Podcasts about pyeongchang

Today's special episode is an interview with Rachael Oakes-Ash – founder of the Southern Hemisphere's leading snowsports website, Snowsbest.com. Rachael – aka Miss Snow It All – is also a best-selling author, publicist, documentary producer, social media guru and podcaster. In this interview, we speak about her experiences reporting from the Winter Olympics in Italy, raising $200,000 for Snow Aid Australia, her work to promote women in the snow industry and her journey from novice to ski expert.  This episode is the latest in an ongoing series of interviews with high-achieving women in the world of snowsports. Previous episodes in this series have included conversations with Vicky Gosling, CEO of GB Snowsport, BBC Ski Sunday's Chemmy Alcott, the first person to ski the seven summits, Kit DesLauriers, founder of YSE Ski, Fiona Easdale, as well as the Team GB freestyle skiers Zoe Atkin and Kirsty Muir. SHOW NOTESWinter Olympics mention-itis (2:30)Comparing Livigno with Pyeongchang in 2018 (4:30)Empty slopes in Livigno (7:30)Working alongside Team Australia (10:00)Why were Australia so successful at the Winter Olympics? (14:00) Working with Dame Edna Everage (17:00)In 2000 Rachael wrote the book ‘Good Girls Do Swallow' (19:00) Rachael's second book was ‘Anything she can do, I can do better (19:00) Skiing with the prime minister of New Zealand (24:00) Becoming Miss Snow It All (26:00) Starting Snowsbest.com (26:45) Running consumer webinars (30:00) ‘Women of Winter Snow Australia' working group (30:30) Advice for anyone wanting to get into ski journalism (32:30) ‘Snow Aid Australia' (34:00)            Selwyn Snowfield burnt down during the 2020 bushfires (34:30) Snow Travel Expo (37:00) The threat of climate change (38:30) Thredbo and Coronet Peak have added ‘Snowfactory' facilities (39:00) Will ‘Snowtunnel' open at some point? (41:30)  Will Australia see a post-Olympics bump attendance (44:00)FeedbackYou can leave a comment on Spotify, Instagram or Facebook – our handle is @theskipodcast – or drop me an email to theskipodcast@gmail.com. We're also on WhatsApp.Mike Greenland: “Listened for years. Always excellent.”You are very welcome to buy me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/theskipodcastWe have over 300 episodes in our back catalog – all available at theskipodcast.com. Just have a search around the tags and categories and you're bound to find something you'll find something of interest.

Phill Drobnick (@CoachPhill) recently retired as the National Team Director at USA Curling after the 2026 Milan Olympics, bringing an end to nearly two decades of coaching experience at the international level. Since 2005, Phill has been instrumental in guiding Team USA to international success, including notable achievements at the Olympics and World Championships. Phill's coaching highlights include guiding Team USA to the Junior Men's World Championship in 2008, and more recently, orchestrating the unforgettable gold medal win for Team Shuster at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. That victory was the U.S.'s first-ever Olympic gold in curling. He was back in Pyeongchang in 2023, where Korey Dropkin and Cory Christensen clinched the first-ever Mixed Doubles World Championship for the U.S.  Phill also had his share of learning experiences, including serving as Head Coach at the 2010 Winter Olympics, where he gained valuable insights through the team's challenges. This experience informed his subsequent role as Project 2018 National Coach, where he worked with athletes identified as potential Olympians. His promotion to Men's National Coach in 2014 saw him leading Team Shuster into the 2018 Olympic Games. From 2018 to 2022, Phill served as the Men's and Mixed Doubles National Coach, and at the 2022 Olympics, he was the National Coach for the Men's, Women's, and Mixed Doubles teams. In our discussion today we take a deep dive into the intricacies of curling, the intense training the athletes do, and even cover some of the highlights and lowlights of the 2026 Winter Olympics.  BE THE FIRST TO KNOW ABOUT THE RELEASE OF OUR NEW BOOK Captain: The Athlete's Guide to Being an Exceptional Team Leader, due out in May 2026. Please fill out this quick Google form and you will be notified when discounted book pre-orders are available. We are constantly asked "where have all the leaders gone?" 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This weeks podcast is brought to you by our newest sponsor, Zone 14 Coaching. Zone 14 Coaching is a company built by coaches for coaches. If you have ever ended a session thinking, "Did that practice really hit the mark?" you will love what they have created. Zone 14's next-gen journals for coaches and players help you plan every practice, reflect on what worked and track progress all season long. Built on intentional coaching and backed by neuroscience, they bring structure and purpose to your training. Visit zone14coaching.com and use code Champions20 for 20% off. Or if you want to outfit your whole team or club and improve consistency across coaches, you can get in touch with Zone 14 via their website to discuss bulk discounts. This week's podcast is brought to you by our friends at Sprocket Sports.  Sprocket Sports is a software platform for youth sports clubs.  Yeah, there are a lot of these systems out there, but Sprocket provides the full enchilada. They give you all the cool front-end stuff to make your club look good– like websites, communication tools and marketing tools – AND all the back-end transactions and services to run your business better so you can focus on what really matters – your players and your teams. Sprocket is built for those clubs looking to thrive, not just survive, in the competitive world of youth sports clubs.  So if you've been looking for a true business partner – not just another app – check them out today at https://sprocketsports.me/CTG. BECOME A PREMIUM MEMBER OF CHANGING THE GAME PROJECT TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST If you or your club/school is looking for all of our best content, from online courses to blog posts to interviews organized for coaches, parents and athletes, then become a premium member of Changing the Game Project today. For over a decade we have been creating materials to help change the game. and it has become a bit overwhelming to find old podcasts, blog posts and more. Now, we have organized it all for you, with areas for coaches, parents and even athletes to find materials to help compete better, and put some more play back in playing ball. Clubs please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com for pricing.  Become a Podcast Champion! This weeks podcast is also sponsored by our Patreon Podcast Champions. Help Support the Podcast and get FREE access to our Premium Membership, with well over $1000 of courses and materials. If you love the podcast, we would love for you to become a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK, its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. 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Trong nỗ lực ứng phó với tình trạng suy giảm dân số ở nông thôn và phân bổ lại dòng khách du lịch ngoài các đô thị lớn, chính phủ Hàn Quốc năm 2026 bắt đầu triển khai mạnh hơn chính sách đưa du khách đến các địa phương ít dân bằng ưu đãi tài chính trực tiếp. Trọng tâm của chính sách là chương trình thí điểm “Hỗ trợ kỳ nghỉ yêu địa phương” - thường được gọi là “du lịch nửa giá” - cho phép người dân được hoàn lại 50% chi phí du lịch khi tới các vùng nông, ngư thôn bị giảm dân số, qua đó vừa kích cầu tiêu dùng tại chỗ, vừa tạo động lực để du khách quay lại lần sau. Theo bộ Văn hóa, Thể thao và Du lịch Hàn Quốc, chương trình này được bố trí ngân sách 6,5 tỷ won và trong đợt đầu đã chọn 16 địa phương tham gia trong nửa đầu năm 2026. Danh sách gồm Pyeongchang, Yeongwol, Hoengseong của tỉnh Gangwon, Jecheon của Chungbuk, Gochang của Jeonbuk, Gangjin, Yeonggwang, Haenam, Goheung, Wando, Yeongam của Jeonnam, cùng Miryang, Hadong, Hapcheon, Geochang và Namhae của Gyeongnam. Chính phủ cũng cho biết sẽ tuyển thêm 4 địa phương nữa trong nửa cuối năm, trước khi xem xét mở rộng chương trình từ năm 2027 dựa trên kết quả thí điểm. Hoàn một phần chi phí du lịch bằng phiếu quà tặng Về cách thức hỗ trợ, du khách sẽ không nhận tiền mặt trực tiếp mà được hoàn lại bằng phiếu quà tặng địa phương trên điện thoại. Mức hỗ trợ tối đa là 100.000 won đối với cá nhân và 200.000 won đối với nhóm từ hai người trở lên. Điều đáng chú ý là khoản hoàn này chỉ được sử dụng ngay tại địa phương, tại các cửa hàng liên kết hoặc các kênh bán đặc sản bản địa, nên dòng tiền du lịch được giữ lại trong khu vực thay vì chảy ngược về các nền tảng lớn hoặc đô thị trung tâm. Đây chính là điểm cho thấy mục tiêu của Seoul không chỉ là tăng lượng khách, mà còn muốn biến du lịch thành công cụ nuôi lại kinh tế địa phương. Chương trình dự kiến vận hành chính thức từ tháng 4 đến cuối tháng 6 năm 2026 sau giai đoạn chuẩn bị của từng địa phương. Người tham gia phải từ 18 tuổi trở lên, nộp kế hoạch du lịch trước để chính quyền sở tại xét duyệt, sau đó mới đi du lịch, lưu lại chứng từ chi tiêu, rồi nộp hồ sơ xác nhận để được hoàn 50% chi phí. Phiếu quà tặng sau khi được hoàn phải dùng trong năm 2026. Bộ Văn hóa Hàn Quốc lưu ý thời điểm đăng ký, cách chứng minh chi tiêu và quy định sử dụng có thể khác nhau giữa các địa phương, nên Hàn Quốc khuyến khích người dân cần kiểm tra kỹ trên cổng du lịch quốc gia “Korea Travel” (대한민국 구석구석) trước khi đi. Workation - mô hình làm việc kết hợp nghỉ dưỡng Nếu nhìn rộng hơn, chính sách “du lịch nửa giá” không phải là động thái đơn lẻ mà nằm trong chiến lược lớn hơn của Hàn Quốc nhằm đưa người dân rời khỏi các tuyến du lịch quá quen thuộc để tìm đến những vùng đang mất dân, thiếu sức sống kinh tế nhưng có nhiều tài nguyên tự nhiên và văn hóa. Song song với việc hoàn tiền cho khách du lịch phổ thông, Hàn Quốc còn cổ vũ một xu hướng khác có khả năng tạo chi tiêu dài ngày hơn : workation - tức kết hợp làm việc từ xa với nghỉ dưỡng. Theo cách phân loại được giới thiệu trong các tài liệu phổ biến của Hàn Quốc, workation có thể chia thành ba nhóm lớn: kiểu đô thị, kiểu nghỉ dưỡng và kiểu nông thôn - trải nghiệm truyền thống. Ý tưởng chung là thay vì chỉ nghỉ vài ngày rồi rời đi, người lao động có thể ở lại lâu hơn tại một điểm đến, vừa làm việc từ xa ban ngày, vừa sử dụng dịch vụ lưu trú, ăn uống, trải nghiệm địa phương sau giờ làm. Đây là mô hình đặc biệt phù hợp với những địa bàn ven biển, miền núi, hoặc các làng quê vốn khó cạnh tranh với Seoul về việc làm nhưng lại có lợi thế về cảnh quan và chất lượng nghỉ ngơi. Nhiều địa phương Hàn Quốc đã nắm bắt xu hướng này khá nhanh. Jeju là ví dụ tiêu biểu, khi địa phương này được giới thiệu là một trong những điểm workation nổi bật nhất, với mạng lưới nhà lưu trú, không gian làm việc chung và cộng đồng du mục số phát triển khá sớm. Tài liệu của thành phố Seoul dẫn lại rằng số người tham gia workation tại Jeju đã lên tới khoảng 10.000 người, và chính quyền đảo đang tiếp tục mở rộng thêm các văn phòng chia sẻ công cộng vì nhu cầu từ doanh nghiệp tăng cao. Cũng tại Seogwipo, Jeju từng thí điểm không gian làm việc từ xa kỹ thuật số Island Work Labs, cho thấy chính quyền địa phương không chỉ quảng bá hình ảnh mà còn đầu tư trực tiếp vào hạ tầng làm việc. Ở cấp độ hỗ trợ doanh nghiệp, Cơ quan Xúc tiến Kinh tế Seoul (SBA) đang vận hành chương trình Seoul Workation dành cho người lao động tại các doanh nghiệp vừa và nhỏ ở Seoul, liên kết với nhiều điểm đến như Jeju, Yeosu và Yangyang. Theo số liệu được công bố, những người tham gia có thể trải nghiệm gói khoảng 3 đêm 4 ngày với chỗ ở, không gian làm việc và các chương trình trải nghiệm địa phương, với mức chi phí vào khoảng 100.000 won. Khảo sát với 523 người tham gia năm 2023 cho thấy mức hài lòng tổng thể đạt 90%, tỷ lệ muốn tham gia lại đạt 96%; trong khi khảo sát với đại diện doanh nghiệp và bộ phận nhân sự cho thấy 75,4% nhận định tỷ lệ nghỉ việc của nhân viên giảm sau khi tham gia. Những con số này cho thấy workation tại Hàn Quốc đang được nhìn nhận không chỉ là sản phẩm du lịch, mà còn là một công cụ phúc lợi lao động và giữ chân nhân sự. Không chỉ các địa phương du lịch nổi tiếng, khu vực nông thôn cũng đang được kéo vào làn sóng này. Bộ Nông nghiệp, Lương thực và Nông thôn Hàn Quốc cho biết từ tháng 9 đến tháng 11 năm 2025 đã triển khai chương trình rural workation trên phạm vi toàn quốc, mở rộng thêm các điểm mới như Icheon, Gokseong, Namhae và Gongju, bên cạnh các điểm đang vận hành trước đó như Gangneung, Hongcheon, Jeongeup, Sangju, Namwon. Người tham gia được hưởng ưu đãi tối đa 50.000 won mỗi người mỗi ngày làm việc, kèm bảo hiểm du lịch; đồng thời chính phủ cũng hỗ trợ tạo lập không gian làm việc và lưu trú thông qua quỹ hợp tác nông thôn - đô thị. Điều này cho thấy workation ở Hàn Quốc đang được thể chế hóa dần như một phần trong chính sách phục hồi nông thôn, chứ không còn là thử nghiệm nhỏ lẻ của vài doanh nghiệp công nghệ. Tại một số địa phương cụ thể, workation còn được gắn thẳng với chiến lược tái thiết điểm đến. Ở Buan của tỉnh Jeonbuk, chính quyền địa phương hiện có bộ phận phụ trách riêng về vận hành workation, công bố cả dự án xây dựng không gian hạ tầng workation, đồng thời hợp tác với Tổng cục Du lịch Hàn Quốc để tổ chức các chuyến khảo sát cho doanh nghiệp quan tâm đến mô hình này. Ở Gangwon, chính quyền tỉnh cũng đưa nội dung “thúc đẩy workation” vào kế hoạch du lịch cấp tỉnh và gắn nó với chiến dịch “Năm du lịch Gangwon 2025-2026”, cho thấy các vùng ven biển phía đông như Gangneung hay Yangyang đang được xây dựng như những điểm lưu trú - làm việc dài ngày, không chỉ là nơi đi biển cuối tuần. Nhìn từ tổng thể, Hàn Quốc đang thử một công thức khá rõ ràng: với khách du lịch phổ thông, nhà nước dùng chính sách hoàn 50% chi tiêu để kéo người dân tới các vùng ít dân; với nhóm lao động linh hoạt và doanh nghiệp, nhà nước cùng địa phương đầu tư vào workation để kéo dài thời gian lưu trú và tăng chi tiêu chất lượng cao. Hai hướng đi này bổ trợ cho nhau: một bên kích cầu nhanh, bên kia tạo ra dòng người ở lâu hơn, có khả năng quay lại nhiều lần và gắn kết sâu hơn với địa phương. Nếu chương trình thí điểm năm 2026 cho kết quả tích cực, rất có thể Hàn Quốc sẽ còn mở rộng cả “du lịch nửa giá” lẫn mạng lưới workation như hai mũi nhọn mới của chính sách du lịch vùng. (Theo Yonhap, ZDNET, Love Seoul, MAFRA - Bộ Nông nghiệp, Lương thực và Nông thôn Hàn Quốc)

