Olympics.com Podcast

Every athlete at Paris 2024 has a story. In this episode, we explore two of them, as Cindy Ngamba wins a first-ever Olympic medal for the Refugee Olympic Team. Host Nick McCarvel also speaks with Canadian Taekwondo medallist Skylar Park on how her bronze was the effort of her entire family.

Adventure rock climbers Alex Honnold and Chris Sharma are legends in the outdoor movement, scaling some of the most famous walls in the world. They've come to Paris 2024 to witness Olympic sport climbing in person, and tell host Nick McCarvel it's a historic moment for the sport.

We're nearing the business end of Paris 2024, and with it the medal rounds of the men's and women's basketball events. NBA star Grant Williams of the Charlotte Hornets joins host Nick McCarvel for his breakdown of what he calls an electric atmosphere on the Olympic stage - and makes a bold prediction for the European squads in 2032. Plus, more on Cole Hocker, Arisa Trew and the USWNT football outlook.

Paris 2024 is full of athlete stories. American Noah Lyles announced himself on the global stage with the biggest (and closest!) of victories: Gold in the men's 100m final. Andy Murray, on the other hand, bid farewell to the Games - and to tennis. He sits down one-on-one with host Nick McCarvel. Plus, Eleanor Lee interviews swim rivals and friends Ariane Titmus and Katie Ledecky. 

We've reached the halfway point to the finish line at Paris 2024. In the pool, Leon Marchand has made himself into a national icon with four golds in four individual finals. Host Nick McCarvel catches up with Olympics.com editors Mary Byrne and Fabrice Deschamps, while Eleanor Lee interviews canoe slalom medallist Evy Leibfarth and BMX racing winner Saya Sakakibara.

It was a night to remember inside Bercy Arena as Simone Biles reclaimed her individual all-around crown in women's gymnastics. Olympics.com reporters Scott Bregman and Sheila Vieira join host Nick McCarvel to break down Simone's win, as well as historic medal efforts from Rebeca Andrade and Suni Lee. Plus, Nick catches up with Alex Ohanian on his investment in female sport - and how it can grow even more.

"That is the evolution of skateboarding," says the legendary Tony Hawk in our one-on-one sit-down about the growth of his beloved sport, which is now in its second staging at an Olympics. We hear from Tony, as well as American street skaters Jagger Eaton and Nyjah Huston after their medal-winning performances. Plus, gymnastics reporter Scott Bregman analyzes the women's team final for us.

In a special episode of the podcast, we join host Nick McCarvel for a live Olympics.com Q&A with Olympic champion gymnasts Nadia Comaneci and Aly Raisman. They discuss Simone Biles' return, gender parity among athletes at Paris 2024 and their love for artistic gymnastics. Plus, Nadia and Aly take questions from fans around the world.

The Games are open! Friday's glittering Opening Ceremony was also an historic one, and Olympics.com producers ZK Goh and Eleanor Lee join host Nick McCarvel to break it all down... from the lighting of the Olympic cauldron to Celine Dion's stunning performance on the Eiffel Tower. ZK and Eleanor also give their stories to watch in Paris. Plus, Nick heads to Katie Ledecky's press conference to ask the living legend of the pool what she's learned from the Games.

The Olympics are here! Host Nick McCarvel has touched down with Paris, and gets the lay of the land from social media team member Julian Polo, an Argentine-turned-Parisian. Charlotte Hornets star Grant Williams, an Olympics.com contributor, breaks down the men's basketball event, while Aly Raisman interviews Jordan Chiles one-one-one. 

Adventure-seeker Alex Honnold is perhaps the biggest climbing star in the world. But the outdoor enthusiast says he would barely be able to get off the ground in today's competitive sport climbing climate. Host Nick McCarvel sits down one-on-one with Alex for the Olympics.com podcast to discuss the event's Olympic evolution. Plus, chats with Paris 2024-bound climbers Brooke Raboutou, Adam Ondra, and Sam Watson.

The storylines are aplenty in track and field as we enter the Olympic month. We sit down with Olympic champions Andre De Grasse and Faith Kipyegon for exclusive one-on-ones, and get a Paris prediction from the legendary Jackie Joyner-Kersee.

