Valarie Allman joins In the Village after winning the first Track and Field gold for the US in these Games. She explains how to deal with rain delays, the challenges of finding a routine in the village and how saying yes to unexpected sports could transform into golden opportunities for younger athletes.

In The Village takes you inside one of the most exclusive areas of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games to discover the daily lives of athletes. Follow In the Village wherever you get your podcasts to automatically download every day until the closing ceremony.