In this episode of the Science for Sport Podcast, Richard Graves is joined by Olympic silver medallist and high performance coach Eric Franke. Eric competed for Germany in bobsleigh, winning Olympic silver in Pyeongchang 2018 alongside multiple World Championship medals across two-man and four-man competition. Since retiring from elite competition, he has moved into high performance coaching, working with athletes in speed development, sprint mechanics and sliding sports. This conversation explores what it really takes to perform under Olympic pressure, the physical demands of bobsleigh, and why speed still doesn't always get the attention it deserves in team sport environments. Eric breaks down the qualities needed to accelerate a heavy sled on ice, the difference between being fast and being effective in a sport-specific context, and why developing speed requires more than simply adding sprint drills into a programme. He also reflects openly on his own career, including the mistakes he made as an athlete, the value of testing and tracking progress honestly, and how his coaching philosophy has developed around communication, individualisation and helping athletes become more independent decision-makers. For sports science professionals, coaches and practitioners working in elite sport, this episode offers a detailed look at speed development, athlete management, pressure, and the transition from elite performer to high performance coach. In this episode you will learn What it feels like to compete at the Olympic Games and handle pressure when medals are expected The role of the brakeman in bobsleigh and why the start phase is so technically and physically demanding Why sprint speed does not always transfer directly into bobsleigh performance The key physical qualities behind acceleration, rate of force development and efficient movement Why speed training needs to be prioritised properly within the weekly training structure How plyometrics, jumping and coordination can support speed development Why Eric believes athletes can sometimes spend too much time in the gym The importance of testing, measuring and honestly tracking progress How Eric's experience as a self-coached athlete now shapes the way he coaches others Why experienced athletes often need guidance, guardrails and conversation rather than simply being told what to do How coaches can adapt communication to the individual athlete in front of them Why Eric's ultimate coaching goal is to create “sovereign athletes” who can make better decisions when the coach is not there About Eric Franke Eric Franke is a former German bobsleigh athlete and Olympic silver medallist. He competed at the highest level in both two-man and four-man bobsleigh, winning silver at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang and multiple medals at World Championship level. Since retiring from competition, Eric has moved into high performance coaching, with a particular focus on speed development, sprint performance and athlete decision-making. He works with athletes across different performance environments, including bobsleigh and skeleton, helping them improve physical qualities while developing a deeper understanding of their own training process. His coaching approach is shaped by his own experience as an elite athlete, combining technical speed development with individualised communication, clear training frameworks and an emphasis on helping athletes become more self-sufficient. FREE 7d SCIENCE FOR SPORT ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/SFSepisode241 ​ Learn Quicker & More Effectively ​ Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery ​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In ​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese ​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More ​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance ​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes ​ Save Yourself The Stress & Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research

Dave preps two fairly unfamiliar dishes for an upcoming shoot: a conch salad and makes kartoffelklösse, German potato dumplings. He learns on the job as he makes these, as well as talks about the dark art of sandbagging, why a food mill is superior to a ricer, and a recent sleep issue.Dave also remembers that he's making the potato dumplings for TV, so he makes some adjustments once he realizes they're not for immediate consumption...Watch Dave test his German pronunciation skills and show his potato dumplings with the NBA on Prime team: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjL1GY-xPbkLearn more about Kabawa: https://www.momofuku.com/restaurants/kabawaLearn more about Haenyeo with Dave Chang at the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympics: https://x.com/davidchang/status/961985335407333376?s=20With Vrbo, what you book is what you get. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us Fan MailIn this conversation, Ricardo Karam sits down with Lebanese Olympian Samer Tawk in a dialogue that goes far beyond sport, tracing a journey shaped not only by achievement, but by rupture, resilience, and the quiet reconstruction of the self.From choosing an unlikely path in a country where winter sports are rare, to representing Lebanon on the Olympic stage in PyeongChang, Samer reflects on what it means to pursue a dream that seems geographically and culturally distant.The conversation moves through the defining moment of his career, a fall that threatened to end everything and the inner shift that followed, where fear, identity, and purpose were all called into question. He speaks about the long years of recovery, not simply as a physical process, but as a confrontation with silence, uncertainty, and the absence of clear direction.From missing the Beijing Olympics to stepping into the role of coach, Samer shares how distance from competition reshaped his understanding of himself and of the sport he once defined himself by.His return, seven years later, is not framed as a comeback, but as a transformation where carrying the Lebanese flag becomes not just a national moment, but a deeply personal victory.Join Ricardo Karam and Samer Tawk for a conversation on falling, rebuilding, and discovering that sometimes, the only way forward is through what breaks us.في هذا اللقاء، يجلس ريكاردو كرم مع البطل الأولمبي اللبناني سامر طوق في حوارٍ يتجاوز الرياضة، ليروي رحلة لم تُصنع فقط من الإنجاز، بل من الانكسار، والقدرة على النهوض، وإعادة بناء الذات.من اختيار رياضة لا تشبه جغرافيا بلده، إلى تمثيل لبنان في أولمبياد بيونغ تشانغ، يتأمل سامر في معنى أن تلاحق حلماً يبدو بعيداص عن الواقع، ثقافياً وجغرافياً. يتوقف الحوار عند اللحظة المفصلية في مسيرته، السقوط الذي كاد أن ينهي كل شيء وما تبعه من تحوّل داخلي، حيث أصبح الخوف، والهوية، والمعنى موضع تساؤل. يتحدث عن سنوات التعافي الطويلة، لا كرحلة جسدية فقط، بل كمساحة من الصمت، والانتظار، وغياب الهدف الواضح.ومن الغياب عن أولمبياد بكين إلى تجربة التدريب، يشارك كيف أعادت هذه المرحلة تشكيل نظرته لنفسه وللرياضة التي كانت يومًا تعريفه الوحيد. أما العودة بعد سبع سنوات، فلا يراها مجرد رجوع، بل ولادة جديدة حيث يصبح حمل علم لبنان انتصاراً شخصياً بقدر ما هو وطني.انضموا إلى ريكاردو كرم وسامر طوق في حوارٍ عن السقوط، وإعادة النهوض، واكتشاف أنّ ما يكسرنا قد يكون الطريق الوحيد لما نصبح عليه.

In this episode of Making It To Milan, Dani Aravich chats with Brittany Hudak, a Canadian Paralympic cross-country skier and biathlete representing Canada, as she prepares for her fourth Paralympic Games. A two-time Paralympic bronze medalist, Brittany reflects on discovering para sport at 18 after being recruited by a 10-time Paralympian in a Canadian Tire store, and how learning to ski later in life shaped her resilience. She opens up about qualifying for Sochi 2014 after just two years in the sport, evolving into a podium contender by PyeongChang and Beijing, and shifting her focus from medal expectations to process-driven performance in Milano Cortina. Brittany also shares the added layers of being a para athlete—from equipment adaptations to accessibility barriers—and the importance of community, character, and celebrating competitors across nations.