For World Refugee Day, this Olympics.com podcast special focuses on the inspiring IOC Refugee Olympic Team, which is set to feature 36 members at the Paris 2024 Games. Athletes Masomah Ali Zada and Cyrille Tchatchet discuss their journeys, and the Olympic Refuge Foundation's Jojo Ferris shares more on the project's wider impact. World Refugee Day is marked on 20th June each year.

Our focus turns to the pool as Olympic champion Caeleb Dressel discusses his comeback, fatherhood and more. Host Nick McCarvel is joined by Olympics.com swimming reporter Andrew Binner, who gives his insights on Dressel, Summer McIntosh, Adam Peaty, Leon Marchand, Emma McKeon and other swimming stars. Listen now.

With the Olympic Games less than two months away, Olympics.com gymnastics expert Scott Bregman joins host Nick McCarvel for an in-depth chat about Simone's comeback and form, with updates on reigning Olympic champion Suni Lee, Brazil's Rebeca Andrade and more. Listen to the full interview now.

France's 16-year-old breaking star dreams of taking part in her sport's Olympic debut at Paris 2024.

dsThe 17-time Paralympic gold medallist, who grew up as an orphan in Ukraine, shares her powerful story with us.

Ahead of her second Olympic appearance this summer, the 25-year-old told the Olympics.com podcast where she got her competitive side from and why she's not intimidated by reef surfing. Listen to the full interview now.

The two-time Australian BMX Freestyle national champion Sarah Nicki loves her sport, which is evident throughout our exclusive interview for the Olympics.com podcast. Hear her inside guide to the upcoming Olympic Qualifier Series (OQS) events in Shanghai and Budapest, which you can watch live on Olympic Channel. She shares how urban sports athletes are preparing for that crucial Paris 2024 qualifier, plus her dreams of success on her bike.

The 2023 Pan American Games gold medallist, currently ranked number two in the world, goes in depth into the art of weightlifting and shares what it takes to excel in her sport.

The 26-year-old has pushed barriers in taekwondo to become the number-one-ranked athlete in Africa, earning a spot for her country at Paris 2024.

After leaving Cameroon at the age of 11, Cindy has survived many abuses and is now chasing her Olympic dream as a member of the IOC Refugee Olympic Team. Listen to her inspiring story.

Ahead of the World Championships in Doha, the 32-year-old reflects on his career and reveals why he doesn't rule out competing at Los Angeles 2028. Check out the exclusive interview with the Olympics.com podcast.

There were many unforgettable moments at these 2024 Youth Olympics in Gangwon: Great Britain winning their first Alpine medal at a Games, Nigerian curlers beating the odds and the U.S. men's ice hockey team clinching gold. Listen to this exclusive Olympics.com podcast for more.

Top Canadian U-16 men's hockey player Daxon Rudolph relishes the chance to compete for his nation's first Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) gold at Gangwon 2024. He spoke to us on the eve of Canada's opening game at the Youth Olympics in the Republic of Korea, which you can watch on Olympic Channel via Olympics.com and the official Olympic app. Listen to this exclusive podcast interview for more.

Team GB Olympic curling gold medallist and Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Athlete Role Model Dodds shares her Beijing 2022 experience, her role at Gangwon 2024, and her hopes for Milano Cortina 2026. Listen for more of this Olympics Podcast exclusive interview.

Ski Mountaineering star Emily Harrop grew up in the French mountain resort and shares her love for the region.

One of the highlights of the 2023 Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands was Jordan Evans-Tobata's emotional reunion with her father after nine years. Olympics.com caught up with the track athlete to learn more.

The clinical psychologist and World Health Organization expert shares tools to help manage pressure and mental health, explaining the WHO's Stress Management Guide in detail, and how it applies to all athletes pushing to qualify and compete at Paris 2024.

In an exclusive chat with Olympics.com, Mike Krzyzewski reflects on his journey from Dream Team assistant to coaching Team USA to three consecutive Olympic titles. Coach K also expresses deep respect for international basketball and reveals what Team USA does better than the rest of the world.

