Olympic gold medal-winning cyclist Kristen Faulkner joins Sarah to discuss the fascinating strategy that led to her viral win at the Paris Olympics, believing in herself when others didn’t, and coming home with two golds. Plus, discovering cycling in her twenties and the huge gender disparities that still exist in her sport. Also, the WNBA Finals are set, Allyson Felix enters her Alpha era, and hedgehogs get a lil’ love. 


Read Steph Yang’s story about the Angel City FC NWSL salary cap violations here


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Olympic gold medal-winning cyclist Kristen Faulkner joins Sarah to discuss the fascinating strategy that led to her viral win at the Paris Olympics, believing in herself when others didn’t, and coming home with two golds. Plus, discovering cycling in her twenties and the huge gender disparities that still exist in her sport. Also, the WNBA Finals are set, Allyson Felix enters her Alpha era, and hedgehogs get a lil’ love. 
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Read Steph Yang’s story about the Angel City FC NWSL salary cap violations <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5827745/2024/10/08/angel-city-salary-cap-violation-was-revealed-by-former-player-nwsl-commissioner/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5827745/2024/10/08/angel-city-salary-cap-violation-was-revealed-by-former-player-nwsl-commissioner/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1728508523033000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1qSUpcZdc7WE5kFkelvW3g">here</a> 
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Good Game is your one-stop shop for the biggest stories in women’s sports. Every day, host Sarah Spain gives you the stories, stakes, stars and stats to keep up with your favorite women’s teams, leagues and athletes. Through thoughtful insight, witty banter, and an all around good time, Sarah and friends break down the latest news, talk about the games you can’t miss, and debate the issues of the day. Don’t miss interviews with the people of the moment, whether they be athletes, coaches, reporters, or celebrity fans. 

Good Game is your one-stop shop for the biggest stories in women’s sports. Every day, host Sarah Spain gives you the stories, stakes, stars and stats to keep up with your favorite women’s teams, leagues and athletes. Through thoughtful insight, witty banter, and an all around good time, Sarah and friends break down the latest news, talk about the games you can’t miss, and debate the issues of the day. Don’t miss interviews with the people of the moment, whether they be athletes, coaches, reporters, or celebrity fans.

Good Game with Sarah Spain

Olympic gold medal-winning cyclist Kristen Faulkner joins Sarah to discuss the fascinating strategy that led to her viral win at the Paris Olympics, believing in herself when others didn’t, and coming home with two golds. Plus, discovering cycling in her twenties and the huge gender disparities that still exist in her sport. Also, the WNBA Finals are set, Allyson Felix enters her Alpha era, and hedgehogs get a lil’ love.

Manifesting Gold Medals with Kristen Faulkner

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/5583d38f-9024-4fea-862d-b2040036fb19/transcript

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