Cristian Ribera conquistou a primeira medalha da história do Brasil em Jogos Paralímpicos de Inverno, no esqui cross-country. Aos 23 anos, ele diz que se tornar atleta foi a melhor escolha da sua vida, após desistir do sonho de voltar a andar. O brasileiro pretende começar a se preparar em breve para as Paralimpíadas de Verão de 2028, competindo no atletismo. Júlia Valente, correspondente da RFI em Milão Cristian Ribera escreveu seu nome na história dos esportes paralímpicos de inverno ao levar o segundo lugar na prova de sprint do esqui cross-country, na categoria para atletas que competem sentados. A modalidade exige um grande esforço físico. Trata-se de uma espécie de maratona na neve, com esquis adaptados e o uso da força nos bastões para ganhar impulso. “Só nesse ano eu treinei quase 1.500 km a mais do que no ano passado. Então a gente se esforçou muito para chegar aqui e estar nesse patamar. Fiquei muito feliz, muito contente de dizer que eu sou medalhista paralímpico. Realizei meu sonho!”, disse o atleta à RFI após a medalha inédita. A conquista se soma a outras importantes marcas em sua carreira. No ano passado, Cristian levou o Globo de Cristal ao terminar a temporada como campeão da Copa do Mundo de esqui cross-country paralímpico. “É a junção de várias provas da Copa do Mundo. Eu fui muito consistente, a gente conseguiu fazer um ótimo trabalho durante a temporada toda e isso me deu muita confiança. Os Jogos Paralímpicos são diferentes de tudo, é o maior evento esportivo do mundo. A gente não pode contar com a vitória, mas a gente sonha. Sonha e trabalha muito”, disse. Atingir um nível como esse era uma aspiração que ele cultivava desde pequeno. Cristian nasceu com uma condição rara chamada artrogripose, que afeta um a cada 3 mil bebês, segundo o Ministério da Saúde do Brasil. No caso dele, a doença afetou as articulações e mobilidade das pernas. “Eu fiz 21 cirurgias até os 11 anos de idade. Passei por vários procedimentos para tentar esticar a perna, para eu voltar a andar. E até então, até os 9 anos, o meu sonho era voltar a andar”, afirmou o atleta. Desde muito jovem, a família dele o incentivou a se tornar independente com o uso da cadeira de rodas. E o esporte sempre foi a sua válvula de escape. Além das sessões diárias de fisioterapia, Cristian começou a praticar diversas modalidades a partir dos quatro anos, por recomendação médica, e nunca mais parou. Entre elas, natação, basquete, bocha e skate. “Isso mudou a minha cabeça quando eu entrei no esporte paralímpico e vi mais pessoas iguais a mim fazendo atividades, aproveitando a vida, sendo feliz. O esporte salva vidas e me deixou muito mais independente.”, disse. Foi essa experiência que transformou as perspectivas sobre o que ele queria para o próprio futuro. “Acho que isso foi mudando minha cabeça até eu decidir realmente desistir do sonho de andar, porque eu preferia a cadeira e sabia que eu era muito mais independente e rápido nela, e que poderia ajudar mais gente na cadeira estando feliz e contente, fazendo esporte. Depois que esse sonho passou, eu decidi que o meu próximo seria virar atleta”, disse. Do interior de São Paulo para as montanhas Cristian é natural de Rondônia, no Norte do Brasil. Ainda bebê, mudou-se com a família para Jundiaí (SP), em busca de tratamento para sua condição. No interior de São Paulo, aos 12 anos, ele teve o primeiro contato com o esqui durante uma apresentação na cidade sobre esportes de neve. “Foi bem rápido que eu descobri que era bom no esqui e que [isso] mudou minha vida”, disse Cristian Ribera. Três anos depois, ele já competiria em uma Paralimpíada. Nos Jogos de Inverno de PyeongChang 2018, com apenas 15 anos, Cristian terminou em sexto lugar. Até conquistar a prata em Milão-Cortina, este era o melhor resultado do Brasil em Paralimpíadas de Inverno. O atleta começou a treinar com o chamado rollerski, um esqui adaptado com rodinhas para pistas de asfalto. Até hoje, ele utiliza o equipamento no Brasil para se preparar para as competições. “Quando a gente chega na neve, a gente só troca o roller pelo esqui. A gente consegue simular bastante, a técnica é muito parecida. O que muda mais é o impacto do asfalto nos ombros. E a curva, que é o principal, porque quando chega na neve é muito mais sutil do que no roller”, explicou. Outra modalidade também o ajudou nesta prática. “O skate me ensinou a esquiar”, afirma. Além de Cristian, o esporte faz parte da rotina de toda a família. O irmão, Fábio, é o técnico dele. A irmã mais nova, Eduarda, também competiu no esqui cross-country nos Jogos Olímpicos de Inverno de 2026. “Minha família é muito competitiva. Minha mãe também treina junto com a gente. É praticamente uma paralimpíada e olimpíada todos os dias. Sempre que a gente sai para treinar é para querer ganhar, evoluir”, disse o atleta. O sonho das Paralimpíadas de Verão Além do esqui cross-country, Cristian também treina para o atletismo e já tem em mente um novo objetivo: os Jogos Paralímpicos de Verão de Los Angeles 2028. “Em 2024 eu estava tentando a vaga para Paris. Fiquei por 3 a 4 vagas para ser convocado. E é meu sonho também [competir] pelo atletismo. É um dos esportes pelos quais mais me apaixonei quando criança e faço até hoje com muito amor. E em 2028, com fé em Deus, a gente vai estar lá”, afirmou. É com essa expectativa de continuar realizando novos sonhos que o atleta mantém diariamente a dedicação. “Quem diria que veríamos um brasileiro medalhando no esporte de inverno. Então nada é impossível, com dedicação, com força e muito suor”, conclui Cristian.

Hi there! Feel free to drop us a text if you enjoy the episode.In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, Art Trapotsis sits down with Susan Dunklee — three-time Olympian, former World Championship medalist, and now Director of Biathlon and Head Junior Biathlon Coach at Craftsbury Outdoor Center in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. Susan shares her journey from growing up in a Vermont ski family to discovering biathlon after college and eventually competing on the world stage in Sochi, PyeongChang, and Beijing.The conversation dives into what makes biathlon such a unique and demanding endurance sport, from managing effort and breathing under pressure to handling the mental challenge of shooting with a redlined heart rate. Susan also reflects on lessons from elite sport, the value of not specializing too early, and what young endurance athletes should focus on instead.Just as importantly, Susan gives listeners an inside look at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center — its mission, its deep ties to Concept2, its role as a nonprofit hub for rowing, running, skiing, and biathlon, and the way it brings together elite athletes, juniors, and everyday endurance enthusiasts. From sculling camps and ski weekends to junior programs and novice biathlon events, this episode is a great introduction to one of New England's most special endurance communities.This podcast embarks on a journey to showcase and celebrate the endurance sports community in New England.

Terwijl er nog twee onderdelen te gaan zijn deze Paralympische Winterspelen zal zitskiër Jeroen Kampschreur al vrij zeker kramp hebben in zijn hand van alle historie die hij aan het schrijven is. Waar zijn Spelen nog begonnen met een valpartij in de afdaling, pakte hij daarna goud op zowel de Super G als de supercombinatie. Met zijn gouden medaille van de Spelen van Pyeongchang en zilveren medaille in Beijing meegerekend staat zijn totaal nu op drie goud en één zilver en dat maakt hem gelijk de succesvolste Nederlandse winterparalympiër aller tijden. Het feest is daarnaast ook nog niet voorbij, want de reuzenslalom en slalom staan nog op het programma en ook op die onderdelen behoort hij tot de medaillefavorieten. We gingen er met hem over in gesprek. Presentatie: Robert Denneman Foto: TeamNL

Vrijdagavond is de officiële start van de Paralympische Winterspelen. Voor zitskiër Niels de Langen is het echter vroeg naar bed, want zaterdagochtend start het feest voor hem met de afdaling. De Arnhemmer doet in Cortina d'Ampezzo alweer voor de derde keer mee aan de Spelen. Hij werd in 2018 achtste in Pyeongchang en won in Beijing 2022 zilver op de slalom en brons op de supercombinatie. Wat zijn zijn verwachtingen voor deze Spelen, hoe liepen zijn voorbereidingen en hoe staat hij ervoor? We gingen er met hem over in gesprek. Presentatie: Robert Denneman Foto: TeamNL

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Four-time Olympian Chris Mazdzer helped put U.S. men's singles luge on the medal map—winning Olympic silver at PyeongChang 2018 and becoming the first non-European to medal in the event. In this episode of Inside the Rings, Chris takes us inside a sport most fans only see in 60-second bursts: the razor-thin margins, the pre-run routines, and the mental reset when everything is moving at full speed. We talk about the pressure of the Olympic stage, what it really takes to stay sharp through four runs, and how elite athletes build confidence when the risk is real.In this conversation, you'll hear:What separates a clean run from a costly mistakeThe mindset Chris used to handle fear, doubt, and expectationThe unseen grind behind a “one-minute” Olympic momentLessons for athletes, coaches, and anyone chasing excellence

Chad admits he's a full-blown Winter Olympics elitist — he only watches the Games when they're held in places he'd actually vacation. Sorry, Sochi. Hard pass, PyeongChang. But Milan/Cortina? Now we're talking. Chad is suddenly a die-hard curling expert, alpine skiing historian, and figure skating purist. Hutt calls him out for his geography-based fandom as they break down why the Milan/Cortina Games have Chad more invested than any Winter Olympics in years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This segment is titled: Fueling Olympians with a Mountain of Pasta, and The Delicious Chaos of Eating Like an Olympian in Italy.While here in Rhode Island we are buried under a pile of senseless snow, picture yourself walking into the Olympic Village in Milan or breathing in the fresh mountain air of Corteena d'Ampezzo during the Milano Corteena 2026 Winter Games. After a tough training session, you're drawn to the dining hall, ready for a meal packed with carbs, protein, and plenty of Italian flavor. Unlike previous Olympic events like Sochi or PyeongChang, where food blandness left much to be desired, here the menu is so tasty that athletes are sharing pizza reviews on social media, acting like Michelin inspectors. I am writing this piece as I have cooked at four Winter Olympics myself, starting with Salt Lake City in 2002, and can tell you firsthand what really goes on in those hall kitchens. I vividly remember one busy evening in Salt Lake City when the Canadian ski team stood, eagerly facing a mountain of pappardelle pasta. With the power out due to a snowstorm, we hurriedly improvised under emergency lights, turning the situation into a spontaneous culinary adventure. The athletes gathered around, laughing and joking, as we created a makeshift assembly line, cutting pasta with whatever tools were on hand. It was a moment of delicious chaos, blending the thrill of the games with the camaraderie that emerges over a shared plate of flour and eggs. Those are the moments that make cooking at the Olympics unforgettable.Imagine something like up to 4,500 meals whipped up daily in the Milan hub alone, nearly 4,000 in Corteena, and another 2,300 in Predazzo. That's a mountain of pasta, with around 600 kilograms dished out each day. To put that into perspective, it's enough to fuel approximately 1,200 downhill runs, underscoring the athletes' immense calorie needs. Athletes swarm the carb stations like kids at a candy store, loading plates with spaghetti, gnocchi, fettuccine, and lasagna. One American freestyler declared she's had "the best pasta I've ever had here," while others admit to smashing entire pizzas post-practice. South African cross-country skier Matt Smith is on a mission, rating a quattro formaggi pizza an impressive 8.5/10 (lasagna got a polite "good"), and even scored a custom South African flag pizza topped with herbs and cured meats. Talk about personalized fueling! And for a sprinkle of quirky trivia, the most popular midnight snack among athletes is a surprising choice: Nutella-stuffed croissants, while the oddest request, hands down, was for spaghetti covered in chocolate sauce, proving their adventurous and unusual taste buds.The Canadian women's hockey team can't get enough focaccia, and sometimes bread is more popular than pasta. Their plates are loaded with pasta in meat sauce, fresh mozzarella, burrata, Parmigiano, and grilled proteins like chicken, turkey, veal, beef, salmon, or white fish. There are also vegetables and fruit for balance, and one player joked, "They're coming, OK?" But when you're burning thousands of calories on the ice or in the snow, a little extra cheese is just part of the deal. That extra cheese provides quick glycogen replenishment and boosts calcium intake for bone health. This indulgence aligns with a periodized nutrition strategy, where cycles of load, perform, and recover are carefully planned to ensure optimal performance over time.Read the Full Content More PodcastsSimValMedia, USAChef Walters Food ToursChef Walters Cooking School

