," she said. "But even more, I hope that those who attack me stop cursing at me, stop cursing my family, and stop cursing my friends."“我希望得到快乐，”她说，“但我更希望那些攻击我的人不要再骂我，不要再骂我的家人，也不要再骂我的朋友。”In its statement, the Guangdong-based Ersha center described the online attacks as placing "undue public pressure on, and causing psychological harm to" the athlete.广东二沙中心在声明中指出，这些网络攻击给运动员造成了“过度的公众压力和心理伤害”。It warned that defamation, abusive language and the deliberate spreading of false information targeting athletes and their families crosses legal and ethical boundaries, disrupts training and daily life and undermines the sporting environment.该中心警告说，针对运动员及其家人的诽谤、辱骂性语言和故意传播虚假信息的行为跨越了法律和道德界限，扰乱了训练和日常生活，并破坏了体育环境。The center issued its statement under the title "Say a resolute 'no' to toxic fandom culture", calling for greater restraint online and a return to respect for athletes' efforts and achievements.该中心以“坚决对畸形饭圈文化说‘不'”为题发布了声明，呼吁网上更加克制，回归对运动员努力和成就的尊重。It said it would pursue those responsible for such attacks and ensure they face legal accountability.该中心表示，将追究那些对此类攻击负责的人，并确保他们承担法律责任。The national swimming authority echoed the concerns, warning against the influence of extreme "fan circle" culture in sport.国家游泳管理部门也表达了同样的担忧，警告极端“饭圈”文化对体育的影响。It said that such behavior harms athletes' well-being and affects the image of China's national teams, pledging to strengthen protection systems, including mental health support and public education.该部门表示，这种行为损害了运动员的身心健康，影响了国家队的形象，并承诺加强保护体系，包括心理健康支持和公众教育。The case has drawn wider attention to the impact of online abuse on athletes, particularly younger competitors navigating both elite sport and personal development under intense public scrutiny.此案引发了更广泛的关注，即网络 暴力 对运动员的影响，尤其是那些在公众密切关注下同时应对精英体育和个人成长的年轻选手。Similar incidents have affected other high-profile athletes in recent years, including Quan's diving teammate Chen Yuxi, table tennis players Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin, and volleyball player Zhu Ting.近年来，类似事件也影响了其他知名运动员，包括全红婵的跳水队友陈芋汐、乒乓球运动员樊振东和王楚钦，以及排球运动员朱婷。Fan and Wang, in particular, have faced repeated incidents of privacy violations and coordinated online abuse. Fan has publicly condemned individuals who leaked his personal identification and travel details, while Wang has encountered crowding and harassment at airports, alongside persistent online attacks fueled by rival fan groups.尤其是樊振东和王楚钦，多次遭遇隐私泄露和有组织的网络 暴力。樊振东公开谴责了泄露其个人身份信息和行程细节的人，而王楚钦则在机场遭遇过围堵和骚扰，同时还面临着对立粉丝群体煽动的持续网络攻击。Both athletes have issued formal appeals urging the public to respect their personal boundaries, underscoring how such behavior has disrupted their daily lives and training routines.两位运动员都已正式呼吁公众尊重他们的个人边界，强调此类行为如何干扰了他们的日常生活和训练常规。Weighing in on the issue, the Procuratorate Daily said the case highlights a governance challenge: the relatively low cost of committing online abuse, compared with the higher cost of defending one's rights.《检察日报》就此问题发表评论指出，此案凸显了一个治理难题：实施网络 暴力 的成本相对较低，而维权的成本却较高。The publication called on online platforms to strengthen supervision, prioritize the protection of personal rights and curb the spread of harmful content at its source. It also urged judicial authorities to enhance enforcement to improve deterrence, including clarifying the responsibilities of administrators of online groups.该报呼吁网络平台加强监管，优先保护个人权利，并从源头上遏制有害内容的传播。它还敦促司法机关加强执法以提高威慑力，包括明确网络群组管理者的责任。Legal experts said those responsible for online abuse could face civil, administrative and criminal liability.法律专家表示，那些对网络暴力负有责任的人可能面临民事、行政和刑事责任。Zhao Liangshan, a senior partner at a law firm in Shaanxi province, said victims may seek to halt infringements, request public apologies and claim compensation under civil law.陕西省某律师事务所高级合伙人赵良善表示，受害者可以依据民法要求停止侵害、请求公开道歉和索赔。In more serious cases, offenders could face detention, fines or criminal charges such as defamation, which can carry a penalty of up to three years in prison.在更严重的情况下，违法者可能面临拘留、罚款或诽谤等刑事指控，最高可判处三年监禁。He added that individuals or accounts that organize or incite coordinated online attacks may bear heavier legal responsibility.他补充说，组织或煽动有组织网络攻击的个人或账号可能承担更重的法律责任。Local police said Quan's case remains under investigation. Authorities said the response reflects broader efforts to address online misconduct in the sports sector and to foster a more orderly and respectful environment for athletes.当地警方表示，全红婵的案件仍在调查中。有关部门表示，此次回应反映了在体育领域应对网络不当行为、为运动员营造更有序、更受尊重的环境的广泛努力。resilience /rɪˈzɪliəns/ — 韧性，复原力scrutiny /ˈskruːtəni/ — scrutinizing 审视，仔细检查（文中指公众的密切关注和挑剔）leniency /ˈliːniənsi/ — 宽大，仁慈（文中“without leniency”即“绝不姑息”）accountability /əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti/ — accountability 责任，问责（文中指让施暴者承担法律责任）

