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**Olympics.com Podcast**

At Olympics.com, we tell Olympic stories year-round. Come along with us for in-depth interviews with the inspiring individuals who capture the world’s imagination every two years as they go faster, higher, stronger – together. Host Nick McCarvel is joined regularly by one-of-a-kind guests – including athletes themselves, coaches, sporting legends – as well as Olympics.com producers and contributors – and more. Catch new episodes on Wednesdays every other week.

Latest Episodes:

Alex Deibold: Sustainability is about protecting the human race Oct 16, 2018

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Are the Olympic Games at risk because of climate change?

Olympic bronze medallist snowboarder Alex Deibold worries it’s a real possibility.

“That’s what is at stake if you don’t take climate change seriously. ... The moments of triumph. The moments of joy.”

Plus, we catch up on the headlines from the Youth Olympic Games and also give you an athlete to look out for here at Buenos Aires.

Never give up: Ghana skeleton slider Akwasi Frimpong’s advice for YOG Oct 14, 2018

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He is aiming to be Africa’s first goldmedallist at the Winter Olympic Games.

The track prospect swapped sports to skeleton - but some people still didn’t believe in Akwasi Frimpong.

“I definitely know what it feels like to be bullied. I definitely know what it feels to be laughed at. I definitely know how it feels when people tell you to give up.”

Plus, we have all the headlines from the Youth Olympic Games and an athlete to watch.

Success, setbacks and the Youth Olympic Games with swimmer Chad le Clos Oct 14, 2018

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Olympic champion swimmer Chad le Clos opened up about how he dealt with his parents' cancer diagnosis just before Rio 2016. He argues that you must put everything to one side before stepping onto the blocks to perform.

"You don't cry for losing. You cry for winning."

We also have all the headlines and an athlete to watch for the day too.

Finding Instagram followers that matter with Nyjah Huston, Leticia Bufoni and Kaelynn Gobert-Harris from the Youth Olympic Games Oct 13, 2018

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Nyjah and Leticia are two of the world's top skateboarders and we asked about their feeds - what do they post and why?

Plus, we tracked down professional dancer Kaelynn Gobert-Harris on what grabs her attention on Insta and tips on how to make it.

We also have the usual headlines and an athlete to watch.

Jade Jones on dating, distraction and winning at the Youth Olympic Games Oct 12, 2018

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Double Olympic champion Jade Jones is 25 and aiming for a third title at Tokyo 2020. She's travelled to Argentina as an athlete role model to give advice to those competing. With that in mind, we fired some difficult questions about dating and being an athlete. How do you get that balance between your love life and elite sport?

Plus, we have the latest headlines from Buenos Aires 2018 and the day's athlete to watch.

Breaking barriers with the b-girls and b-boys of the Youth Olympic Games Oct 11, 2018

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We went behind-the-scenes at the first ever Youth Olympic breaking individual finals. We spoke to Bumblebee, Shigekix, and Emma after they won their medals. Don’t forget the team event will be streamed on OlympicChannel.com today.

Plus, we have all the usual headlines and tips on who to watch.

The 18-year-old cancer survivor playing 3x3 basketball at the Youth Olympic Games. Oct 10, 2018

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The 18-year-old cancer survivor playing 3x3 basketball at the Youth Olympic Games.

Syrian refugee swimmer Yusra Mardini on Instagram distractions, meeting Emma Watson and helping refugees: Youth Olympic Games Podcast Oct 09, 2018

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Yusra nearly drowned in the Aegean Sea when she fled Syria and became a refugee. She steadied a boat with her sister - saving the lives of the people on board. She went on to compete at Rio 2016 and won her swimming heat. We talked to her about her Instagram feed and practical ways people can help refugees.

Kirsty Coventry, Senegal and the Youth Olympic Games: Africa's First Oct 08, 2018

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Kirsty Coventry, Senegal and the Youth Olympic Games

Missy Franklin and the Youth Olympic Games starts Oct 07, 2018

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We open our daily podcast from Buenos Aires with a bang as USA's Missy Franklin. She opens up about her body issues when she was a teenager. There’s some sage advice on how to perform under the glare of the world afrom the five-time Olympic champion.

Plus, we speak to Paris 2024 boss and three-time Olympic champion Tony Estanguet on why he has a vested interest in the athletes' performance here in Buenos Aires.

For a live stream from the Youth Olympic Games - head to Olympic Channel now.

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