World champion 1,500m runner and Olympic bronze medallist Jenny Simpson is looking to make her fourth Olympic Games in Tokyo. She gives some tips for those who have just started running, the highlights from an incredible career, and her excitement for Olympic competition in 2021.

Alexi Pappas an award-winning filmmaker and author who also is aiming to run the marathon at Tokyo 2020 for Greece.

Since becoming the Olympian and breaking the Greek national record in the 10,000m at Rio 2016, she became clinically depressed.

She speak to the Olympic Channel Podcast about what worked for her mental health, an idea for how to improve marathon events, and why it's never too late to find a mentor.

It was a whirlwind 2020 for Sara Hall. She didn’t meet her number one goal: qualify for the Olympic Games in the marathon for the USA. The setback set off a series of events – She became runner up at the London Marathon and then clocking the second fastest female marathon time for an American ever. Sara talks honestly about the problems she faced and how she managed to keep a smile throughout the ups and downs.

The first podcast of our Olympic year is with Emma Coburn - a world champion steeplechaser from the United States. She is an Olympic bronze medallist and an eight-time U.S national champion. Emma speaks about a range of subjects including her new project with Christian Taylor called the Athletics Association, her specific goals for 2021, and why loves the crowd in London.

British snowboarding star Billy Morgan recovered from a career-threatening knee injury to triumph in the Big Air competition in PyeongChang 2018. He came away with an Olympic bronze medal. He talks to the podcast about how to stay calm under pressure, the importance of friends, and why you should be out in a garden.

Chris Bosh won it all during an illustrious basketball career - including an Olympic gold medal and two NBA titles. In an honest and open chat, Chris talks about how to have fun at an elite level, tips on staying grateful, and how supporting can sometimes be more challenging than leading. 

"We have to sacrifice to be a part of a team. I don't care what team you're on."

Elena Hight is a two-time Olympian who never fulfilled her dream of making it onto a half-pipe podium at the Olympic Games. She joined the podcast to talk about her new film called Blank Canvas that focuses on the fresh challenge that's ignited her passion to achieve great things: backcountry snowboarding.

Blank Canvas trailer

French choreographer Benoit Richaud works with some of the best figure skaters in the world to shape their ideas into medal winning performances.

Olympic bronze medallist Daisuke Takahashi, 2019 Grand Prix Final winner Rika Kihira, and U.S. national champion Bradie Tennell are just three of many skaters who have benefitted from his advice.

He outlines his life and philosophy in an in-depth interview about artistry, music, why you should listen to your feelings, Beijing 2022, and how he's adapted to 2020's challenges.

Elite athletes in biathlon are amongst the most physically fit people in the entire world. They must combine this with an extreme calm when shooting to reach the top of the podium. Three-time world champion and two-time Olympic medallist Dorothea Wierer has dominated the sport in 2020. She joined the podcast to talk about why she avoids being 'fake' online, the glory of becoming world champion, and her struggles at PyeongChang 2018.

Olympic champion and two-time World Cup winner Kelley O'Hara uses her Olympic memories as a launch pad to talk about the winning mentality in the United States Women's National Team. She believes elite mindset can be learned, and a good team spirit doesn't just happen without work. Plus, she sums up some of her teammates in one word.

Anita Asante episode

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