In this episode of the podcast “Running: State of the Sport,” we interview American superstar Grant Fisher. Fisher is one of the greatest American distance track runners ever.He has run the fastest American times ever in the 3000, 5000, and 10,000 meters, and he won bronze medals in both the 10,000 and 5000 at the 2024 Paris Olympics.Most recently, Fisher completed his first serious road race in the super-competitive New York City Half Marathon. And he finished the tough course in a fast 60:53, although that was only good enough for 14th place.Now Fisher faces one of the toughest decisions of his running career: Should he switch to the marathon for the 2028 Olympics, or stick with the track? In this pod, he analyzes the pros and cons of his thinking on this important question.Fisher also talks about the full arc of his legendary running career. In high school in Michigan, he won two Footlocker XC Championships, and ran a 3:59 mile. He then ran successfully for four years at Stanford before signing a Nike contract and running with the Bowerman TC. Two years ago, he moved from Oregon to Park City, Utah, to reunite with his former high school coach, Mike Scannell. The pairing has worked well, especially in Paris. The whole running world will be watching Fisher's racing the next two years as he positions himself for the LA 2028 Olympics. In this pod, he explains where he is today, and where he hopes to go.For more about Fisher, check out his Instagram account.WHERE TO FIND "RUNNING: STATE OF THE SPORT"Use your smartphone to download our podcast from Apple, Spotify, Pandora, or YouTube Podcasts. Once you've selected your favorite app, search for "running state of the sport."With your computer, tablet, or smartphone, you can also listen direct to “Running: State of the Sport” at the below internet links.AppleSpotifyAudiblePandoraI Heart RadioYouTube"Running: State of the Sport" is brought to you by MarathonHandbook.com and RunLongRunHealthy.com. Marathon Handbook is the world's leading marathon website, with a special focus on trustworthy running information and free, runner-tested training plans for all ability levels."Run Long, Run Healthy" is a weekly newsletter focused on the newest, most scientific, and most useful training advice for runners. It was launched by Amby in 2021, and is now edited by Brady Holmer, exercise physiologist and 2:24 marathon runner.

Title of podcast: Mastering the Mindset of Resilience: Olympic Fencing, Leadership, and the Power of Process Over Outcome with Alexander Toffolides In this episode of the Superstar Communicator Podcast, host Susan Heaton-Wright speaks with Alexander Toffolides, Cyprus's first Olympic fencer, who competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Alexander Toffolides shares insights from his 21-year journey in elite sport, discusses the importance of mastering resilience, and explains how performing under pressure relates to both sports and everyday life. The conversation covers his Olympic experiences, mental preparation, and valuable lessons about taking responsibility and enjoying the process.   Key Points from the Interview What is Fencing? Alexander Toffolides explains fencing as "physical chess," a sport where strength, strategy, and tactics matter more than physique or gender. Fencing's history is tied to dueling, but today it's accessible and inclusive 02:04. Olympic Experience and Unique Opening Ceremony Describes the Paris Olympic Games as magical, with the opening ceremony held on boats along the River Seine, a moment watched by 2 billion people. Alexander Toffolides chose to enjoy the experience, prioritizing being present over staying dry in the rain 03:01. The Path to Elite Sports Becoming an elite athlete is fueled by enjoyment and dedication. Success requires a holistic effort, including mental and physical preparation, good sleep, and nutrition—not just training 04:32, 05:40. Responsibility and Self-Leadership in Pursuing Goals Alexander Toffolides details his transition from representing Britain (supported by a full coaching staff) to Cyprus (self-managing every aspect). This required taking full responsibility and accountability for his journey 11:13. Process Over Outcome Key learning: focus on the process, not the outcome. Even when giving 100% effort, results can be out of your control due to circumstances or competition 14:26. Progress is not always linear; failures and setbacks can lead to valuable development 15:33. Controlling the Controllables Emphasizes the concept of "controlling the controllables"—you can only fully control your own actions and reactions, not external circumstances or other people 16:31. Mental Preparation for Performing Under Pressure Describes his "mental warm-up": Focusing on the present through box breathing, Rationalizing and verbalizing negative thoughts, Scenario planning by visualizing how to react in different situations 24:06, 25:04. Reward and Self-Kindness After intense preparation, rewarding oneself and celebrating is essential. Be kind to yourself to sustain motivation and confidence 08:52. Top Tips for Success Take responsibility: "You are the captain of your own ship." Prioritize process over outcome. Apply holistic effort to all preparation. Build a supportive community around you. Most importantly—enjoy the journey 26:30. Looking Ahead Alexander Toffolides is preparing for upcoming competitions including the Commonwealth Games, European Games, and aims for the 2028 LA Olympics. He's also focused on sharing his message through workshops and media 28:25. Connecting With Alexander Book: "Fighting for Your Dream: Mastering Resilience and Performing When It Really Matters," available on Amazon. Website: alextoffoleedies.com Socials: Instagram and LinkedIn 29:18.     This episode offers lessons in pursuing excellence, maintaining resilience, and applying the mindset of elite performance to any area of life. Download the transcript of the interview    Alexander Toffolides is Cyprus's first Olympic fencer, having competed at the 2024 Paris Olympics after a remarkable 21-year journey in elite sport. Born to a British mother and Cypriot father, Alex initially represented Britain—becoming a British national champion and European Games champion—before switching to compete for Cyprus in honor of his late father and family heritage. His path to Olympic qualification was anything but straightforward, facing heartbreaks as he narrowly missed out on previous Games and ultimately achieving his dream after years of relentless dedication. Alex's journey was marked by resilience, personal responsibility, and the ability to perform under intense pressure, often without a large support team behind him. Today, Alexander Toffolides is not only an athlete, but also an author ("Fighting for Your Dream: Mastering Resilience and Performing When It Really Matters"), motivational speaker, and performance mindset coach. He helps individuals and organizations excel when it counts most, sharing practical strategies drawn from his own experiences in both sport and life.   We create this podcast to empower others to speak and communicate with impact. Weselffund. If you value our content, we would be so grateful if you could'buy us a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/superstarcomms   Why not grab our Ten Top Tips to Being a SuperStar Communicator here   Buy the SuperStar Communicator 30 Day Plan here Find out more about Susan Heaton-Wright–our host:https://offers.superstarcommunicator.com/susan-heaton-wright   Check out our SuperStar Communicator Store:https://offers.superstarcommunicator.com/superstar-communicator-store   SuperStar Communicator deliver a range of speeches, masterclasses, facilitated workshops and coaching for emerging leaders. We focus on empowering emerging talent to speak and communicate with clarity,confidence and credibility. If you would like more details please email us at hello@superstarcommunicator.com or why not book a call.   You can listen to all episodes of the SuperStar Communicator podcast and subscribe here.

