On Her Mark

She's a back-to-back World Champion! Teal Cohen and her women's four defended their gold medal in Amsterdam, setting a world record by beating the previous fastest time by almost 5 seconds! As a 7-time national team member and Olympian, Teal is no stranger to the big stage. This summer's win is fuel for even bigger dreams, including the LA28 Olympics. Teal grew up around the sport but didn't start until high school. After, she was drawn to the positive culture at the University of Washington, which happens to be one of the best rowing schools in the country. The intensity, camaraderie and culture of the sport continue to draw her in. She joined me at the Head Of The Charles Regatta to dive into: 

• The excitement of racing at HOCR alongside teammates from both the national team and the University of Washington
• What it takes to win back-to-back World Championship gold medals 
• How she navigates setbacks and bounces back in sport 
• What drew her to row at the University of Washington 
• The unique challenges the Charles River course and how wind and weather can impact race day 
• What a day in the life of training really looks like at the highest level 
• How she likes to spend her time off the water 
• Teal's standout experience at the Paris Olympics 
• The buzz around LA28, including course adjustments, Long Beach location & increased visibility for the sport 

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Whether she likes the title or not, Chris Ernst is a trailblazer in women's sports. As captain of the 1976 Yale women's rowing team, she led her teammates in protesting the unequal treatment they faced and demanding the protections and opportunities promised under Title IX. Chris and her teammates walked into the office of their assistant athletic director and read a 300-word statement after removing their sweatsuits to reveal "Title IX" written across their bodies. Soon, the world knew their story, and change began to follow. Chris joined me at the Head Of The Charles Regatta to dive in to: 

• The significance of the Head Of The Charles Regatta for the rowing community & its evolution over the years 
• How she was first introduced to the sport & why she fell for it fast 
• The secret quality of her first World Championship crew that empowered a team with little experience to earn a silver medal 
• The catalyst for the 1976 Yale Women's Rowing Protest & aftermath 
• Chris's response to young athletes thanking her for her remarkable contribution to advancing women's sports 
• The lifelong lessons Chris took from the boat to business 
• Chris's advice for young female athletes in today's world 

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To watch the episodes: NBC Sports Boston YouTube

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Before 2x Olympian, 5x World Cup medalist, and 2x World Championships medalist Meghan O'Leary picked up an oar, she was an accomplished 2-sport collegiate athlete (softball and volleyball) and building a promising media career at ESPN. Then, at 25, a Google search led her to rowing. The rest, as they say, is history. When she transitioned out of competition she explored some other passions before sport drew her back. Today, she is the founder of Triple Threat, owner of San Francisco Signal (LOVB), investor, consultant, and athlete advocate.

She joined me at the Head Of The Charles Regatta to dive in to: 

• The continued growth of the Head Of The Charles Regatta & its positive impact on the sport, athletes & future sponsorship opportunities 
• Meghan's unconventional path in rowing to live her childhood dream of becoming an Olympian 
• How the transition away from elite competition lead her to finding a greater purpose in sport
• Why she chooses to invest in women's sports, specifically LOVB as an owner of the San Francisco Signal 
• The value of personal brands for athletes 
• Why Meghan thinks volleyball (LOVB) is the next professional sports league to grow at a meteoric rate 
• The impact LA28 can have on the US sports landscape
• Why creating a good culture within a program is imperative for growth -- as a team, as a sport, and as an organization 
• Lessons from rowing that continue to guide Meghan's work and mindset in both her professional and personal lives 

Follow Meaghan on social: @meghanoleary1 

Learn more about Triple Threat: triplethreat.co

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To watch the episodes: NBC Sports Boston YouTube

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Fresh off her first Olympic appearance in Milan and a 4th place finish at World Championships in March, figure skater Isabeau Levito is ready to get back to work.  A 2024 World silver medalist, six-time Grand Prix medalist, 2023 U.S. national champion, and three-time U.S. national bronze medalist, the young star has already accomplished so much on the national and international stages. Now, she’s looking ahead to a new season, a new program, and new opportunities to bring characters to life on the ice. Today we dive into: 

• Life after the whirlwind of Milan Olympics and 2026 World Championships 
• Her travel routines and must-have items on the road 
• How her love of books began and has translated well to her on-ice performances 
• This season's program - why her ice princess roots will always be special to her, and how she’s embracing new ways to showcase her versatility
• Her unexpected favorite part of the sport 
• Dunkin obsession! 
• Off ice cooking chronicles 

Follow Isabeau on social media: @isabeau.levito

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To watch the episodes: NBC Sports Boston YouTube

