Maia and Alex Shibutani already boosted representation on the ice, becoming the first ice dancers of Asian descent to earn an Olympic medal, and now the “ShibSibs,” as they are affectionately called, are determined to increase representation off the ice by writing children’s books with Asian American heroesHear from: Maia and Alex ShibutaniAlex Lee (ShibSibs’ literary agent)Stacey Lee (New York Times bestselling author)Learn more about the ShibSibs on <a href="https://www.lx.com/beijing-olympics/this-sibling-ice-dancing-team-wants-to-show-asian-american-kids-their-stories-matter/45909/" target="_blank">NBCLX</a> and <a href="https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/listen-podcast-maia-alex-shibutani-diversity-childrens-books" target="_blank">NBCOlympics.com</a> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Maia and Alex Shibutani already boosted representation on the ice, becoming the first ice dancers of Asian descent to earn an Olympic medal, and now the “ShibSibs,” as they are affectionately called, are determined to increase representation off the ice by writing children’s books with Asian American heroes Hear from: Maia and Alex Shibutani Alex Lee (ShibSibs’ literary agent) Stacey Lee (New York Times bestselling author) Learn more about the ShibSibs on NBCLX and NBCOlympics.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Maia and Alex Shibutani already boosted representation on the ice, becoming the first ice dancers of Asian descent to earn an Olympic medal, and now the “ShibSibs,” as they are affectionately called, are determined to increase representation off the ice by writing children’s books with Asian American heroesHear from: Maia and Alex ShibutaniAlex Lee (ShibSibs’ literary agent)Stacey Lee (New York Times bestselling author)Learn more about the ShibSibs on <a href="https://www.lx.com/beijing-olympics/this-sibling-ice-dancing-team-wants-to-show-asian-american-kids-their-stories-matter/45909/" rel="noopener noreferrer">NBCLX</a> and <a href="https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/listen-podcast-maia-alex-shibutani-diversity-childrens-books" rel="noopener noreferrer">NBCOlympics.com</a> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Season 4: My New Favorite Olympian hosted by Apolo Ohno, Team USA's most decorated Winter Olympian
Season 3: My New Favorite Olympian hosted by Olympic trailblazer Ibtihaj Muhammad
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Wondering who you should you root for at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic Winter Games? Get to know Team USA’s most inspiring athletes and the causes they champion. Season 8: My New Favorite Olympian and My New Favorite Paralympian hosted by Olympic figure skating medalist Adam Rippon Season 7: My New Favorite Olympian and My New Favorite Paralympian hosted by 12-time Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin Season 6: My New Favorite Futbolista hosted by World Cup champion Meghan Klingenberg in English and Janelly Farías in Spanish Season 5: My New Favorite Futbolista hosted by soccer legend Juan Pablo Ángel in English and Spanish Season 4: My New Favorite Olympian hosted by Apolo Ohno, Team USA's most decorated Winter Olympian Season 3: My New Favorite Olympian hosted by Olympic trailblazer Ibtihaj Muhammad Season 2: Sports Uncovered hosted by Michele Tafoya Season 1: Sports Uncovered hosted by Mike Tirico Named "Best Sports Podcast" at the Cynopsis Sports Media Awards and the WEBBY Signal Awards Presented by the storytellers at NBC and Telemundo

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