Title of podcast: Mastering the Mindset of Resilience: Olympic Fencing, Leadership, and the Power of Process Over Outcome with Alexander Toffolides In this episode of the Superstar Communicator Podcast, host Susan Heaton-Wright speaks with Alexander Toffolides, Cyprus's first Olympic fencer, who competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Alexander Toffolides shares insights from his 21-year journey in elite sport, discusses the importance of mastering resilience, and explains how performing under pressure relates to both sports and everyday life. The conversation covers his Olympic experiences, mental preparation, and valuable lessons about taking responsibility and enjoying the process.   Key Points from the Interview What is Fencing? Alexander Toffolides explains fencing as "physical chess," a sport where strength, strategy, and tactics matter more than physique or gender. Fencing's history is tied to dueling, but today it's accessible and inclusive 02:04. Olympic Experience and Unique Opening Ceremony Describes the Paris Olympic Games as magical, with the opening ceremony held on boats along the River Seine, a moment watched by 2 billion people. Alexander Toffolides chose to enjoy the experience, prioritizing being present over staying dry in the rain 03:01. The Path to Elite Sports Becoming an elite athlete is fueled by enjoyment and dedication. Success requires a holistic effort, including mental and physical preparation, good sleep, and nutrition—not just training 04:32, 05:40. Responsibility and Self-Leadership in Pursuing Goals Alexander Toffolides details his transition from representing Britain (supported by a full coaching staff) to Cyprus (self-managing every aspect). This required taking full responsibility and accountability for his journey 11:13. Process Over Outcome Key learning: focus on the process, not the outcome. Even when giving 100% effort, results can be out of your control due to circumstances or competition 14:26. Progress is not always linear; failures and setbacks can lead to valuable development 15:33. Controlling the Controllables Emphasizes the concept of "controlling the controllables"—you can only fully control your own actions and reactions, not external circumstances or other people 16:31. Mental Preparation for Performing Under Pressure Describes his "mental warm-up": Focusing on the present through box breathing, Rationalizing and verbalizing negative thoughts, Scenario planning by visualizing how to react in different situations 24:06, 25:04. Reward and Self-Kindness After intense preparation, rewarding oneself and celebrating is essential. Be kind to yourself to sustain motivation and confidence 08:52. Top Tips for Success Take responsibility: "You are the captain of your own ship." Prioritize process over outcome. Apply holistic effort to all preparation. Build a supportive community around you. Most importantly—enjoy the journey 26:30. Looking Ahead Alexander Toffolides is preparing for upcoming competitions including the Commonwealth Games, European Games, and aims for the 2028 LA Olympics. He's also focused on sharing his message through workshops and media 28:25. Connecting With Alexander Book: "Fighting for Your Dream: Mastering Resilience and Performing When It Really Matters," available on Amazon. Website: alextoffoleedies.com Socials: Instagram and LinkedIn 29:18.     This episode offers lessons in pursuing excellence, maintaining resilience, and applying the mindset of elite performance to any area of life. Download the transcript of the interview    Alexander Toffolides is Cyprus's first Olympic fencer, having competed at the 2024 Paris Olympics after a remarkable 21-year journey in elite sport. Born to a British mother and Cypriot father, Alex initially represented Britain—becoming a British national champion and European Games champion—before switching to compete for Cyprus in honor of his late father and family heritage. His path to Olympic qualification was anything but straightforward, facing heartbreaks as he narrowly missed out on previous Games and ultimately achieving his dream after years of relentless dedication. Alex's journey was marked by resilience, personal responsibility, and the ability to perform under intense pressure, often without a large support team behind him. Today, Alexander Toffolides is not only an athlete, but also an author ("Fighting for Your Dream: Mastering Resilience and Performing When It Really Matters"), motivational speaker, and performance mindset coach. He helps individuals and organizations excel when it counts most, sharing practical strategies drawn from his own experiences in both sport and life.   We create this podcast to empower others to speak and communicate with impact. Weselffund. If you value our content, we would be so grateful if you could'buy us a coffee' https://www.buymeacoffee.com/superstarcomms   Why not grab our Ten Top Tips to Being a SuperStar Communicator here   Buy the SuperStar Communicator 30 Day Plan here Find out more about Susan Heaton-Wright–our host:https://offers.superstarcommunicator.com/susan-heaton-wright   Check out our SuperStar Communicator Store:https://offers.superstarcommunicator.com/superstar-communicator-store   SuperStar Communicator deliver a range of speeches, masterclasses, facilitated workshops and coaching for emerging leaders. We focus on empowering emerging talent to speak and communicate with clarity,confidence and credibility. 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A 13-year-old Chinese breakdancer has made history as the first Chinese dancer to secure the junior world title at the world's largest street dance competition.3月8日，在巴黎举行的2026年Juste Debout世界街舞大赛上，13岁的中国霹雳舞选手李勇秋成功夺冠，也成为又一位在该项全球最大规模街舞赛事中夺得青少年组世界冠军的中国舞者。Li Yongqiu, from Southwest China's Chongqing municipality, took home the title on March 8 at Juste Debout 2026 in Paris against a field of over 4,000 international competitors.这位来自重庆的少年在超过4000名国际参赛者中脱颖而出，摘得桂冠。Li, known in the dance community as "Qiu Qiu", clinched the gold after a high-stakes final where he successfully adapted his breaking repertoire to house and hip-hop tracks — genres outside his primary discipline.李勇秋在街舞圈内被称为“秋秋”。在竞争激烈的决赛中，李勇秋成功将霹雳舞动作与浩室音乐和嘻哈音乐融合，这两个舞种并非他的主项，最终他凭借出色发挥斩获金牌。"As Chinese, we strive for excellence," said Li following his win. "We shouldn't back down just because others are doing well; on the contrary, the better they are, the more determined I am to excel, and even surpass them."赛后李勇秋表示：“作为中国人，我们就是追求卓越。我们不能因为别人跳得好就退缩，反而要更加努力，争取超越他们。”Li's head coach, Lai Junquan, said the boy has a strong and determined personality.主教练赖俊全表示，这位少年个性坚韧要强。"He is relentless in perfecting moves, highly self-disciplined in training and has a strong internal drive, making him very well suited for breaking," Lai said.“他在技术动作上追求极致，训练中高度自律，自我驱动力强，非常适合霹雳舞运动。”The coach highlighted Li's remarkable adaptability and steady performance under pressure.赖俊全特别强调了李勇秋出色的临场应变能力和稳定的心理素质。The annual Juste Debout, founded in France in 2002, attracts elite dancers in styles such as hip-hop, popping, locking and breaking. This year's event drew over 4,000 competitors from more than 40 countries, with some 400 advancing to the finals.Juste Debout年度赛事2002年创办于法国，汇集嘻哈、机械舞、锁舞、霹雳舞等风格的顶尖舞者。本届赛事吸引来自40余个国家的4000余名选手参赛，约400人晋级决赛。Li, a student at Nanhua Middle School in Chongqing's Liangjiang New Area, started breakdancing at the age of 8.李勇秋是重庆两江新区南华中学学生，8岁开始学习霹雳舞。His impressive skills led to his selection for the Chongqing Breakdancing Team in 2022, organized by the Chongqing Social Sports Guidance Center and the sports bureau in the city's Shapingba district.凭借出众的技艺，他于2022年入选由重庆市社会体育指导中心与沙坪坝区体育局组建的重庆霹雳舞队。According to his personal coach, Chen Long, Li practices five to six days a week, typically training for up to three hours after school on weekdays, and six to eight hours on weekends — all while keeping up with his school work.据私人教练陈龙介绍，李勇秋每周保持五到六天训练，平日在放学后训练三小时，周末则坚持六至八小时高强度训练，同时兼顾学业。Street dance originated in the late 1960s and early 1970s in the United States, emerging from neighborhood parties hosted by African American and Latino youth.街舞起源于20世纪60年代末至70年代初的美国，由非裔与拉丁裔青少年在社区派对上开创。In New York, breaking, also known as B-boying, rapidly gained popularity. The style features moves such as top rock, floor work and freezes, emphasizing competition and physical skill.在纽约，霹雳舞迅速风靡，其标志性动作包括起始步法、地板动作和静态定格等，强调竞技性与身体技巧。Breaking was officially approved by the International Olympic Committee in 2020 to be included as a competition event at the 2024 Paris Olympics.2020年，国际奥委会正式批准霹雳舞成为2024年巴黎奥运会比赛项目。Li said his goal is to one day represent China in the Olympics and compete in breaking.李勇秋表示，他的目标是有一天能代表中国参加奥运会霹雳舞比赛。"Although there are guidelines for skills and techniques, street dance's expression and spirit have no fixed rules," said coach Lai.教练赖俊全说：“虽然霹雳舞有技巧与技术的规范，但其表达与精神从不设限。”"If everything were standardized, it would lose its charm. That's why, along with learning international styles, we are also exploring our own traditional cultures to incorporate into street dance."“若一切标准化，便失去了魅力。因此，我们在学习国际流行风格的同时，也正在探索将中国传统文化元素融入街舞。”Other young Chinese dancers also delivered notable performances at Juste Debout 2026.本届Juste Debout赛事中，还有多位中国青少年舞者表现亮眼。According to Beijing Youth Daily, Liu Yangjunmiao reached the top eight in the junior category, and Zhang Xinlan and Zhang Chuyi advanced to the top eight in the adult popping division, becoming the only Asian duo to achieve that status.据《北京青年报》报道，刘杨峻淼跻身少儿组八强；张昕澜与张楚壹晋级成人组机械舞八强，成为该组别唯一晋级八强的亚洲组合。breakdancer /ˈbreɪkdænsər/霹雳舞者relentless /rɪˈlentləs/坚持不懈的self-disciplined /ˌselfˈdɪsəplɪnd/自律的

