On this episode, we’re joined by Kimberly Vandenberg — better known as Kim Swim — an Olympic medalist who reached the pinnacle of her sport when she won bronze in the women’s 4×200-meter freestyle relay at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. But as Kim shares with us, the medal was only the beginning. 

In this episode, Kim opens up about what it really means to redefine success after the Games: shifting her goals, navigating life as a mother, and building her thriving coaching business, Kim Swim Studios. From elite athlete to entrepreneur, Kim is proof that reinvention is its own kind of victory — and her story is one you won’t want to miss.

Check out Kim on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kimswim/?hl=en

Or her website: https://www.kimswimstudios.com/

This episode tells the extraordinary story of Or Svetlana Tokaev, a rhythmic gymnast who competed in the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Her journey begins in the former Soviet Union, where she and her family faced religious discrimination that ultimately pushed them to immigrate to Israel. Against all odds, Or rose to the top of her sport and achieved her Olympic dream — but what happened after retirement is something she never could have prepared for. 

In a shocking twist, Or found herself detained by U.S. border patrol, launching a completely unexpected chapter in her life. 

Stay tuned for one of the most surprising Olympic journeys you’ll ever hear.

Follow Or on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ortokaev/?hl=en

Or her website: https://orstpro.com/

In this episode, we chat with Olympic silver medalist Dotsie Bausch, whose path to elite track cycling was anything but typical. Dotsie opens up about her unlikely rise to the top, her unforgettable experience winning silver at the 2012 London Olympics, and her role in Netflix’s The Game Changers. After retiring from competition, she didn’t slow down — she redirected her passion into founding the nonprofit Switch4Good, where she continues to advocate for athletes to fuel their performance through a plant-based lifestyle. 

Check out Dotsie at her website: https://dotsiebauschusa.com/

or IG: https://www.instagram.com/veganolympian/?hl=en

On this episode of Beyond the Games, we’re joined by Winter Olympian and luge star Kate Hansen, whose path to the Olympics started almost by accident. What began as a reluctant win quickly became an all-consuming pursuit, costing her a “normal” high school experience as she pushed her body—and emotions—to the limit on her way to competing at the Sochi Olympics.

After retirement, Kate reinvented herself once again, becoming a major voice of the sport as a broadcast host. We chat with Kate about the sacrifices required to chase greatness in a lesser-known sport, and how those years ultimately shaped the woman she is today.

Follow Kate on IG: https://www.instagram.com/k8ertotz/?hl=en

British Olympic medalist and world-class hurdler Tasha Danvers shares her journey beyond the track. In this episode, Tasha opens up about the mindset that led her to bronze at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the backlash she faced after announcing her pregnancy, and the challenges of redefining herself after retirement. From mental health advocacy to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Tasha reveals how she found purpose, power, and a second act beyond the Games.

Follow Tasha on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tashatheolympian/?hl=en

And check out her website: https://tasha360.com/

When you watch the Olympics, do you ever wonder what happened to the athlete you were once so invested in? 

Coming soon, Beyond the Games explores what happens after the medals—when elite female athletes step off the world’s biggest stage and into an entirely new life. Featuring Olympians from swimming to lesser-known sports like judo and luge, with voices ranging from hurdler Tasha Danvers to volleyball legend Paula Weishoff. 

Beyond the Games premieres February 10, 2025.