Os Jogos Olímpicos de Inverno de Milão-Cortina 2026 ampliam a presença do Brasil nos esportes de neve. No snowboard halfpipe, Augustinho Teixeira e Pat Burgener representam o país em uma das provas mais técnicas do programa olímpico, historicamente dominada por potências europeias e norte-americanas. Luciana Quaresma, especial de Milão para a RFI Ambos nasceram fora do Brasil mas são filhos de mães brasileiras. Construíram carreiras no exterior mas neste ciclo olímpico decidiram defender o país que os conecta às suas origens, traduzindo em esporte uma escolha de identidade e pertencimento. Vaga olímpica e qualificação Para Augustinho Teixeira, que nasceu em Ushuaia, na Argentina, Milão-Cortina marca a estreia em uma Olimpíada de Inverno. O snowboarder garantiu sua vaga ao somar pontos consistentes no ranking de qualificação, em especial com desempenho na etapa da Copa do Mundo em Laax, na Suíça, onde terminou na 24ª posição, resultado que o manteve dentro das vagas classificatórias para os Jogos.   O jovem atleta, de 20 anos, que começou na neve ainda na infância ao lado da família vê essa qualificação como a consagração de anos de dedicação. “Estou vivendo algo inimaginável. A classificação para a Olimpíada é a prova de que o esforço, a disciplina e o foco em cada detalhe me trouxeram até aqui”, diz Augustinho, refletindo sobre sua trajetória. Além de garantir sua participação nos Jogos, Augustinho vem somando experiência em competições internacionais e foi o campeão em uma etapa da Copa Europeia de Snowboard halfpipe em Kitzsteinhorn, na Áustria — um marco importante em sua evolução esportiva.   Medalha histórica e Brasil no pódio Se Augustinho entra em Milão-Cortina fazendo sua estreia olímpica, Pat Burgener chega com um capítulo esportivo já escrito em grandes palcos internacionais. Nascido na Suíça e filho de mãe brasileira, Pat, de 31 anos disputou duas edições anteriores dos Jogos Olímpicos de Inverno — em PyeongChang 2018 (5º lugar) e Pequim 2022 (11º lugar), representando o país europeu antes de optar por competir pelo Brasil no ciclo 2025/2026.   A temporada antes da Olimpíada já trouxe um momento histórico: Pat Burgener conquistou a primeira medalha da história do Brasil na Copa do Mundo de snowboard halfpipe, ao levar o bronze na etapa de Calgary, no Canadá, em janeiro deste ano.  O resultado marcou não apenas o melhor desempenho brasileiro na modalidade, mas também consolidou Burgener como uma das principais esperanças para Milão-Cortina. “Foi uma sensação incrível. Saber que meu nome entrou na história do esporte brasileiro, colocando o país no pódio pela primeira vez na Copa do Mundo de halfpipe, é algo que vai comigo para os Jogos”, comenta Pat. Essa conquista veio após um início de temporada promissor, que incluiu um quarto lugar em Secret Garden, na China, outro resultado destacado antes de Calgary.   Identidade, cultura e escolha consciente Para Augustinho, competir por uma bandeira que carrega simbolismo familiar é mais do que representar um país em uma competição: é traduzir uma história de vida. “O Brasil sempre foi parte da minha história, mesmo morando fora. Representar o país da minha mãe e levar essa bandeira ao halfpipe é algo que me enche de orgulho e responsabilidade”, ele afirma. Esse sentimento de conexão se reflete não apenas no patriotismo esportivo, mas na forma como ele vê seu papel dentro e fora da pista, como referência e inspiração para novos praticantes brasileiros de snowboard. Pat, por sua vez, reforça a ideia de que a escolha de representar o Brasil é também uma forma de expandir horizontes e criar novas possibilidades para a modalidade. “Defender o Brasil no snowboard é mais do que uma mudança de nacionalidade. É trazer visibilidade para um país que não é tradicional nos esportes de inverno e mostrar que aqui também pode haver espaço e oportunidades”, diz ele, ressaltando o apoio que tem recebido tanto da família quanto da federação brasileira. Snowboard brasileiro em foco Em Milão-Cortina 2026, Augustinho Teixeira e Pat Burgener não apenas competem nas pistas de neve, mas representam duas trajetórias que se cruzam sob a mesma bandeira e com propósitos que vão além dos resultados individuais. Unidos pelo mesmo objetivo de colocar o Brasil cada vez mais presente no cenário internacional do snowboard, eles mostram que a presença verde e amarela também pode ganhar espaço nas montanhas cobertas de neve, inspirando uma nova geração de atletas e fãs no país.  

In dieser Spezialfolge erzählt Tina ausführlich von ihrem ultimativen Ziel: Dem Gewinn der Olympia-Medaille 2018 in Pyeongchang.

Les Jeux olympiques de Milan Cortina (6-22 février), marque le retour de l'événement dans les Alpes après quatre éditions à Vancouver, Sotchi, Pyeongchang et Pékin. Cela permettra notamment aux athlètes français de pouvoir évoluer devant des proches et des amis. Les porte-drapeaux de la délégation bleu-blanc-rouge lors de la cérémonie d'ouverture, Chloé Trespeuch (snowboard) et Clément Noël (ski alpin), étaient les invités de RTL Soir vendredi 6 février.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In the first of our special Winter Olympics episodes covering Milan-Cortina 2026, we preview this weekend's big events - the men and women's downhill - and look ahead to the Women's Ski Slopestyle. Host Iain Martin was joined in the studio by special guest Emily Sarsfield and down the line by BBC commentator Graham Bell and Ski Sunday's Ed Leigh.SHOW NOTESEmily Sarsfield first appeared on the podcast in Episode 3 (0:45)She represented Team GB in Skier X including at Pyeongchang 2018 (2:00)The opening ceremony takes place at the San Siro in Milan on Friday (4:00)Team GB's flag bearers are Brad Hall and Lilah Fear (5:00)Download the ski/snowboard schedule - all the dates and timings for the skiing and snowboarding events (5:20) Graham Bell shares his predictions for the Men and Women's Downhill (6:45) Lindsey Vonn has stated that she has an ACL injury, but will still compete (12:30)The Women's Freeski Slopestyle qualifications are on Saturday, with the final on Monday Ed Leigh shared his thoughts on Kirsty Muir's chances (14:15) Listen to Iain's interview with Kirsty Muir in Episode 171 (14:30) If you enjoyed this episode and you want to help the podcast, don't forget that if you use the code ‘SKIPODCAST' when you book your ski hire at intersportrent.com you'll save yourself some money. Simply take this link for your discount to be automatically appliedCover Photo (c) Milano-Cortina 2026

Stell dir vor: Du sitzt mit einem echten Paralympioniken zusammen, der nach einem Motorradunfall die Pisten erobert hat und das alles unmittelbar, bevor es für dich zu den Olympischen Winterspielen 2026 in Milano Cortina geht! In der Premiere der Winter Edition von Volunteer Chronicles taucht Alex ein in die Welt des Parasports mit Georg Kreiter von der Allianz. Von Monoski-Abenteuern in Sochi und Pyeongchang bis zur unvergesslichen Eröffnungsfeier: Georg teilt Gänsehaut-Momente und erzählt, warum Volunteers auch für Athletinnen und Athleten so wichtig sind. Der Olympische und paralympische Spirit wird hier spürbar. Alex hat sich nach der Aufnahme dann auch sofort auf Ticket-Jagd für die Eröffnungsfeier am 6. Februar 2026 gemacht. Hör rein, fühl die Vorfreude und lass dich anstecken! Perfekt für alle, die Milano Cortina live miterleben wollen. Volunteer Chronicles wird produziert von Real Estate Management& Solutions, einer Einheit der Allianz ONE. #PoweredByREMS

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games are just one week away. New Zealand's presence at the Games is growing, with 17 athletes set to compete this year. And though he won't be competing this year, two-time Winter Olympic medallist Nico Porteous knows how they'll be feeling. At age 16, he won the Bronze at the 2018 Games in PyeongChang, and four years later, took the Gold in Beijing. But last year he decided to shift focus, stepping away from the Olympic-level competition. Porteous had been in high performance and competitive environments since he was ten years old, and felt it was time for something new. “We're lucky that in our sport, competition isn't everything,” he told Jack Tame. “With the support of sponsors, we can move into different areas such as, y'know, making films and doing one off projects, so that areas has always really excited me and inspired me.” And with two Olympic medals under his belt, a raft of other titles, and even a New Zealand Order of Merit to his name, he felt he had achieved what he wanted to on the competition side of things. “I felt like it was the right time to step aside.” But for those heading to the Olympics this year, Porteous does have some advice. “Just worry about yourself and worry about your own performance,” he said. “There's a lot of external stuff that can sort of come into play, so I think the biggest skill that I took out of it and learned in the whole process was to just worry about what you're doing and your process.” “Be driven by your own process, rather than someone else's ambitions or goals for you.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An amazing conversation coming down your speakers today as we're joined by two-time Paralympic gold medallist and U.S. sled hockey star Noah Grove! Noah takes us through his remarkable journey, from discovering adaptive sport to rising through the ranks and becoming a mainstay of Team USA. We dive into his introduction to sled hockey, his rapid progression through the sport, and what it was like making his Paralympic debut at just 18 years old in PyeongChang. We also chat about what a third Paralympics means to him following his selection for Milano Cortina 2026, how the USA has become such a dominant force in sled hockey, and get to the bottom of his name and why Ben owes him an apology. It's an incredible interview you won't want to miss!