Nina Kennedy is always a fun interview, but what about when she's endured one of the hardest years of her career? When the pole vaulter won gold at the Paris Olympics there was a sense that this was an athlete who was about to go on a tear. It's been a frustrating year and a half since. Plagued by injury, she's missed major meets and endured serious surgery. Typically, Kennedy has found the silver lining as she emerges for the Maurie Plant meet. She shares her glass-half-full attitude with us.Featured: Nina Kennedy, Olympic champion.To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

最近，好莱坞知名演员Timothée（甜茶）在小红书上卖霉豆腐的视频特别火！今天，我们就来聊聊这位好莱坞顶流的中国行，以及中西方不同的街头文化（street culture）。01. How Did Timothée Get the Name “Sweet Tea” ? 甜茶的名字是怎么来的？甜茶就是well-known actor（知名演员）Timothée Chalamet。他还被奥斯卡提名了（nominated for an Oscar）。为什么叫他“甜茶”呢？其实是一个特别有意思的谐音。他英文名里的“Tim”跟汉语里“甜”的发音有些像，“Cha”发音很像中文的“茶”，Tim + Cha连在一起，听起来就像“甜茶”。这是一个语音上的小绰号（phonetic nickname），中国网友起名字真的很有创意（Chinese fans are so creative with names）。02. What Did Timothée Do During His China Trip? 甜茶的中国行都干了啥？甜茶这次来中国干了不少事。网上特别火的就是他在成都街头卖“霉豆腐”。霉豆腐和豆腐乳（fermented tofu）不太一样，它是白色的，上面还有一层白色的霉菌（it has a layer of white mold on top）。他甚至还去公园里和大爷大妈切磋乒乓球。可以说，中国的街头文化（street culture）已经被甜茶掌握精髓了。03. Western Street Culture: Graffiti, Skateboarding and Breakdancing西方街头文化：涂鸦、滑板与街舞中西方街头文化差别很大。在西方，提到街头文化，首先想到的就是涂鸦（graffiti）。画面感很强：一堆年轻人正在滑滑板（skateboarding），旁边就是一大面有彩色涂鸦的墙。还有大型的墙绘（massive murals），画在建筑物的侧面，有些真的非常漂亮。但是，未经允许的涂鸦是违法的（unauthorized graffiti is illegal），可能会被罚款（get fined），甚至被逮捕（even arrested）。除了涂鸦，西方街头文化还包括滑板（skateboarding）、街头篮球（street basketball）和霹雳舞（breakdancing）。霹雳舞是街舞（street dance）的一种，它还作为新项目第一次在2024年巴黎奥运会上亮相（breaking was in the 2024 Paris Olympics）。嘻哈（hip-hop）和说唱（rap）也是街头文化的重要组成部分，它们起源于20世纪70年代纽约的布朗克斯区（the Bronx in New York），最开始是社区街头派对（block parties），人们就在街上做音乐。04. Chinese Street Culture: Night Markets, Plaza Dancing and Table Tennis中国街头文化：夜市、广场舞与乒乓球中国街头文化最重要的一部分，就是夜市（Chinese night market）。夜市里的街边美食（street food）是重中之重。比如甜茶卖的霉豆腐，还有烧烤（BBQ），烤玉米（roasted corn）、烤鱿鱼（grilled squid）等等。除了美食，还有广场舞（plaza dancing）。大家聚在广场一起跳舞，看起来特别有活力（it looks so joyful）。乒乓球（table tennis）也随处可见。主播Emma表示她的小区楼下就有乒乓球桌，经常能看到大爷大妈切磋球技。如果说西方街头文化更偏向自我表达（self-expression），比如涂鸦、说唱、舞蹈，是个人在表达自己；那么中国的街头文化更偏向一种集体性的氛围（community vibe），大家一起跳舞、一起吃饭、一起打球。所以，甜茶这次来中国，既体验了美食文化，也感受了社区文化（he experienced both food and community culture）。

