At 9 years old, Connor Fields landed his first sponsorship. As a kid, he wrote on his parents’ wall with a Sharpie that he was going to win the Olympics. Years later, he made that dream a reality.
In this episode of Twist of Fate Podcast, Olympic gold medalist Connor Fields sits down with host Douglas Younger III to talk about where his love for BMX began, how a childhood passion turned into a profession, and what it truly felt like to stand on the Olympic podium.
Connor opens up about the heartbreak of losing in London, the high of winning gold in Rio, and the devastating crash in Tokyo that forced him to walk away from the sport that defined his life.
This is a powerful conversation about resilience, identity, and why you often hate losing more than you enjoy winning.
Twist of Fate Podcast is hosted by Douglas Younger III, a mission-driven entrepreneur, award-winning marketer, adjunct professor, and founder of 3STEPS4WARD. Doug brings his signature energy to every conversation. He helps guests open up, reflect, and connect with an audience of over 250,000 subscribers across all platforms. Doug is known for spotlighting stories of personal transformation, innovation, and resilience. His interviews go beyond surface-level — they're bold, authentic, and built to inspire. This is more than a podcast. It’s a platform for purpose.
At 9 years old, Connor Fields landed his first sponsorship. As a kid, he wrote on his parents’ wall with a Sharpie that he was going to win the Olympics. Years later, he made that dream a reality.In this episode of Twist of Fate Podcast, Olympic gold medalist Connor Fields sits down with host Douglas Younger III to talk about where his love for BMX began, how a childhood passion turned into a profession, and what it truly felt like to stand on the Olympic podium. Connor opens up about the heartbreak of losing in London, the high of winning gold in Rio, and the devastating crash in Tokyo that forced him to walk away from the sport that defined his life.This is a powerful conversation about resilience, identity, and why you often hate losing more than you enjoy winning.Twist of Fate Podcast is hosted by Douglas Younger III, a mission-driven entrepreneur, award-winning marketer, adjunct professor, and founder of 3STEPS4WARD. Doug brings his signature energy to every conversation. He helps guests open up, reflect, and connect with an audience of over 250,000 subscribers across all platforms. Doug is known for spotlighting stories of personal transformation, innovation, and resilience. His interviews go beyond surface-level — they're bold, authentic, and built to inspire. This is more than a podcast. It’s a platform for purpose.
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