Gold, Gänsehaut und große Gefühle: In der neuen Folge des Wintersport-Podcasts spricht Julia Kleine mit Eiskunstlauf-Legende Aljona Savchenko über die Macht der Musik im Wintersport.Die Olympiasiegerin von 2018 nimmt uns mit zurück zu ihrer "Jahrhundertkür" von Pyeongchang und beschreibt, wie Musik Emotionen freisetzt, Erinnerungen verankert und über Erfolg oder Scheitern entscheiden kann. Warum geht ohne Musik im Eiskunstlauf gar nichts, wie lange dauert die Suche nach der perfekten Kür-Musik - und wie schafft man es, die sportlichen Elemente mit den musikalischen Elementen zu verbinden?Abseits des Eises gibt die 42-Jährige persönliche Einblicke in ihr Leben nach der aktiven Karriere, ihre Rückkehr nach Oberstdorf, die Sehnsucht nach Bergen und Kälte. Alles wie gewohnt eingebettet in vielseitige Kategorien des Formats.Ihr habt Feedback? Schreibt uns, wir freuen uns! Einfach per Mail an: wintersport-podcast@sportschau.de(00:00:00) Intro(00:02:16) Leben in Oberstdorf(00:04:15) Lieblingssong(00:06:20) Leben als Trainerin(00:09:20) Wie kommt die Musik zur Kür?(00:23:15) Schwierigkeit der Partnerwahl(00:32:30) Extra-Talk mit Daniel Weiss(00:42:08) Rechtliche Probleme(00:53:06) Buckelpiste mit Savchenko

Former Winter Olympian turned broadcaster, Aimee Fuller joins Performance People to reflect on a career defined by courage, creativity and confronting fear.Aimee competed for Team GB at the Winter Olympics in Sochi 2014 and PyeongChang 2018, specialising in slopestyle and big air, and becoming the first woman to land a double backflip in competition. In this conversation, she opens up about the defining moment that shaped her journey; the extraordinary pressure of qualifying for her first Olympic Games, having to deliver career-best results in the final two events after sitting 72nd in the world rankings.She speaks candidly about injury, recovery and the psychological toll of elite sport, including how fear of injury began to outweigh performance ahead of her second Winter Olympics, a realisation that ultimately led to her retirement. Aimee also reflects on identity beyond competition, the challenge of letting go, and how running and broadcasting have helped her rediscover purpose and joy in performance.Insightful, honest and full of energy, this episode explores resilience, pressure and what it really takes to step away from the thing that once defined you, and move forward stronger.________________________________The Performance People podcast, in partnership with J.P. Morgan Private Bank, talks to high-performers in the world of sport and beyond, to bring defining moments, hard-earned insights and expert advice to everyday performance. New episodes every Tuesday.ainslie + ainslie NIGHT POWDER, winner of Best Sleep Supplement in the GQ Sleep Awards 2025.We love performance, which is why we've launched ainslie + ainslie – the first supplement brand to be developed inside elite sport. Now available for everyone. Find out more at www.ainslieainslie.com________________________________Connect with Performance PeopleHit subscribe today for the latest.

“Es como bajar por un tobogán de agua, pero congelado”, así explica Verónica Ravenna su deporte: el luge. Una disciplina tan desconocida como espectacular.En este episodio, grabado en Cortina d'Ampezzo, (sede de la próxima competición olímpica de luge), la atleta argentina nos cuenta su recorrido desde su Buenos Aires natal hasta Canadá y cómo una excursión escolar se convirtió en el inicio de su carrera olímpica. Tras competir en PyeongChang 2018 y Beijing 2022, Verónica busca volver a hacer historia clasificándose para sus terceros Juegos Olímpicos en Milano Cortina 2026. Descubre este fascinante deporte de trineo de la mano de la mayor referente latinoamericana de la disciplina.

Casa Max è il podcast di Max Blardone e Bentobox “Sartoria Creativa”.Ospite della seconda puntata della terza stagione di Casa Max è il grande Federico Pellegrino. Nato ad Aosta nel 1990, capitano della nazionale di fondo, specialista dello sprint. Due argenti olimpici, a Pyeongchang nel 2018 e Pechino 2022, 7 medaglie mondiali (1 oro, 4 argenti, 2 bronzi) e 2 vittorie nella Coppa del Mondo di Sprint.Sponsored by ‪Air Dolomiti, Different Factory, Movimënt Alta Badia, Acqua San Bernardo e Nexia Audirevi.Product placement: TrudiCon il patrocinio di FISI, FISIP e Fondazione Cortina.Media partner: Sciare MagazinePowered by Bentobox “Sartoria Creativa”

Today we find out about Ischgl in Tirol, plus we learning about the new ‘Clean Miles' campaign from Protect Our Winters. Host Iain Martin was joined by Cat Ainsworth, CEO at Protect Our Winters UK, and three-time Winter Olympian and Ischgl resident, Marco Ladner.  --------- Tirol in Austria sponsors The Ski Podcast, which means this winter we're are finding out more about some of the great destinations in Tirol, and how you can connect with the Austrian way of life: ‘Lebensgefühl' – that you'll find there. --------- SHOW NOTES Cat skied in Valle Nevado in Chile and Ushuaia in Patagonia (1:30) Marco had an early opportunity to ski in Ischgl (2:30) Val Thorens will open on 22 Nov, followed by Les 2 Alpes, Val d'Isere, Zermatt and Ischgl the following weekend (4:00) Luca Carrick-Smith will make his World Cup debut at Levi in Finland (4:15) https://x.com/skipedia/status/1987897332348957133 Marco took part in the half-pipe at Sochi 2014, Pyeongchang 2018 and Beijing 2022 (5:00) Listen to Iain's interview with Zoe Atkin (8:00) Ischgl is located in the west of Tirol (8:30) You can travel by train from Zurich to Landeck (9:00) Ischgl is located at 1400m going up to 2800m (09:30) Ischgl opens and closes each winter with a MASSIVE concert (10:00) Take a look at acts who've played at the Top of the Mountain concerts previously (11:30) Rita Ora is playing the opening of Ischgl this year (12:30) The ski area (13:15) Who does Ischgl suit? (13:45) This winter there are three new lifts (14:45) What's it like for families? (15:30) Find out about Lego winter fun (16:00) Marco recommends a classic ‘Kaiserschmarrn' (18:00) Ischgl is very famous for after ski (18:30) The Silvretta Therme is a fantastic wellness centre (19:00) What is the role of Protect Our Winters  (20:30) Cat is a BASI qualified ski instructor (24:30) Find out about the POW ‘Clean Miles' campaign (25:45) Sign the POW ‘Clean Miles' petition (27:30) Iain set up Ski Flight Free in 2019 (28:45) Watch some of the POW Mobility videos  Feedback (30:00) You can leave a comment on Spotify, Instagram or Facebook – our handle is @theskipodcast – or drop an email to theskipodcast@gmail.com  You can also follow us on WhatsApp for exclusive material released ahead of the podcast. Look in the Show Notes for that link. Leon Butler: “I have such a soft spot for the whole of the Tirol, but Wilder Kaiser [Episode 262] is stunning.” Stan: "Love the podcast, it's a great way to stay connected to the world of skiing between my annual holiday trips, in particular the kit reviews with Al Morgan and stories like Bladon Lines." There is so much in our back catalog: just go to theskipodcast.com, have a search around the tags and categories and you're bound to find something you'll find interesting about our wonderful world of skiing and snowboarding.  If you'd like to help the podcast, there are three things you can do:  -          you can follow us, or subscribe, so you never miss an episode -          you can give us a review on Apple Podcasts or leave a comment on Spotify -          And, if you're booking ski hire this winter, don't forget that you can get an additional discount if you use the code ‘SKIPODCAST' when you book at intersportrent.com or simply take this link for your discount to be automatically applied

There is a notion that observant Jews don't have a chance to be professional athletes. The notion that Shabbat is an impediment and a sheer lack of role models make it hard for young athletes to find their way to elite sport. AJ Edelman is one of the trailblazing athletes working to change those conditions. Without any of the supports offered by the classic winter-olympic pipeline, he taught himself the dangerous art of skeleton from watching YouTube videos and went on to compete for Israel in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Since then, he has built out the Israeli bobsledding program, recruiting athletes and sponsors, and pushing his team to reach the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. Jay and AJ discuss the challenging logistics of building an Olympic program from scratch, and the unique set of restrictions and responsibilities AJ feels as a chosen representative of the State of Israel. Today's episode was produced by Tani Levitt and Mijon Zulu. To check out more episodes or to learn more about the show, you can visit our website Allaboutchangepodcast.com. If you like our show, spread the word, tell a friend or family member, or leave us a review on your favorite podcasting app. We really appreciate it. All About Change is produced by the Ruderman Family Foundation. Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 2:35 How AJ became a sled athlete and chose Skeleton and Bobsled 9:14 Has AJ always wanted to be an advocate for the Jewish people? 12:04 AJ loves to inspire the next generation 14:50 Activism as a national athlete 18:35 How do other athletes relate to AJ's activism? 22:52 How do fans relate to AJ's activism? 24:53 Campaigns to bar Israel from international athletic competition 29:27 What would making the 2026 Olympics mean to AJ and Israel 32:49 Outro and goodbye For video episodes, watch on⁠ ⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation⁠ Stay in touch: X:⁠ @JayRuderman⁠ |⁠ @RudermanFdn⁠ LinkedIn:⁠ Jay Ruderman⁠ |⁠ Ruderman Family Foundation⁠ Instagram:⁠ All About Change Podcast⁠ |⁠ Ruderman Family Foundation⁠ To learn more about the podcast, visit⁠ https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/⁠ Jay's brand new book, Find Your Fight, in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.jayruderman.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Na Beijing, Pyeongchang, Sotsji en Vancouver zijn de Olympische Winterspelen na twintig jaar weer iets dichterbij, namelijk in Milaan en Cortina d'Ampezzo. Ook zullen er op deze Spelen waarschijnlijk meer TeamNL-snowatleten meedoen dan ooit. De Nederlandse Skivereniging opent in Livigno Casa Olanda. Een plek die volgens Head of Development & Partnerships Herbert Cool een 'home away from home' wordt voor Olympiërs en fans.    ALLsportsradio LIVE! Bij ALLsportsradio trakteren we de luisteraar elke maandag, woensdag en vrijdag tussen 12:00-13:00 uur op een lekkere sportieve lunch in 'ALLsportsradio LIVE!' Met studiogasten, updates, reportages, interviews en bijzondere verhalen achter de sport. Welke sport het ook is en op wat voor een niveau dan ook: als het verhaal goed is, hoor je het hier.