The rivalry we didn't know we needed has finally reached its peak. In this episode of Chaos Culture Radio, we're breaking down the viral video featuring Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards and former President Barack Obama. What started as a bold "I'm the truth" claim during the 2024 Paris Olympics has turned into a full-blown multi-sport competition to promote the upcoming Obama Presidential Center.In this episode, we discuss:The Origin Story: Recapping the 2024 Netflix Court of Gold moment where Ant-Man told Obama to "stand down" because he was "the truth."The Rematch: A play-by-play of their meeting on the court, including the jump shot contest, ping-pong match, and a high-stakes game of Connect 4.The MVP Connection: How Obama's presence at the 2026 All-Star Game inspired Edwards to take home the MVP trophy.The South Side Impact: Looking at the Obama Presidential Center opening in June 2026 and how "Home Court"—a 60,000-square-foot athletic space—is using NBA star power to engage the community.The "Unfiltered" Ant-Man: Why Anthony Edwards is exactly what the NBA needs right now—authentic, confident, and willing to trash-talk a former president.Highlight of the Day: "I told you I was the truth. Even when I was your age, I couldn't do that." — Barack Obama to Anthony Edwards after a left-handed jumper.

Angel City's Emily Sams joins the show to fill Sam in on how finding her own path put her on a leadership journey, what she learned on the Orlando Pride, her surprise trip to the Paris Olympics, and of course her hopes for LA's 2026 season.Join the Bracket here: https://fantasy.espn.com/games/tournament-challenge-bracket-women-2026/group?id=73442c55-bf71-4500-bbe6-b86262b197cb&joining=true SUBSCRIBE TO THE WOMEN'S GAME NEWSLETTER: https://mibcourage.co/42X5HpBSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The LetsRun.com crew previews the 2025 World Indoor Championships in Poland. The men's 3000m headlines with a Paris Olympics rematch featuring Cole Hocker, Josh Kerr, and Geordie Beamish. Seventeen-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus attempts to become the youngest world indoor champion ever. On the women's side, Georgia Hunter Bell and Nikki Hiltz battle for 1500m gold with Faith Kipyegon absent, while Keely Hodgkinson enters as the prohibitive favorite in the 800m.

⁠The World Athletics Indoor Championships descend on Toruń, Poland this weekend. Here's your event-by-event preview via Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia.- Men's 60m: Defending champion Jeremiah Azu faces the deepest field in recent memory, led by American Jordan Anthony (world list leader, 6.43) and Jamaica's Kishane Thompson (6.46).- Women's 60m: Julien Alfred vs. Zaynab Dosso, both at 6.99 and both in career form. Alfred seeks history as a two-time world indoor champion; Dosso has silver and bronze but never gold.- Men's 60m hurdles: A three-way tie at 7.37 between Poland's unbeaten home favorite Jakub Szymański and Americans Dylan Beard and Trey Cunningham, with three-time defending champion Grant Holloway absent for the first time in years.- Women's 60m hurdles: Devynne Charlton can become the first woman to win three consecutive world indoor titles in the event, having won in Glasgow and Nanjing. Swiss world champion Ditaji Kambundji has been just 0.01 behind her twice this season.- Men's 400m: Two of the three fastest short-track 400m runners ever, Khaleb McRae (world record pending, 44.52) and Christopher Morales Williams (44.49 all-time best, unratified), meet in a new split-final format using only lanes 3 to 6.- Women's 400m: Several top seeds are absent, opening the door wide for Norway's Henriette Jæger and the Netherlands' Lieke Klaver, who beat Jæger at last year's European Indoors.- Men's 800m: Belgium's Eliott Crestan enters as the top seed chasing history, but American teenager Cooper Lutkenhaus, just 17, set a world U20 short-track record of 1:44.03 last month and could become the youngest men's 800m medalist in World Indoor Championships history.- Women's 800m: Keely Hodgkinson is the story of the meet. The British Olympic champion broke a 24-year-old world record last month, running 1:54.87 on the very day she was born. Three injuries have kept her from the World Indoors. She finally arrives healthy and dangerous.- Men's 1500m: World champion Isaac Nader looks to finally convert after two consecutive fourth-place finishes, chasing Portugal's first title here since 2001. Dutch 800m specialist Sam Chapple brings a dangerous finishing kick.- Women's 1500m: Georgia Hunter Bell leads a deep field stacked against Ethiopia's three-athlete squad, with Nikki Hiltz's big kick a wildcard in the final lap.- Men's 3000m: The entire Paris Olympic 1500m podium, Cole Hocker, Josh Kerr, and Yared Nuguse, races together, making this arguably the meet's marquee event.- Women's 3000m: Freweyni Hailu is chasing a third straight world indoor distance title, representing a broader Ethiopian dynasty that has won 10 of the last 12 world indoor 3000m crowns.____________Hosts: Chris Chavez | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chris_j_chavez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ + Preet Majithia | @preet_athleticsProduced by: Jasmine Fehr |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@jasminefehr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠____________SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSOLIPOP: Olipop's Tropical Punch tastes like a vacation in a can. It has the perfect balance of pineapple, passionfruit, mandarin, and apple. You get that nostalgic fruit punch flavor, but way more crisp and way more refreshing. Every can contains their Olismart blend, which includes ingredients designed to support digestive health and help feed your gut microbiome. If you haven't had tried Olipop yet, grab a can and see what the hype is all about!⁠⁠ Head to DrinkOlipop.com and use code CITIUS25 at checkout to get 25% off your orders.⁠⁠XENDURANCE: When you finish a hard workout, the work isn't actually done. That's when recovery starts. Xendurance Protein is designed specifically to help your body recover, rebuild, and get stronger after training. It combines four different types of protein, so your body gets both fast absorbing protein for immediate recovery and slower release protein to support muscle repair over time. ⁠⁠Check it out at Xendurance.com and use code CITIUS for 25% off your first order.

Kelly and Ryne McQueen entered a raffle for a chance to win two tickets to the Paris Olympics. The raffle was hosted by the Pennsylvania RTC. They won. This is their story about a trip of a lifetime.

