Sideline Stories with Tricia Whitaker and Sydney Parrish

In this episode of Sideline Stories, Tricia and Sydney welcome their first-ever guest — and it’s a big one: six-time Olympic medalist and IU legend Lilly King. 🥇🥇

From her unforgettable rise to stardom in the 2016 Rio Olympics to her recent decision to retire from competitive swimming, Lilly opens up about the triumphs, the tension, and the transition into life beyond the pool.

💬 What you'll hear in this episode:

• Why she chose to retire on her own terms

• The full behind-the-scenes story of her viral 2016 Olympics moment

• What really happened between her and Yulia Efimova

• The moment she knew IU was the right place

• Her surprise on-deck engagement after Olympic Trials ❤️

• And what’s next as she steps into the next chapter

Whether you’re an IU fan, an aspiring athlete, or just love an unfiltered Olympic story, this episode is packed with heart, laughs, and legendary moments.

The debut episode of Sideline Stories with Tricia Whitaker and Sydney Parrish is here! On this inaugural edition of the show, Tricia and Syd introduce themselves to the audience and set the scene for what's to come in future episodes. They talk about the origins of the podcast, what sorts of guests they are planning on having on the show, and chat about some of their shared interests. Then the ladies engage in some rapid-fire questions to get to know each other better.

Sideline Stories is published by the Back Home Network. Produced by Galen Clavio.