This week on the Good Humans Podcast I sit down with Belle Brockhoff — a trailblazer in Australian snowboarding and one of the toughest athletes I've ever met.Belle has represented Australia at three Winter Olympics (Sochi 2014, PyeongChang 2018, Beijing 2022) and came agonisingly close to a medal, finishing 4th in Beijing. We dive deep into what it takes to reach the top of such a demanding sport, and the heartbreak of being just shy of the podium after years of sacrifice.She opens up about the struggles with injuries that tested her resilience, and the importance of mental health in navigating the highs and lows of elite sport. Belle's story is not only one of athletic achievement, but also of courage, vulnerability, and perspective.In this episode we explore:Belle's journey to becoming a three-time Winter OlympianThe heartbreak and lessons from finishing 4th at the OlympicsHow injuries shaped her outlook on sport and lifeWhy mental health is just as important as physical performanceWhat keeps her motivated to push forward despite setbacksBelle's honesty and grit will leave you inspired to chase your own goals and care for your mental health along the way.Follow BelleINSTAGRAM—GOLD COAST BOOK LAUNCH TICKETS - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-1-book-club-gold-coast-book-launch-tickets-1717332049389

This week on the Good Humans Podcast I sit down with Belle Brockhoff — a trailblazer in Australian snowboarding and one of the toughest athletes I've ever met.Belle has represented Australia at three Winter Olympics (Sochi 2014, PyeongChang 2018, Beijing 2022) and came agonisingly close to a medal, finishing 4th in Beijing. We dive deep into what it takes to reach the top of such a demanding sport, and the heartbreak of being just shy of the podium after years of sacrifice.She opens up about the struggles with injuries that tested her resilience, and the importance of mental health in navigating the highs and lows of elite sport. Belle's story is not only one of athletic achievement, but also of courage, vulnerability, and perspective.In this episode we explore:Belle's journey to becoming a three-time Winter OlympianThe heartbreak and lessons from finishing 4th at the OlympicsHow injuries shaped her outlook on sport and lifeWhy mental health is just as important as physical performanceWhat keeps her motivated to push forward despite setbacksBelle's honesty and grit will leave you inspired to chase your own goals and care for your mental health along the way.Follow BelleINSTAGRAM—GOLD COAST BOOK LAUNCH TICKETS - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-1-book-club-gold-coast-book-launch-tickets-1717332049389

Book Club Claire is back for our summer reading selection: Above & Beyond: Tim Mack, the Pole Vault and the Quest for Olympic Gold by Bill Livingston. Tim Mack won the gold medal at the Athens 2004 Olympics (perhaps a surprise winner), and this book details his very long journey to the top of the podium and the unique training methods he developed that helped him achieve his goal.  What did we think of the book? Listen to the show to find out! Our next selection is A Team of Their Own: How an International Sisterhood Made Olympic History by Seth Berkman. This tells the story of the combined Korean women's hockey team that competed at PyeongChang 2018. We're looking forward to reading a story that took place during the life of this podcast! Get your copy now, and look for this episode to drop in November. Also on today's episode, we have news on the one-year anniversary of the Paris 2024 Games. Ice hockey will have blended officiating teams at Milano-Cortina 2026. LA plans to become more accessible. The World Games had its first torch relay. Reminder: you can watch World Games 2025 online at the World Games' streaming platform. (https://live.theworldgames.org/) The World Games start on August 7, 2025. In news from TKFLASTAN, we hear from: Fencers Lee Kiefer, Lauren Scruggs, Nick Itkin, Alexander Massialas and Gerek Meinhardt Racewalker Evan Dunfee Wheelchair tennis player Charlie Cooper Goalball player Calahan Young Shooter Sagen Maddalena   For a transcript of this episode, please visit http://flamealivepod.com.   Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!   Note: Where possible, we use affiliate links. If you purchase something through one of these links, we may earn a commission. *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Olympics and Paralympics Fan Podcast with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown. New episodes released every week and daily during the Olympics and Paralympics.   Support the show: http://flamealivepod.com/support Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Become a patron and get bonus content: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod Buy merch here: https://flamealivepod.dashery.com Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: hhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/flamealivepod Newsletter: Sign up at https://flamealivepod.substack.com/subscribe VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348      

Im Rahmen der Sommerwiederholungen hören Sie die Sendung vom 13. Oktober 2024 mit Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf und Nevin Galmarini. Nevin Galmarini Olympia-Silber in Sotschi, Gold in Pyeongchang. Das sind nur zwei der vielen sportlichen Höhenflüge, die der Ardezer Alpin-Snowboarder Nevin Galmarini erleben durfte. Den Erfolg hat er aber möglicherweise im Blut: Seine Mutter war schon erfolgreiche Skifahrerin und beispielsweise Siegerin im Riesenslalom an der Gehörlosen-WM 1971. Seinen Rücktritt gab Galmarini vor zwei Jahren. Nun arbeitet der Vater von Zwillingen in der Vermögensverwaltung und sagt: «Das Adrenalin fehlt mir schon sehr». Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf Die Alt-Bundesrätin ging als Kind mit dem Kopf durch die Wand: Schon früh wusste sie, was sie möchte. Entscheidungen wollte sie selbständig fällen. Bundesrätin zu werden gehörte damals allerdings nicht auf ihre Wunschliste. Und dies, obwohl man am elterlichen Esstisch viel politisierte, immerhin war auch ihr Vater, Leon Schlumpf, Bundesrat. Dafür demonstrierte sie als Jugendliche für das Frauenstimmrecht. Die promovierte Juristin ist auch heute noch umtriebig, als Präsidentin von Pro Senectute liegt ihr die Freiwilligenarbeit am Herzen.

It's been over eight years since we last caught up with Australian freestyle skier David Morris, and a lot has happened since then. In 2018, he competed in his third and final Olympic Games — an appearance that saw him narrowly miss out on a second Olympic medal under controversial circumstances in the men's aerials final. Seven years on from that moment, David reflects on the experience and shares how he feels about it today. He also looks back on all three of his Olympic appearances in Vancouver, Sochi, and PyeongChang. We also dive into his time in Beijing from a coaching perspective, get his deep insights into the state of the sport in Australia, and hear some fascinating behind-the-scenes stories that you won't want to miss. Always engaging, entertaining, and honest, David brings his signature energy to a conversation that's bound to brighten your day. So hit play and enjoy one of our most fun and brutally honest chats yet!

In the episode host Elizabeth Emery speaks with Staci Mannella about ski racing legally blind with a guide, training for effective communication, why working with a counselor as an athlete is great idea, and why and how sport has been so important in her life, plus where it is leading her now.  Staci Mannella is a third year Ball State University PhD. student in counseling psychology with a focus on sport and performance. She is a mental health therapist and mental performance consultant in training at SKADI Sport Psychology. Drawing from her journey as a visually impaired Paralympic skier at the Sochi 2014 and PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Games, Staci brings a unique blend of firsthand experience and academic rigor to her clinical work and research. Staci's academic journey, including a Bachelor of Arts at Dartmouth College, a Master's of Science from the School of Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia, and a Masters of Arts in Counseling from Ball State University, underscores her commitment to evidence-based practice. Her ability to produce, consume, and apply sport psychology research ensures that her clients receive the most effective strategies for optimizing their performance. When she's not supporting the performance and wellbeing of athletes, Staci enjoys staying active herself! She loves hiking, skiing, spending time with her animals, and enjoying the outdoors.  Get involved and support the show directly at https://bit.ly/givetoHHSpodcastFind all episodes http://www.hearhersports.com/Sign up for Hear Her Sports newsletter at https://bit.ly/HHSnewsletterFind Staci at https://stacimannella.com/Follow Staci on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/staciskier96Follow Staci on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/staciskier96/Find Sisters in Sports at https://sistersinsportsfoundation.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This EP fetures Jonathan Pelletier Ouellet. Jo as he is known by most is a Strength and Conditioning Coach and Physiotherapist with over 15 years of experience in the field. He specializes in athlete reconditioning following traumatic and chronic injuries.Since 2008 he's been a key member of Freestyle Canada.  From 2009 to 2018 he traveled with the Canadian Freestyle Aerials Team as their Strength and Conditioning Coach, Physiotherapist, and Lead Integrated Support Team (IST) member. During this period, Jonathan had the privilege of working at three Olympic Games: Vancouver 2010, Sochi 2014, and Pyeongchang 2018.In addition to this role, Jonathan began working with Speed Skating Canada Long Track in 2018, where he continues to serve at the Quebec City training center. Jonathan also holds the role of Paramedical Lead for the team based in Quebec City.He is also a passionate educator, lecturing in both the Kinesiology and Physiotherapy departments at Laval University. Additionally, he provides continuing education in kinesiology and physiotherapy, focusing on athlete reconditioning post-traumatic and chronic injuries. Please enjoy the ride!If you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with a friend, and connect with us on social channels IG @Kingopain, TW @BuiltbyScott, LI+FB Scott Livingston. You can find all things LYM at www.LYMLab.com, download your free Life Lab Starter Kit today and get busy living https://lymlab.com/free-lym-lab-starter/Please take the time to visit and connect with our sponsors, they are an essential part of our success:www.ReconditioningHQ.comwww.FreePainGuide.com

In this episode the Ski Moms welcome Alice Merryweather, former U.S. Ski Team member and recent Dartmouth graduate. Alice shares her path from a Massachusetts recreational skier to World Cup competitor, and now to her post-racing life. Like many East Coast racers, Alice started at her local mountain - Attitash in New Hampshire. Alice's ski journey led through Stratton Mountain School to earning a spot on the U.S. Ski Team at 19, where she competed on the World Cup circuit and represented Team USA at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.Alice speaks openly about navigating injuries, eating disorder recovery, and completing her degree at Dartmouth while maintaining her professional skiing career. Her candid discussion about mental health advocacy and the support she received from teammates and family offers valuable insights for athletes and families facing similar challenges.Now a recent college graduate, Alice shares how she's rediscovering skiing for pure enjoyment while exploring new career opportunities. Her perspective on transitioning from elite athletics provides a thoughtful look at life after competitive racing.Resources:Athlete Mental Health WeekNational Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)ANAD (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders)ED Care Treatment CentersKeep up with the Latest from Alice:Instagram: @aliweather_Facebook: www.facebook.com/alicemerryweather96/Ready for your next adventure? Download the Vrbo app or check out Vrbo.com for trusted, family-friendly getaways and plan a stay everyone will love! Shop the Diamant Weekend Warrior Bag at www.diamantskiing.com and use code SKIMOMS to save 20%Invest in your season with this TSA Approved carry-on boot bag, it's a game changer and built to last. Start planning your trip here visitulstercountyny.comThe Ski Moms are so excited to be partnering with Ulster County this year. Located in New York State, Ulster County is tucked into the Hudson Valley and offers families a chance to get out in nature all year long. Visit Ski Haus in Woburn, Framingham, or Salem, NH, or go to skihaus.com. Support the showKeep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!Website: www.theskimoms.coSki Moms Discount Page: https://www.theskimoms.co/discountsSki Moms Ski Rental HomesJoin the 13,000+ Ski Moms Facebook GroupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theskimoms/ Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you'd like to hear next! Sarah@skimomsfun.comNicole@skimomsfun.com

Aaron Blunck, a three-time Olympian and two-time halfpipe world champion, has left his mark on freestyle skiing. Starting on skis at just 18 months in Crested Butte, Colorado, Aaron's journey spans Youth Olympic medals, X Games podiums, and representing Team USA at Sochi, PyeongChang, and Beijing. Beyond the slopes, he cherishes memories of Team USA's triumphs and dreams of guest-starring on Yellowstone. Join us for an inspiring look at his life on and off the mountain!

