He inspired generations of athletes from across the world. Double Olympic champion Daley Thompson joined us to celebrate 40 years since the Brit won his first Olympic gold medal in decathlon at Moscow 1980.

The Bridgestone ambassador takes a look back on his glittering career, explains how to become resilient, and why he never stretches.

Daley is joining the podcast for special series of four episodes. One athlete from each decade, the 80s, 90s, 2000s, and 2010s, will give their insights on how they chased their dreams, no matter what.

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Rugby 7s player Carlin Isles is so fast that he wants a place on the USA track team. Isles gives insight into his 'warrior mindset' and how the USA rugby bankrupcy is affecting the team. Plus, we ask him how he balances all his training for his huge goals.

Artists have been drawn to sport as inspiration for generations. The Olympic Channel Podcast spoke to South African-based artist Thenjiwe Niki Nkosi about how sport and art intertact, Simone Biles, Serena Williams, and racism.

"These public figures who are under scrutiny and they are excellent... can we also allow them vulnerability? Can we allow them rest? Can we allow them to be human?"

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Russia's Svetlana Romashina has dominated her sport for over a decade. After Rio 2016, she gave birth to a daughter and is aiming to make a comeback to win more Olympic titles at Tokyo 2020. The five-time Olympic champion talks mentality, winning, and her favourite figure skaters.

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After the spread of COVID-19, Olympic champion and Virtual Tour of Flanders winner Greg Van Avermaet thinks top-level indoor cycling is here to stay. As elite sport returns, we ask how the coronavirus pandemic has changed competition. We speak to two-time Olympian Ashleigh Moolman Pasio about the unexpected benefits to women's cycling. Plus, tech guru Wim Sweldens gives his reasons why the indoors will never replace the outdoors.

Skater Lizzie Armanto is the first woman to complete Tony Hawk's incredible 360 loop. She joins the Olympic Channel Podcast to talk Finland, skateboarding, and Sky Brown. Plus, we have the best bits from our Olympic Day workouts. Go to OlympicChannel.com/Podcast for more episodes and to subscribe.

Coronavirus has meant families have spent months apart. These three IOC Refugee Athlete Scholarship-Holders have spent years without seeing their loved ones

To celebrate World Refugee Day, Tokyo 2020 hopefuls Yonas Kinde, Abdullah Sediqui, and 'Taking Refuge' athlete Khaoula share their reasons why sport has helped them through the tough times.

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Gymnastics coach and French Olympian Cecile Landi works with four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles at her gym in Houston, Texas. She spoke about the Tokyo 2020 postponement, why she's prouder of her coaching career than her athletic career, and the all-around strength of Biles.

The 2019 freestyle wrestling world champion is partially deaf and suffered from depression but has found a way to thrive. Speaking before the protests in the USA, J'den talks candidly about Tokyo 2020 postponement, mental health, and his rivalry with team-mate Kyle Snyder.

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Pride month is usually a time for parades and parties. But COVID-19 means most events are postponed or cancelled. To help sooth the sadness, we have found some of the most inspiring stories across the Olympic world to celebrate our LGBTQ+ community. Featuring Adam Rippon, Amber Glenn, Ali Krieger, Ashlyn Harris, and Keala Kennelly.

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