Guyana's first table tennis Olympian, Chelsea 'Chelo' Edghill, tells the Olympics.com podcast about how living her dream at Tokyo 2020 in 2021 was bittersweet for the flagbearer due to her father's passing. She's determined to make it back to the biggest stage at Paris 2024. Plus she shares next-level mental health mindfulness tips and why she's giving back to her nation's sports infrastructure. Edghill competed in the mixed doubles and singles events at the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games in Chile.

The two pole vaulters reflect on their decision to share gold at the last World Athletics Championships and share how they deal with mental recovery. Listen to the exclusive interview.

As part of World Mental Health Month, former NBA star and now Atlanta Hawks assistant coach Ekpe Udoh discusses mental wellbeing strategies with Dr. Kristoffer Henriksen (University of Southern Denmark).

In this exclusive interview, the Olympic champion reflects on her pro career abroad and how she plans to help the next generation of American volleyball players.

Kenya's pioneering female Olympian in boxing shares her insights on resilience, mental health, and her journey as a single mum.

Former NBA star Deng, a London 2012 Olympian, tells the Olympics.com podcast how it feels to lead his homeland South Sudan to the 2023 FIBA World Cup as the president of their basketball federation. He believes their journey is more than just sport, and is targeting a Paris 2024 qualifying berth for the African nation.

This episode is a basketball men's world cup deep dive preview with Sergio Scariolo, coach of defending champions Spain, plus we hear from French national team members. Who is favourite to lift the FIBA crown? Spain, even without Ricky Rubio? Is this France's time? Are the USA squad too inexperienced? We discuss that and more in the latest edition of the Olympics.com podcast.

It's exactly one year to the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Games, and we celebrate the milestone with the face of women's wrestling: Olympic medalist and six-time World Champion Adeline Gray. The American talks about mothering twins, mental health, the Olympics in France, and her advocacy for women's rights and equality throughout sports. Listen to the full interview right here on the Olympics.com podcast.

100m Breaststroke Olympic champion reflects on stunning gold medal at 17, Aquatics World Championships, Mental Health concerns, life in Alaska... and her own Bobblehead.

Olympics.com podcast with Tennis personality Patrick McEnroe, younger brother of famed star John McEnroe.

This podcast does a deep-dive into the Olympic eSport Series player through the eyes of mental health coach and provider, trained to work with the sports psyche.

Paris 2024 features the debut of Breaking, a blend of sport and art. In this podcast, the world's number one b-boy, Phil Wizard, is joined by Olympic Channel Breaking commentator, b-girl Candy, as they explain why this discipline is no longer just niche entertainment.

Brisa Hennessy opens up about overcoming personal challenges. Star surfer has qualified for her second Olympics. See you at Paris 2024.

The Londoner, known as 'Zee' quit her job as a neo-natal nurse to pursue her dream of representing the England women's rugby team. She's living up to her 'Bulldozer' nickname: "Being a Black Muslim woman in rugby, I'm smashing stereotypes and breaking those barriers. And if you look at it deeply, nobody expects a nurse to be playing rugby. Nobody expects a mother of three to be playing rugby. Nobody expects a career woman to be playing rugby." Listen for the full story on the Olympics.com podcast.

The incredible journey of Bobbi Gibb - a lawyer, scientist, artist, and runner who became the first woman ever to complete the Boston Marathon. Listen to our extended podcast interview delving deep into the pioneer's mindset and life-long journey of self-discovery.

Darragh aka DISH is a popular gaming live-streamer, who has built a dedicated following and become a phenomenon. Listen to DISH's incredible journey on the Olympics.com Podcast.

Paralympic gold medalist Erin Kennedy's informative and inspiring story. Every step of her breast cancer survival right here on Olympics.com podcast

Olympics.com podcast, 18 year old French Sport Climber Oriane Bertone. From remote island of La Reunion, she’s scaling amazing heights now with an eye on representing her country at her “home” Games, Paris 2024.

Olympics.com latest podcast. Saluting Int’l Women’s Day with iconic Indian tennis player Sania Mirza. Four-time Olympian, six-time Grand Slam Champion, mother using an immense social media presence to further gender equality of opportunity for women worldwide.