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Emily Mackay joins me on the podcast after a huge moment in her career, winning her first national title in the 3000 meters at the USATF Indoor Championships. Emily is no stranger to the world stage. She competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics and is also a World Indoor bronze medalist, but capturing her first national title was a really special milestone. In this episode we talk all about that race, what it felt like to finally get that win, and what the moment meant after years of competing at such a high level. Emily is sponsored by New Balance and currently trains with Union Athletics Club under coach Pete Julian. Last summer she made the move from Team New Balance Boston to Union Athletics Club, and we talk about that transition, what training has looked like in this new environment, and how the change has helped her continue to grow as an athlete. We also talk about what's next as Emily prepares to compete at the World Indoor Championships in the 3000 meters in Poland. It's always fun catching up with Emily. This is actually her fourth time on the podcast, and it's been incredible to follow her journey over the years and see the progression in her career. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Emily Mackay. Support our sponsors! Previnex — I've been using their Muscle Health formula and I love that it combines creatine monohydrate with BCAAs and essential amino acids to support strength, recovery, and muscle maintenance. They just released a new citrus flavor that's really refreshing, and it's formulated to improve amino acid absorption and protein synthesis. I also take Previnex Gut & Greens every day and swear by it. Codes you can use: LINDSEYSUPERFOODS when Gut & Green is in cart; otherwise ANOTHER or LINDSEYSTRENGTH for Muscle Health at previnex.com. Amazfit Smartwatches – A wellness and recovery brand offering targeted supplements designed to support runners with energy, strength, and sleep. Use code “ANOTHER” at checkout! Sign up for the Marathon Project! The Marathon Project is a fast, flat race weekend in Chandler, Arizona designed to give amateur runners a pro-style marathon experience, with features like personal bottles, pace groups, indoor warmup space, and a highly supported race environment. Price increases on April 1st, so sign up now at themarathonproject.com and use the code “lindsey” (all lowercase!) for $25 off! CURE Hydration — No added sugar or dyes; electrolyte mix for adults and kids; non-GMO; FSA/HSA eligible. Use ANOTHER for 15% off at curehydration.com/another.

Steve Kerr, head coach of the Golden State Warriors, has a long list of accolades. He has nine NBA championship rings–five as a player and four as a coach. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, he coached the U-S team to a gold medal and, as a player, he holds the title of the NBA's all-time three-point percentage leader. Rather than basking in glory, Kerr is known for deflecting praise and elevating those around him. He speaks with podcast host and author Kelly Corrigan about influential figures in his life, like his parents and past coaches, and how they shaped his ability to remain grounded. He also talks about his advocacy for gun safety laws and balancing political involvement with his day job.

Arash Madani pulls up on Canada Hoops Podcast ! Arash sits down with Matty to chat Canada Basketball and the game in our beautiful country. Arash shares his thoughts on calling the recent 2026 USPORTS Men's Basketball National Championships which had his Bishops Gaiters narrowly miss out on winning it all as the Carleton Ravens won their 18th National Championship. Arash shares his experiences of covering the SMNT for Canada Basketball at both the 2023 FIBA World Cup and the 2024 Paris Olympics, why The Villain Dillon Brooks is so special on and off the court and why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is absolutely that MAN ! And Arash gives us a great Top 5 for Canada Basketball. This is a great conversation and one you don't want to miss. Much love to Arash Madani for joining us on Canada Hoops !Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast

Clayton Young fell early at the Marathon World Championships, and still finished as the top American. He also ran 2:07:04 at Boston (the fastest marathon of his life), and somehow it still felt like there was more in the tank. Since 2024, he's been everywhere that matters: including 2nd in the U.S. Olympic Trials, 9th at the Paris Olympics, 7th in New York, 7th in Boston, and 9th in Tokyo. This man is stacking top-10 finishes on the biggest stages in the sport of marathon running. And now, with Tokyo, Boston, and Berlin lined up in 2026, he's not just racing majors, it appears that he's chasing history as he closes in on becoming a Six Star finisher.Clayton was the 2019 NCAA Champion in the 10,000m while at BYU. He's a native of American Fork, Utah, and is a mechanical engineer by profession, often sharing detailed training data through partnerships with brands like Stryd.He runs professionally for ASICS and is coached by Ed Eyestone at Brigham Young University, his former college coach.Clayton's career is a masterclass in durability, humility, and quiet progression.Clayton Young isn't chasing attention.He's chasing excellence.Tap into the Clayton Young Special. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.Comment the word “PODCAST” below and I'll DM you a link to listen. If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!Comment the word “PODCAST” below and I'll DM you a link to listen. If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!S H O W  N O T E S -The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!): https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.run  -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-Take our podcast survey: https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffz

By all accounts, Eric Liddel, immortalized in the movie Chariots of Fire, was the embodiment of an old soul. At age 22, he won a gold medal at the 1924 Paris Olympics in the 400m race for Britain, and after over twenty years as a missionary to China, died there at age 43 in a Japanese internment camp at the end of WWII. But the real story lies beneath such events. The movie turns on the contrast between Liddel and his Olympic teammate Harold Abrahams and sister Jenny. Abrahams is obsessed with running, determined to win at any cost as revenge for antisemitic prejudice and proof of his superiority. Jenny is obsessed with religious duty and chastises her brother when he misses a prayer meeting, frivolously training for the Olympics. He tells her: I believe God made me for a purpose—for China. But he also made me fast, and I feel his pleasure when I run. Minutes before the start of his Olympic race, while the other runners are stretching and digging starting blocks, brows furrowed, intent on maintaining focus, Liddel, with a sport coat over his running shorts, is smiling and casually walking among them, shaking hands and wishing each one luck. Years later in the Japanese camp, fellow internees wrote of him: I never heard him say a bad word about anybody…he was overflowing with good humor and love for life, with enthusiasm and charm...his last words were, It's complete surrender… Abrahams and Jenny are the same person with different agendas. Driven, anxious, identified only with what they could do. Liddel's genius was to find within every physical task an eternal task always pointing to connection. That true meaning and purpose is found in that connection and nowhere else, and addressing that connection is to never let the hard work of change eclipse the radical acceptance of right now. That to celebrate the connections around us now is to accept ourselves and everything just as we are. Even as we train and strain toward not yet. Everything we do is meaningless… Until the moment duty is no longer obligation and running is no longer winning. Just the feeling of God's pleasure in the breeze of our passage.