This episode features Ali Miles an Advanced Sports Dietitian and the founder of Fuel School. She is an Advanced Sports Dietitian and Accredited Practising Dietitian with extensive qualifications and experience in elite performance nutrition.For the past nine years, Ali has been the performance dietitian for the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia and has supported our Australian athletes during the recent 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, China and the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeong Chang, South Korea. She is also the performance dietitian for the Sunshine Coast Lightning Netball Team and from 2015-2023, Ali held the role of senior performance dietitian at St Kilda Football Club followed by North Melbourne Football Club.Ali is trusted by many of the world's best athletes and teams to deliver proven performance nutrition strategies that are smart, strategic and cutting-edge, all while being realistic and embracing the essential human element within high-performance environments.Now, Ali is focused on sharing her wealth of experience with the next generation of athletes. She created Fuel School, an online performance nutrition hub designed to empower teenage athletes with the knowledge and confidence to fuel their goals. Fuel School bridges the gap between elite-level nutrition strategies and practical, accessible advice, helping young athletes maximise their potential in sport, school, and life.Resources mentioned in this episodeFuel School my online performance nutrition membership platform, which is dedicated to empowering teenage athletes to respect their bodies and fuel with confidence so that they reach their potential in sports, school and life.Free Masterclass “Are you Eating Enough?”Other links to support youNourish + Thrive eMag: As each season turns get fresh ideas and links to family-friendly recipes and meal planning resources straight to your inbox. Each seasonal eZine will help you plan and serve macro-balanced, nourishing and kid-friendly meals.All paid Substack subscribers get the seasonal copy of Nourish + Thrive sent to their inbox.Subscribe nowFor Black Friday week the entire shop including Winter in the Home, Creating a Digital Family Calendar, Note Taking for the Organized Family and the GOLDENTIME Journal are 20% off. Check out the sale here. Get full access to Meagan Rose Wilson at meaganrosewilson.substack.com/subscribe

GB Snowsport CEO Vicky Gosling joins Iain for this special episode of The Ski Podcast.  We go behind the scenes of British skiing and snowboarding to find out what goes into running an organisation like GB Snowsport and how a country with no mountains outperforms countries from across the world. We also find out about Vicky's background in the RAF, what it was like working alongside Prince Harry on the Invictus Games and the link between snowsports and surfing. This episode is part of a series of podcasts we're publishing this winter focusing on women in the snowsports industry.  Intersport Ski Hire Discount Code Save money on your ski hire by using the code ‘SKIPODCAST' at intersportrent.com, or simply take this link for your discount to be automatically applied at the checkout. SHOW NOTES In 2022/23 GB Snowsport recorded 50 World Cup, World Champs, X Games podiums That included a podium in every single discipline (4:00) Pat Sharples is Head Coach of the GB Snowsports (6:30) Listen to Iain's interview with Pat Sharples (33:15) Vicky and Pat had to sleep in their car in St Moritz (8:30) Vicky was a Group Captain in the RAF, deployed to the Gulf (10:30) In 2014, she became Military Exec Lead for first Invictus Games in London (12:30) Vicky was appointed CEO for the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando (14:00) Herding Morgan Freeman and Michelle Obama at the opening ceremony (15:00) Appointed CEO of GB Snowsport in 2018 (15:30) ‘British Ski and Snowboard' was re-branded to ‘GB Snowsport' (16:30) The goal to become a top five snowsport nation by 2030 (18:00) Funding from UK Sport went up after Pyeongchang, but was cut after Beijing (20:15) Team GB won one medal at Sochi 2014 (Jenny Jones) and two at Pyeongchang 2018 (Billy Morgan & Izzy Atkin) (21:30) Kirsty Muir was the highest-placed Briton on snow with 5th in Big Air (23:30) Listen to Iain's interview with Kirsty Muir in Episode 174 Listen to Iain's interview with Dave Ryding in Episode 199 (29:30) Dave shares his ring-fenced funding with Billy Major and Laurie Taylor (29:30) Dave Ryding's coach Tris Glasse-Davies has left to work for US skiing (30:00) The Alpine Team ranked 6th in world in 2023/24, ahead of USA, Italy, Canada (31:30) Jim Ratcliffe donated £11m to help fund new clubhouse for the Courchevel race club (32:00) Mia Brookes is the youngest ever world champion (33:00) Listen to Iain's interview with Zak Carrick-Smith in Episode 200 (33:15) In 2022 Vicky became Chair of GB Surfing (35:45) Skateboarding medallist Sky Brown just failed to qualify in surfing for the Paris Olympics (37:30) The effect of Brexit on GB Snowsports (39:30) Listen to Stu Brass talking in Episode 213 about how he first met Jenny Jones in Tignes (40:30) Chamonix 2024 saw the first global warming determined slalom (41:00) FIS are under pressure to change their schedule to reduce emissions (41:30) Feedback I enjoy all feedback about the show, I like to know what you think, especially about our features so please contact on social @theskipodcast or by email theskipodcast@gmail.com  robsmith0179: "It was really interesting to listen to [Chemmy Alcott's] determination and drive from such a young age. I thought I was brave at 10 years old setting off into the hills on my own on a mountain bike...never mind going to New Zealand training.” Victoria Bushnell: “My new Sunday listening is The Ski Podcast hosted by Iain Martin” mc2_woodwork: "I truly love skiing and you bring together so much amazing content and extremely helpful information. After holidays in Tignes the last two winters my 6-year-old is hooked too.”  If you like the podcast, there are three things you can do to help:    1) Review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify  2) Subscribe  3) Book your ski hire with Intersport Rent using the code ‘SKIPODCAST' or take this link There are now 228 episodes of The Ski Podcast and 138 were listened to in the last week. There is so much to listen to in our back catalog - we have covered so many destinations and stories - just go to theskipodcast.com, search around the tags and categories: you're bound to find something of interest to you.  You can follow me @skipedia and the podcast @theskipodcast

When Kenny Albert was growing up, family gatherings sounded a lot like a dispatch from the first all-sports radio station. There was his father, Marv, whose voice shaped the sound of modern basketball, and there too were his uncles Al and Steve-a trio of professional play-by-play men with a listenership that spanned the country.It was only a matter of time before Kenny, armed with a toy tape recorder, yearned to follow in their footsteps.Some 3,000 broadcasts later, Kenny Albert has amassed countless stories from the world of sports and media. A Mic for All Seasons is his chronicle of a charmed yet unlikely journey, from a youth spent calling games in his bedroom for a fictitious audience to ten-hour bus rides with a minor-league hockey team, plus the time he worked five different sports in one chaotic, 19-day stretch.The only play-by-play broadcaster who currently calls all four major sports in North America, Albert details the stand-out moments from his three-decade career, including the 1994 Stanley Cup Final, Jose Bautista's bat flip in the 2015 ALCS, and the U.S. women's hockey Olympic gold-medal winning shootout in Pyeongchang in 2018.Part memoir, part behind-the-scenes look at the world of broadcast media, A Mic for All Seasons also features stories about life in the booth, game preparation, travel hijinks, marquee events, meetings with star athletes and coaches, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

When Kenny Albert was growing up, family gatherings sounded a lot like a dispatch from the first all-sports radio station. There was his father, Marv, whose voice shaped the sound of modern basketball, and there too were his uncles Al and Steve-a trio of professional play-by-play men with a listenership that spanned the country.It was only a matter of time before Kenny, armed with a toy tape recorder, yearned to follow in their footsteps.Some 3,000 broadcasts later, Kenny Albert has amassed countless stories from the world of sports and media. A Mic for All Seasons is his chronicle of a charmed yet unlikely journey, from a youth spent calling games in his bedroom for a fictitious audience to ten-hour bus rides with a minor-league hockey team, plus the time he worked five different sports in one chaotic, 19-day stretch.The only play-by-play broadcaster who currently calls all four major sports in North America, Albert details the stand-out moments from his three-decade career, including the 1994 Stanley Cup Final, Jose Bautista's bat flip in the 2015 ALCS, and the U.S. women's hockey Olympic gold-medal winning shootout in Pyeongchang in 2018.Part memoir, part behind-the-scenes look at the world of broadcast media, A Mic for All Seasons also features stories about life in the booth, game preparation, travel hijinks, marquee events, meetings with star athletes and coaches, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Alyson Griffin, Head of Marketing at State Farm, joins Amanda Ma, CEO & Founder of Innovate Marketing Group, to discuss what it takes to execute award-winning campaigns. Tune in now on EventUp! Alyson Griffin is a Fortune 50 marketing executive and thought leader with over 25 years of experience leading Marketing and Global Brand teams at renowned companies, including HP, Intel, and currently State Farm. As State Farm's Head of Marketing, she spearheads the effort to bring the 102-year-old company into the 21st century. She is guided by a mission to capture current demand, anticipate future demand, and retain loyal customers by crafting innovative marketing strategies that engage audiences nationwide, ultimately driving the brand's cultural relevance. Under Alyson's leadership, State Farm was named to Fast Company's annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024. Her career is marked by the creation of groundbreaking immersive experiences that seamlessly blend art with entertainment, gaming, music, social media, sports, and technology; her standout campaigns include the Emmy® nominated and Ad Meter-winning "Agent State Farm" campaign for Super Bowl LVIII and Intel's Cannes Lions-winning Drone Light Show at the PyeongChang 2018 Olympics. Her work has garnered recognition from prestigious award programs including the ANA REGGIE Awards, the Clio Awards, The Drum, and the Shorty Awards. A Silicon Valley native with an affinity for emerging technologies, Alyson combines her natural storytelling abilities with executive leadership, making her a sought-after awards juror and keynote speaker. She has delivered keynotes at prominent events such as Cannes Lions, Advertising Week New York, and Gary Vaynerchuk's VeeCon. Her areas of expertise include creativity, innovation, brand activations and experiences, social media and influencer engagement, technology, and entertainment and sports partnerships. State Farm "EventUp" is brought to you by Innovate Marketing Group. an award-winning corporate event and experiential marketing agency based in Los Angeles, California, serving nationwide, creating immersive event experiences to help brands connect with people. To learn more, click here⁠⁠. Follow us! Find us on ⁠⁠LinkedIn, ⁠⁠⁠⁠EventUp Podcast LinkedIn⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Instagram

