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On the wall with Alex Honnold: Sport climbing's new heights Jul 10, 2024

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Adventure-seeker Alex Honnold is perhaps the biggest climbing star in the world. But the outdoor enthusiast says he would barely be able to get off the ground in today's competitive sport climbing climate. Host Nick McCarvel sits down one-on-one with Alex for the Olympics.com podcast to discuss the event's Olympic evolution. Plus, chats with Paris 2024-bound climbers Brooke Raboutou, Adam Ondra, and Sam Watson.

All in on athletics: One-on-one with Andre De Grasse, Faith Kipyegon Jul 03, 2024

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The storylines are aplenty in track and field as we enter the Olympic month. We sit down with Olympic champions Andre De Grasse and Faith Kipyegon for exclusive one-on-ones, and get a Paris prediction from the legendary Jackie Joyner-Kersee.

How the Refugee Olympic Team is changing lives and re-shaping narratives Jun 20, 2024

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For World Refugee Day, this Olympics.com podcast special focuses on the inspiring IOC Refugee Olympic Team, which is set to feature 36 members at the Paris 2024 Games. Athletes Masomah Ali Zada and Cyrille Tchatchet discuss their journeys, and the Olympic Refuge Foundation's Jojo Ferris shares more on the project's wider impact. World Refugee Day is marked on 20th June each year.

A swimming deep dive: Caeleb Dressel exclusive, five names to know & much more Jun 12, 2024

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Our focus turns to the pool as Olympic champion Caeleb Dressel discusses his comeback, fatherhood and more. Host Nick McCarvel is joined by Olympics.com swimming reporter Andrew Binner, who gives his insights on Dressel, Summer McIntosh, Adam Peaty, Leon Marchand, Emma McKeon and other swimming stars. Listen now.

Simone Biles and women's gymnastics' other big stars: What to know as Paris 2024 gets closer May 29, 2024

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With the Olympic Games less than two months away, Olympics.com gymnastics expert Scott Bregman joins host Nick McCarvel for an in-depth chat about Simone's comeback and form, with updates on reigning Olympic champion Suni Lee, Brazil's Rebeca Andrade and more. Listen to the full interview now.

Olympic Qualifier Series podcast featuring B-Girl Syssy May 15, 2024

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France's 16-year-old breaking star dreams of taking part in her sport's Olympic debut at Paris 2024.

Oksana Masters: A champion against all odds May 01, 2024

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The 17-time Paralympic gold medallist, who grew up as an orphan in Ukraine, shares her powerful story with us.

Portuguese surfer Yolanda Hopkins Sequeira on tackling Tahiti waves at Paris 2024: 'I'm ruthless in the water'' Apr 18, 2024

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Ahead of her second Olympic appearance this summer, the 25-year-old told the Olympics.com podcast where she got her competitive side from and why she's not intimidated by reef surfing. Listen to the full interview now.

BMX Freestyle rider Sarah Nicki on preparing for Olympic Qualifier Series Apr 04, 2024

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The two-time Australian BMX Freestyle national champion Sarah Nicki loves her sport, which is evident throughout our exclusive interview for the Olympics.com podcast. Hear her inside guide to the upcoming Olympic Qualifier Series (OQS) events in Shanghai and Budapest, which you can watch live on Olympic Channel. She shares how urban sports athletes are preparing for that crucial Paris 2024 qualifier, plus her dreams of success on her bike.

Olivia Reeves: From CrossFit to Weightlifting glory Mar 20, 2024

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The 2023 Pan American Games gold medallist, currently ranked number two in the world, goes in depth into the art of weightlifting and shares what it takes to excel in her sport.

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