Dave Brisbin 3.8.26 By all accounts, Eric Liddel, immortalized in the movie Chariots of Fire, was the embodiment of an old soul. At age 22, he won a gold medal at the 1924 Paris Olympics in the 400m race for Britain, and after over twenty years as a missionary to China, died there at age 43 in a Japanese internment camp at the end of WWII. But the real story lies beneath such events. The movie turns on the contrast between Liddel and his Olympic teammate Harold Abrahams and sister Jenny. Abrahams is obsessed with running, determined to win at any cost as revenge for antisemitic prejudice and proof of his superiority. Jenny is obsessed with religious duty and chastises her brother when he misses a prayer meeting, frivolously training for the Olympics. He tells her: I believe God made me for a purpose—for China. But he also made me fast, and I feel his pleasure when I run. Minutes before the start of his Olympic race, while the other runners are stretching and digging starting blocks, brows furrowed, intent on maintaining focus, Liddel, with a sport coat over his running shorts, is smiling and casually walking among them, shaking hands and wishing each one luck. Years later in the Japanese camp, fellow internees wrote of him: I never heard him say a bad word about anybody…he was overflowing with good humor and love for life, with enthusiasm and charm...his last words were, It's complete surrender… Abrahams and Jenny are the same person with different agendas. Driven, anxious, identified only with what they could do. Liddel's genius was to find within every physical task an eternal task always pointing to connection. That true meaning and purpose is found in that connection and nowhere else, and addressing that connection is to never let the hard work of change eclipse the radical acceptance of right now. That to celebrate the connections around us now is to accept ourselves and everything just as we are. Even as we train and strain toward not yet. Everything we do is meaningless… Until the moment duty is no longer obligation and running is no longer winning. Just the feeling of God's pleasure in the breeze of our passage.

This week, Emily sits down with Alexandria Gilleo, a celebrity makeup artist and wellness entrepreneur who has worked with icons like Sue Bird, Ali Krieger, and Breanna Stewart. Alex shares the story of her sudden health crisis—a diagnosis of endometriosis that nearly led to emergency surgery on leading up to a what was supposed to be an epic trip to the Paris Olympics. The conversation explores how Alex navigates the high-pressures of her work with balance living in th Hudson Valley. She details her #hurdlemoment following the loss of her father, which served as the catalyst for her deep dive into holistic wellness. IN THIS EPISODE The "Sue Bird Method" of varying glam levels. Alex's non-negotiable morning and night rituals, featuring red light therapy and classical music. The power of manifestation and "execution boards." Why skin prep is the most important part of a long-lasting look. The evolving synergy between beauty and women's sports. QUOTABLE MOMENTS "I really try to sit down with them and look at their face and see what is going to help with making them feel the most beautiful, confident person on the field, off the field, on the court, whatever it is." "I feel like this generation of athletes understands that beauty can be utilized as a tool. Makeup is not necessarily a mask ... it’s more about amplifying the look and showing the world every side of who they are." "In order to get what it is that you want, you have to act like you already have it. You have to own it and be so confident with it." "Everything is figure-outable. There is always light at the end of the tunnel. No matter how dark, how lonely, how sad, how heartbreaking something can feel, it's always going to get better." SOCIAL@alexgill@emilyabbate@iheartwomenssports JOIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Daily Hurdle IG Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SIGN UP: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Hurdle Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ASK ME A QUESTION: Email hello@hurdle.us to with your questions! Emily answers them every Friday on the show. Listen to Hurdle with Emily Abbate on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since his last appearance on the show, Coach Pat Henner has continued shaping distance culture at the highest levels of the sport while playing a quiet but meaningful role in one of the most remarkable middle-distance arcs in recent American history.After joining the University of Georgia in June 2022, Henner coached standout athlete Will Sumner to an NCAA title and helped elevate the Bulldogs' distance program before departing in June 2024. He was succeeded by Adam Tribble.At the same time, Henner has served as a high-performance consultant for Olympic middle-distance star Hobbs Kessler, helping to shape one of the sport's most historic breakthroughs: Kessler qualifying for the Paris Olympics in both the 800m and 1500m at the U.S. Olympic Trials.More recently, Kessler shattered Kenenisa Bekele's long-standing indoor 2000m world record, running 4:48.79 in January 2026.Henner's coaching roots stretch from Blacksburg High School to James Madison, Georgetown (where he led the women to an NCAA cross country title in 2011), USC, Arizona State, and most recently the University of Georgia, where he served as Head Cross Country Coach and Assistant Coach for the distance events from 2022–2024.But this episode isn't a résumé tour. It's a check-in with a coach who's still evolving; still shaping athletes at the very top of the sport; still refining how wisdom, timing, and trust converge when performance truly matters.Tap into the Pat Henner Special. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. Comment the word “PODCAST” below and I'll DM you a link to listen. If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!S H O W  N O T E S-The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!): https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.run -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-Take our podcast survey: https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffz

This episode is brought to you by SAYSKY. The Spring/Summer 26 collection is inspired by the unspoken poetry of running. Shop the full range at saysky.com, where you can also score 15% off with our exclusive discount code using the code IRP15 at checkout. Brad sets a season opener at the Summer Series in his first 3000m in eleven years. Julian launches The Running Company Canberra to much fanfare. Brady rides the wave of good form on a comeback workout. Linden Hall joins the show to recap her American tour, featuring her medal-winning relay leg at the World Cross Country Championships at her alma mater Florida State University, her performances at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix and the Millrose Games, as well as chatting about bringing indoor racing to Australia and whether she's moving up in distance, keeping it going for LA2028 and her current PUMA shoe rotation. This week's running news is presented by Precision Fuel & Hydration, they make it simple with a free online planner, visit precisionhydration.com and get your numbers. Charles Barrett took the Victorian Mile Championship at the 100th meet of the Vic Milers Club, winning the Mile in 3:58.45 to just hold off Will Lewis and Tiarnan Crorken of Great Britain. Imogen Baker took home the Championship in a tactical 4:43.16 ahead Stephanie Kelly and Katherine Dowie. Bob Abdirahem set a new 800m Meet Record in 1:46.48, clear of Alexander Cameron-Smith and Will Katic, while Abbey Caldwell won in 2:00.79 ahead of Jaylah Hancock-Cameron and Tess Kirsop-Cole. Aths Vic Results Hub NSW Milers at Bankstown Daniel Williams won the 800m A race in 1:48.33 that had the surprise inclusion of Sam Clifford, while Matilda Ryan won the 800m in 2:07.48. Stefan Music won the 1500m A Race in 3:49.11 and Ruby Madden won in 4:25.65 Official Results Jacob Kiplimo's Barcelona Half Marathon world record will not be ratified, citing an unfair drafting advantage provided by the lead car. Canadian Running Magazine Femke Bol marked her debut in the 800m with a 1:59.07 Dutch short track National Record at the Meeting Metz Moselle Athelor 2026. World Athletics Report Bernard Kibet Kiploech disqualified and banned for four years for doping over biological passport anomalies, with his 5th place in the Paris Olympics 2024 voided. Sport Resolutions Caitlin Adams, Tara Palm and Rebecca Lowe announced in Osaka Marathon elite field Japan Running News The Whispers hears that NZ Athletics accepts Croke's apology, while wondering Where's Seth and writes a Maurie Plant wishlist. Moose on The Loose misses a personal connection with the running community. This episode's Listener Q's/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. Thoughts on Runna & Coaching AI?  Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode.  Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/  