I'm a Canon shooter… I shoot an R6 and an R5. So, I have been curious about the new Canon R1, and a little less so about the R5 Mark II. Still, I had written off watching the announcement, because it was at something like 3am my time… but, I happened to be up anyway so I watched it, and I ended up with some serious opinions on both the new gear and the presentation itself. There's no question these cameras are in demand, even though the R5 Mark II retails for $4,300 and the R1 for a whopping $6,300. The R5 Mark II is already backordered to early Sept, and B&H says the Release Date for the R1 is estimated as Nov 26th. Very few people have had the chance to try out the R5 Mark II and R1, and those that have didn't get much time with them. A few photographers were given pre-release bodies to use at the Olympics, and luckily for us one of them is a friend of the show. I knew Jeff was going to be using the R5 Mark II and R1 at the Paris Olympics, it was semi-public knowledge, so before he left I asked if he would come back on the show to give us his thoughts. He agreed to do a recap, and so today we will dive into his experiences under the real world pressure of photographing the Olympics for Team USA. Jeff has been on the show a few times before. First for the episode Capture the Action, and then to talk about his experiences at the Tokyo Olympics for the show on Real World Use of the Canon R3. On the chance that you didn't see either of those shows, let me introduce you to my friend Jeff Cable... Photographing the Olympics has got to be the pinnacle of a sports photographer's career, and for Jeff Cable it's one he's reached many times, having now photographed the last 8 Olympics for Team USA. I am always amazed by how many photographers either come from, or are in some way involved with, the tech industry. For more than 25 years, Jeff was a marketing executive at companies like Symantec, Magellan, and Micron, but while traveling the world for his corporate job, his interest and passion for photography grew quickly. He left the corporate world in 2016 to dedicate himself full-time to his photography. Since then, Jeff has earned respect around the globe for his creative images, and for sharing his love of photography with others. He's best known for capturing photos for the US Olympic Committee, photographing the last eight Olympic games, in Beijing, Vancouver, London, Sochi, Rio de Janeiro, PyeongChang, Tokyo, and Paris. As an educator, Jeff also leads photo tours where he teaches photo enthusiasts and professionals around the world. He has taught in Africa, Australia, China, Europe, Central and South America, and across the United States, and has upcoming tours, through 2024 and 2025, to San Francisco, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, Tanzania (African Safari), Japan, Botswana, and Alaska. Join me in welcoming Sports and Event Photographer Jeff Cable back to the show, as we talk about his real world experience at this year's Paris Olympics with a pre-production Canon EOS R1 and pre-production R5 Mark II, on this episode of Behind the Shot. CORRECTION: Thanks to Mike in the YouTube comments for pointing out that I was incorrect when I referred to the R5 II as having cross-type AF. The R1 does, but the R5 II does not. Sorry about the mistake. How Did the Canon R1, Canon R5 MKII and new lenses REALLY do at the Olympics? Jeff's Real World Review of the Canon R1 & R5 Mark II: blog.jeffcable.com Connect with Jeff Website: jeffcable.com Blog: blog.jeffcable.com Instagram: @jeffcablephotography Facebook: @jeffcablephoto X / Twitter: @jcable12 YouTube: @jcable1234 Jeff's Photographer Picks Chris McLennan: chrismclennanphotography.com | @chris_mclennan1 Ian MacNicol: ianmacnicol.com | @ian_macnicol

In this episode of Reimagining Cyber, hosts Rob Aragao dives into the intersection of sports and cybersecurity, inspired by a cyber attack at the recent Paris Olympics.The conversation takes a deep dive into the cyber threats that have historically plagued the Olympics, from the 2016 Rio Games to the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. They discuss the frequent denial of service attacks, ransomware, and phishing campaigns that target such high-profile events. The Tokyo 2020 Olympics saw an astounding 450 million cyber events, setting the stage for heightened vigilance at the Paris Games, where over 3 billion cyber threats were anticipated.Rob and Ben explore the potential motivations behind these attacks, ranging from geopolitical tensions to the desire for disruption or financial gain. They emphasize the importance of rigorous preparation, including ethical hacking and advanced security measures, to protect such significant global events.Tune in to hear how the world's largest sporting event has become a prime target for cybercriminals and what it takes to defend against these sophisticated threats.Follow or subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast platform.Share the show with others in the cybersecurity world.Get in touch via reimaginingcyber@gmail.com

BOEM has cancelled its Gulf of Mexico offshore wind lease auction due to lack of interest. We explore why companies are hesitant to put turbines in the gulf, examining challenges and opportunities for wind projects in Texas and Louisiana from both financial and technical perspectives. Phil and Rosemary discuss downwind turbine designs for hurricane-prone areas and the complex economics of wind energy projects in the region. Our Wind Farm of the Week is the farm built for the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, showcasing the potential of wind energy on a global stage. Register for the AMI Wind Turbine Blades Event! Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes' YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Pardalote Consulting - https://www.pardaloteconsulting.comWeather Guard Lightning Tech - www.weatherguardwind.comIntelstor - https://www.intelstor.com Allen Hall: Have you seen the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile up close, Joel? Have you been around that thing? Joel Saxum: I have, I've actually sat in it and I think I know where this story is going. Allen Hall: I been up close to it and I don't remember where it must have been an automobile museum and to the peanut mobile Which is another engineering marvel not seen that I saw them both driving down a highway one day I thought man either I'm really tired Strange vehicles on the road today But the wiener mobile flipped over outside of Chicago, did you see that It looked like a, did it look like somebody fell asleep and hit one of those concrete barriers that you can always find in Chicago? Joel Saxum: My thought was, I was actually joking with a friend about it, is cause I'm from Wisconsin, so there's this rivalry between Chicago and the people in Wisconsin. And it was brats versus the all, the all beef hot dogs in Chicago that they make the Chicago dogs. And they're saying that they wanted to keep the Wienermobile in Chicago so much that they, someone actually sabotaged it. I don't know, that's probably not what happened, of course, but that was the joke. Allen Hall: Is there a Bratmobile? Joel Saxum: There's not. I will tell you this, if you'd like to see some great American entertainment, tune into a Milwaukee Brewers game and watch the Sausage Race. And you will see hot dogs and brats, polishes. Italian sausage. That's the fourth one. Are these the four food groups up in Wisconsin? Yes, yes. Yes they are. Number five is cheese curds and number six is beer. That rounds it out nicely. So the Wienermobile needs a little TLC based on the photos I've seen and they're gonna have to put that thing back together. That's a hallmark of America, right? There's things to be proud of. That's one of them, man on the moon, Wienermobile. I'm Allen Hall, and I'll be joined by the rest of the Uptime host after these news headlines. In our first story, German wind turbine manufacturer Nordex is reporting a significant turnaround in its financial performance. For the first half of 2024, the company saw a dramatically reduced net loss of 12.6 million euros, a substantial improvement from the 298 million Euro loss reported in the same period last year. This positive trend is further underscored by a 24.7% increase in sales reaching 3.43 billion euros. In light of these encouraging results, Nordics has revived its 2024 guidance upward now projecting an EBITDA margin between three and 4%. Amid these industry dynamics, the United Kingdom is making bold moves to accelerate its wind energy sector.  The British government has unveiled ambitious plans to support an additional 20 to 30 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2030...

Sports enthusiasts from around the world will soon be glued to their nearest viewing screen, watching the action unfold during the international Summer Olympic Games in Paris.   But how much do you know about the finer points of photographing elite level competition, or about the lightning-fast, high-tech journey these images make from inside a camera to a remote editing workflow, and then onward to be enjoyed by you, the viewer?   In today's podcast we've got the inside track on how these visual delicacies are brought to life and served up to global audiences. Our guests are Getty Images Chief Photographer Maddie Meyer and Managing Editor James Chance, who runs Getty Images' editing operations in Europe.   We start with Maddie, who details the advance preparations and complex logistics required to ensure the success of 60 Getty Images photographers on the ground in Paris, alongside a sizable amount of remote and robotic gear. In the show's second half, James describes the impressive synergy between the photographers on site and the massive team of photo editors he's assembled to work remotely from London and in other locations around the world—a complex infrastructure that's a first for the agency.   Immerse yourself in the passion for sports and learn what it takes to capture images that set you apart from the pack.   As Maddie Meyer sums up, “That's where the real challenge comes in. And that's where I would say it's really difficult. But that's where knowing the athletes comes in, knowing the way they move, knowing their rituals before they get in the pool, knowing some of the dynamics between the athletes, where you can really kind of pick up on the minutia to try and make something special.” Guests: Maddie Meyer & James Chance Episode Timeline: 3:37: Maddie's college internship at Getty Images, and her experiences as a woman shooting sports. 8:30: Plans for covering the Paris Games, and details about the Getty Images team. 11:56: Maddie's aquatics specialty and details about photographer assignments. 16:23: A question of shooting strategy: going for maximum volume vs anticipating more and shooting less. 22:37: Dedicated cameras vs remotes and robotic equipment, plus Maddie's go-to gear: A Canon R3 mirrorless and 28-70 mm f/2 lens. 28:23: Episode Break  29:35: The synergy and trust between photography and photo editing teams. 33:28: Logistics of staff photographers, remotes, and robotic cameras on the ground to capture the Paris Games  38:28: Details about Getty Images remote photo editing staff in the UK during the Paris games, and their three-stage editing process. 43:33: The technical tools—hardware and software—powering the Getty Images workflow and file management process. 1:00:58: The most important qualities in a Getty Images photo editor. Guest Bios: Maddie Meyer is a chief photographer for Getty Images based in—but not geographically limited to—Boston, Massachusetts. She joined the Getty Images team in January 2015, after earning a Bachelor of Science degree in photojournalism from Ohio University. Maddie's assignments range from covering New England's professional sports teams to international travel covering events such as the Men's and Women's World Cup, the FINA World Swimming championships and the Olympic Games in Rio and Pyeongchang. Her pictures are continually published in major metropolitan newspapers, magazines, and websites worldwide, including ESPN, the New York Times, Sports Illustrated, the Washington Post, among many other media outlets. Equally skilled as a photographer, James Chance began his editing career as a freelancer in London. He currently serves as the managing editor for Getty Images Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. He works to train and schedule the editing team, as well as plan editing for major events such as the Women's World Cup in Australia, and the Paris Olympic Games. James helped to create the vision for Getty Images remote editing plan, where photo editors will be working out of the company's London office, while the photographers will be in Paris.  Stay Connected: Maddie Meyer Website: https://www.maddiemeyerphoto.com/ Maddie Meyer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddiemeyer2/ James Chance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameschance_5 Getty Images Website: https://www.gettyimages.com/ Samsung T7 Shield Portable SSD: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1742972-REG/samsung_mu_pe4t0s_am_4tb_t7_shield_portable.html

Kendall Wesenberg has been a competitor from an early age as she “wanted to win before I knew what it was.” She grew up playing all the typical youth sports and continued with club soccer through college. After seeing bobsled during the 2010 Olympic Games, this California girl moved to Park City, Utah 2 years later after graduation to learn more about the sport. She loved the adrenaline rush that bobsled provided but felt her body type was better suited for skeleton. In 2014 Kendall earned an invite to US Team Trials where she took 4th then went on to become the first American woman to win the European Cup circuit overall title. The following season she earned a World Cup spot where she has competed for the last 3 seasons, winning a silver medal in the St. Moritz World Cup in 2017 and earning one of two Olympic spots for the 2018 Games in Pyeongchang. Kendall shares how she trains her mind and body to access the zone and make 100 crucial decisions every minute. Her sport is extremely dangerous and challenging but she approaches it like she approaches life, by focusing on kindness, hard work and having the most fun! @kendallorraine

This episode is released on International Women's Day and is dedicated to women both in and out of sports, all over the world. The podcast has a long tradition of having Olympic athletes on the show. Freestyle Skier Devin Logan is a 3-time Olympian. She participated in Sochi (2014), PyeongChang (2018), and most recently, Beijing (2022). She won the silver medal in the women's slopestyle event in 2014. She also had a bronze medal in World Championships in the halfpipe in 2017. In this episode, Logan speaks about her involvement in a new initiative from U.S. Ski & Snowboard entitled Heroic. Its goals within the overall women's movement, along with the challenges women face, improvements that have been made, and general advice for those entering the ski and snowboard industry. Logan also gives intimate details on the day she won the silver medal in 2014. She discusses what International Women's Day means to her, and what message it sends to women worldwide. Follow Devin on Instagram @devinlogan.