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Emily Harrington has done what very few people who ever dream to do: free climb "Golden Gate" on El Capitan in under 24 hours. When she reached the summit in 2020, she became the first woman and fourth person ever to complete the route in under a day. A professional rock climber and 5-time national champion, Emily has also summited Mount Everest and joined an expedition to ascend an unclimbed mountain in Myanmar. Free climbing El Cap was always on her list, but it was far from easy. The gritty, challenging, and unglamorous journey was captured in Netflix's feature documentary "Girl Climber." Today we dive in to: 

• Mindset training that helped prepare her for this big climb and climbing in general 
• Emily's introduction to the sport in Colorado with her dad 
• The spectrum of risk -- how to measure & qualify it 
• Learning to love failure 
• Overcoming injury in training for the "Golden Gate" free climb 
• Feeling "unready" for motherhood but wanting to fulfil the dream 
• Adjusting to new chapters of life and pursuing new interests 

"Girl Climber" is streaming on Netflix now: watch here 

Follow Emily Harrington on social: @emilyaharrington 

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There's only one way to describe the success of Emilea Zingas and Zadym Kolesnik's 2026 season: METEORIC. Four years ago, they started skating together and immediately clicked. Now, they are the top ice dance duo in America. Just this year they placed fifth at the Milan Olympics, earned bronze at ISU Figure Skating World Championships just weeks later, and a gold at ISU Figure Skating Four Continents Championships before that! They simply love of skating together, taking risks, and chasing big dreams. Emilea thought she would be coming to Boston to attend university, now she's here as an Olympian chasing gold. Today we dive into: 

• Her reflections & reactions to their breakout season and rise to top American ice dance pair 
• Why she fell in love with the sports as a kid 
• Emilea's reluctance to ice dance & the realization that changed everything   
• How coaching has altered her perspective on competition 
• Power of working with a sports psychologist to get an advantage over competitors 
• Why her relationship off the ice with Vadym helps their relationship on the ice 
• The strong role family has played in their success 
• Emilea's definition of success & her pride in taking the risk to chase it 
• Preview of this season's program with a BOLD music choice 
• Emilea's interests away from the rink 

Follow Emilea on social: @emileazingas

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To watch the episodes: NBC Sports Boston YouTube

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2026 has been a huge year for Shea Dolce. First, the Connecticut native wrapped up a stellar lacrosse career at Boston College. Then, she was selected second overall in the Women's Lacrosse League (WLL) Draft to the Boston Guard, won gold with Team USA at the World Lacrosse Women's Championships, named 'Player of the Game,' and scored a coaching gig at Dartmouth College! Shea is one of the best goalies in the sport -- she plays with precision and joy. She was hooked from the jump and has been chasing success ever since. Today we dive into: 

Follow Shea on social media: @sbdolce

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After 4 years at Temple University, and a final year of eligibility at Boston College, defender Courtney Taylor wasn't ready to say goodbye to lacrosse, so, she found ways to keep playing. Courtney played three years with Athletes Unlimited, went on to bring home a gold medal for Team USA at the World Lacrosse Box Championships in 2024, and just wrapped up her second year with the Boston Guard in the Women’s Lacrosse League (WLL). Today we dive into: 

Follow along with Courtney on social: @courtneyy.taylorrr

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There's  new rowing discipline debuting at the LA 2028 Summer Olympic Games: beach sprints! It's completely different than traditional rowing (think Head of the Charles Regatta!) but exactly what Sera Moon Busse had always hoped for in the sport. Sera won silver at the 2025 World Rowing Beach Sprints and won back-to-back Canadian Henleys. She's started rowing her sophomore year at Tufts University and was hooked. As a speed and power athlete she was thrilled when beach sprints were introduced. You may also recognize her from Hydrow where she coaches athletes across the globe.  Today we dive into: 

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Lauren Shehadi is one of the most recognizable voices covering Major League Baseball. The host and reporter has loved the sport since her Little League days, and now she gets to be a part of it at the professional level. Lauren is a co-host of 'MLB Central' on the MLB Network among other sports assignments (think: on-field during MLB post-season, March Madness, etc!) Earlier this year she was hired for Netflix's MLB coverage as their in-game reporter, giving her the opportunity to cover the MLB at Field of Dreams Game on Thursday, August 13th. Today we dive in to: 

Follow along with Lauren on social: @laurenshehadi 

Watch the MLB at Field of Dreams Game on Netflix -- coverage begins at 6:30pm EST // game is scheduled for 7:30pm EST 

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To watch the episodes: NBC Sports Boston YouTube

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