Olympic Channel Podcast

British triathlete and double Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee is usually very busy. With all competition paused, he found time to join the podcast for a look back on an incredible career and his epic moment of brotherly love. Plus, how to make the perfect cup of tea.For more episodes go to olympicchannel.com/podcast

Athletes and coaches have spoken to us from isolation about their inspiring stories and techniques for staying calm. We speak to runner Derek Redmond, figure skater Mirai Nagasu, gymnast Laurie Hernandez, coaches Brian Orser and Jerzy Gregorek.For more information and episodes go to olympicchannel.com/podcast

Claressa is an undefeated professional boxer and two-time Olympic champion. Her life story is being made into a Hollywood movie. It's no surprise. Her early life in Flint, Michigan, was not easy: a speech impediment, sexual abuse, and suicidal thoughts. Just a few years after taking up boxing, Claressa became Olympic champion for the first time aged just 17. After her second Olympic title, she turned pro and remains unbeaten after 10 fights. She is, simply, one of the greatest boxers of her generation. "I look like I haven't been through anything when I've endured a lot." For more information head to www.olympicchannel.com/podcast

Imagine not spending one birthday with your family for over a decade. This was the price of success for Malaysian diver Pandelela Rinong Pamg. Her life on the road has left her lonely. The two-time Olympic medallist has been on coronavirus lockdown with her brother - catching up on some overdue family time.For more episodes, videos, and more: https://www.olympicchannel.com/podcast/

The world record at the 2020 London Marathon looked to be under threat. But the world will have to wait for another attempt after the coronavirus pandemic meant a postponement of the race until October 4. The Olympic Channel Podcast caught up with Kipchoge and his rival Kenenisa Bekele of Ethiopia to talk future plans and world record attempts.More info at: https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/stories/news/detail/olympic-channel-podcast/

The Ireland Rugby 7s team have a celebrity in their ranks. Greg O'Shea won top UK reality TV show 'Love Island'. But rather than cash in on his new celebrity status, Greg has stuck with his Olympic dream. He wants his country to qualify for the Olympics in Rugby 7s for the first time.Find out more here: https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/stories/news/detail/olympic-channel-podcast/

Paralympic sprinter Scout Bassett was nearly eight years old when she left the Chinese orphange she called home. She moved to a small town in Michigan where she was the only person in the country with a disability. The American has beaten the odds to become a successful athlete. But she's clear: this is no Cinderella story. Speaking from her apartment during the coronavirus lockdown, Scout gives us some tips on how to face adversity.LINKS:Scout Bassett InstagramOlympic Channel InstagramEd Knowles TwitterSakura Kokumai episodeSite:

The sporting world is on pause due to the coronavirus. Like with most other sports, there are no surfing events at the moment. But Stephanie Gilmore spoke to us before the COVID-19 situation became so serious. In a wide-ranging interview, she talks about fighting for gender equality, how she stays smiling, and how she recovered from a physical attack in her home in 2010.LINKSStephanie Gilmore InstagramOlympic Channel InstagramAsh Tulloch TwitterEd Knowles TwitterKelly Slater episode

The coronavirus pandemic has changed the plans of the globe. Massive parts of the population have been advised to stay at home. The Olympic Channel Podcast spoke to karate athlete Sakura Kokumai of the USA. Like countless other athletes across the planet, she's training from home now. Sakura talks about losing her sensei to pancreatic cancer and gives an amazing monologue about why you should never give up."I know that once things clear up, opportunities will show. That's one thing I really, truly believe in."LINKSSakura Kokumai InstagramEd Knowles TwitterOlympic Channel InstagramPita Taufatofua episode

British boxing star Nicola Adams won everything there was in the sport: double Olympic champion, world champion, and undefeated as a professional. She retired from boxing but has retained her winning smile. We remember the epic London 2012 final with a blow-by-blow account. Plus, the Olympic Channel Podcast challenges Nicola to gargle her favourite songs.LINKSNicola Adams Instagram Olympic Channel Instagram Ed Knowles Twitter Wladimir Klitschko episode

Olympic medallists Evgenia Medvedeva, Adam Rippon, Javier Fernandez, and Meryl Davis gave their advice on dealing with the drama of competition in figure skating. The Olympic Channel Podcast wanted to know how they retained their focus to win their Olympic medals. LINKSStephane Lambiel episodeOlympic Channel InstagramEd Knowles Instagram

U.S. gymnasts Simone Biles and Laurie Hernandez were part of the all-conquering 'Final Five' at Rio 2016. We have exclusive interviews with both ahead of their big Olympic year. Biles talk about her 2020 goals, the double double into the sea, and not remembering records. Laurie has been away from gymnastics for two years but is hoping to make the Olympic team.LINKSOlympic Channel InstagramScott Bregman TwitterEd Knowles TwitterKristie Phillips episode

South African athlete Luvo Manyonga specialises in long jump. He's an Olympic silver medallist and a world champion. But an addiction to methamphetamine meant his life on and off the field came close to irreversible ruin.LINKS:Annimari Korte podcastLuvo Manyonga instagramEvelyn Watta TwitterEd Knowles TwitterOlympic Channel Instagram

The Ukrainian boxing legend joined the Olympic Channel ahead of the Tokyo 2020 qualification tournaments to talk about his memories from Atlanta 1996, Muhammad Ali and Anthony Joshua.

Dina Asher-Smith is often pictured with a huge smile. The British runner had plenty to smile about in 2019. A fantastic season was capped by becoming a world champion in the 200m in Doha. Dina spoke to the Olympic Channel Podcast about Tokyo 2020, the new plans for the Diamond League, and jazz singer Billie Holiday.

The most powerful man in world football, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, joined the Olympic Channel Podcast to talk video assisted referees (VAR), how the women's game could be developed, and his plans for the Olympics in Japan. Plus, a random last question about golf.LINKSAda Hegerberg episode

The crowd went wild for Mariah Bell at the 2020 U.S. Figure Skating National Championships. Her routine had the audience on their feet and Mariah with tears of joy. Coach and mentor Adam Rippon joined her on the Olympic Channel Podcast to dissect how the 23-year-old has gone from second alternate for PyeongChang 2018 to top U.S. pick for the world championships.LINKS:Gracie Gold

The next Winter Olympic Games will be in China. We take a look at some of the athletes, like freeskier Gu Ailing Eileen, who will light up the competition for the host country. Plus, we explore how preparations are taking shape.

Swiss ice hockey goaltender Florence Schelling gave her advice on how to survive the tough times. Swedish freeskier Jennie-Lee Burmansson talks what makes her sport so special. And we have a last question about Johnny Depp.

Hungarian speed skater Viktor Knoch explains how to comeback from a major setback. Plus, we spent the day in Leysin watching the women's halfpipe snowboard and freeski.