Most riders spend their first year in the Elite ranks just trying to find their feet, but Riley Amos was determined to be different. He had good reason for it. Not only did he have a dominant final season as a U23 in 2024, but he also finished 7th at the Paris Olympics, the highest an American male has ever finished in the Olympic XC race. Looking back on his mindset coming into 2025, though, he admits that he might have pushed himself a little too hard. Riley sat down with Payson in Girona this week to talk about how overtraining and back pain led to a somewhat disappointing 2025 and how observing fellow riders like Nino Schurter and Chris Blevins has changed his entire approach this year. Then, they get nerdy about product testing, specifically Riley's relationship with Trek product development grandmaster Travis Brown and his years-long obsession with suspension. Instagram: @withpacepodcastYouTube: Payson McElveen Email: howdy@withpace.cc

National pride often comes from shared heritage—like a common language or ethnic background. Religious Nationalism can be seen in historical Russia, where being part of the Orthodox Church was considered key to being Russian, even if you spoke a different language, whereas Ethnic Nationalism is like modern Mongolia, where having the same Mongol background is what counts as national identity, even if people follow different faiths.—but for the small nation of Uruguay, that feeling of unity was forged not in a parliament, but on a soccer pitch. When the Uruguayan national team, La Celeste, stunned the world by winning the 1924 Paris Olympics, it was more than just a sports victory. That triumph created a profound, shared, and globally recognized national identity, transforming the soccer team into a powerful symbol that helped bond the country together in a way politics had struggled to achieve. Soccer’s ability to literally bring nations into existence has only grown with the growth and spread of the World Cup. Since 1930, the World Cup has become a truly global obsession. It is the most watched sporting event on the planet, and 211 teams competed to make it into the 2022 tournament. From its inception, it has also been a vehicle for far more than soccer. A tool for self-mythologizing and influence-peddling, The World Cup has played a crucial role in nation-building, and continues to, as countries negotiate their positions in a globalized world. Today’s guest is Jonathan Wilson, author of “The Power and the Glory: A History of the World Cup.” We look at history of the matches and goals, the tales of scandal and triumph, the haggling and skulduggery of the bidding process, and the political and cultural tides behind every tournament. Jonathan Wilson details not merely what happened but why, based on fresh interviews and meticulous research. The book is as much about the legends of the sport, from Pelé to Messi, as it is about the nations that made them, from Mussolini’s Italy to partitioned Germany to controversy-ridden Qatar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four-time Paralympian and seven-time medalist Amanda McGrory joins the podcast for a long-awaited conversation. Amanda competed at the 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2021 Paralympic Games, once held the world record in the 5,000 meters, has raced over 100 marathons, and has won major races including the New York City Marathon, London Marathon, and Grandma's Marathon, with additional podium finishes in Boston. Now retired from elite competition, Amanda has built an impressive second career as an on-air analyst for major marathons and championships, including coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. Lindsey and Amanda talk through her journey into wheelchair racing, the Paralympic moments that meant the most to her, and what it's been like stepping into the media side of the sport and covering races live on camera. Amanda also shares her role as Team USA Archivist and Collection Curator, offering insight into how she's stayed deeply connected to the sport she helped shape. From early memories of discovering adaptive sports, to racing tactics and strategy, to reinvention after setbacks, this conversation highlights Amanda's impact as both an athlete and a visible leader in Paralympic sport today. Topics Covered: Discovering wheelchair racing and adaptive sport at a young age Competing in four Paralympic Games (2008–2021) Holding the world record in the 5,000 meters Winning major marathons and racing over 100 total marathons Transitioning from elite athlete to broadcast analyst Covering major marathons, the Olympic Games, and Paralympic Games on live TV Becoming Team USA Archivist and Collection Curator Representation and visibility in Paralympic sport Wheelchair racing tactics, speed, and strategy Track racing vs marathon racing in a wheelchair The emotional highs and lows of Paralympic competition Reinventing training, mindset, and approach after setbacks Knowing when it was time to retire from elite competition Staying active after retirement without training like a professional Growth of Paralympic media coverage and fan engagement The role of technology and equipment in wheelchair racing Equity challenges in access to top-tier racing chairs Balancing social media, storytelling, and personal boundaries Saying yes to opportunities and trusting the process Media Recommendations: Books A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith Harry Potter series TV Shows Taskmaster Loot Severance Shrinking Ted Lasso Support Our Sponsors: Aletheia Run lets you see what your body is actually doing with every step by using a lightweight sensor that creates a unique force portrait of your movement. It gives personalized feedback, targeted drills, and science-backed insights to improve performance and help prevent injuries, bringing the running lab right to your everyday training. CURE Hydration — No added sugar or dyes; electrolyte mix for adults and kids; non-GMO; FSA/HSA eligible. Use ANOTHER for 15% off at curehydration.com/another. Rocket Money — If you've ever looked at your bank statement and thought, why am I still paying for this, Rocket Money makes it so much easier to clean that up. It helps you find and cancel unwanted subscriptions, keeps an eye on your spending across accounts, and can even help you lower bills so you can grow your savings. I signed up for the premium level recently and it pulled out things I genuinely did not realize I was still paying for. Save yourself the monthly leaks and check it out at rocketmoney.com/gorun. Donna Marathon Weekend — Jacksonville, FL, February 1–2, 2025. Supports breast cancer research and families impacted by diagnosis. Register at breastcancermarathon.com and use LINDSEY10 for $10 off.