Elana Meyers Taylor was meant to bear the flag for Team USA. Instead, she spent the first days of these games in isolation following a positive COVID test for her, her husband and toddler. 

Elana’s situation allows Lauren Shehadi and On Her Turf Blog editor,  Alex Azzi,  to explore the added challenges that female Olympians face and how they do so with unbridled optimism for an increasingly equal sports landscape. 

Follow The Podium now on Apple Podcasts  to get automatic downloads. And tune into the networks of NBC to watch every moment of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic games.

Elana Meyers Taylor was meant to bear the flag for Team USA. Instead, she spent the first days of these games in isolation following a positive COVID test for her, her husband and toddler. Elana’s situation allows Lauren Shehadi and On Her Turf Blog editor, Alex Azzi, to explore the added challenges that female Olympians face and how they do so with unbridled optimism for an increasingly equal sports landscape. Follow The Podium now on Apple Podcasts to get automatic downloads. And tune into the networks of NBC to watch every moment of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic games.

The Podium: An NBC Olympic and Paralympic podcast. Join us for insider coverage during the intense competition at the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. 

In the run-up to the Opening Ceremony, we’ll bring you deep into the stories and events that have you know and those you'll be hard-pressed to forget.

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Day 8: Unscheduled Interruptions

Amanda McGrory and Michelle Konkoly, 7x and 4x Paralympic medalists respectively and Paris 2024 analysts join Chris to give their highlight moments of these Games. The face, countries and dynamics discussed shapes the medal table in France but also define the horizon for 2026 and 2028.

The Podium is back for the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Join host Chris Waddell during the games for fresh perspectives and deeper dives to hear the Paralympics like you’ve never heard them before.

Follow the show on iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music or your favorite podcast platform. And watch every moment of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games August 28th  – September 8th on NBC & Peacock.

Amanda McGrory and Michelle Konkoly, 7x and 4x Paralympic medalists respectively and Paris 2024 analysts join Chris to give their highlight moments of these Games. The face, countries and dynamics discussed shapes the medal table in France but also define the horizon for 2026 and 2028. The Podium is back for the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Join host Chris Waddell during the games for fresh perspectives and deeper dives to hear the Paralympics like you’ve never heard them before. Follow the show on iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music or your favorite podcast platform. And watch every moment of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games August 28th – September 8th on NBC & Peacock.

Paralympics: Closing Time with Amanda McGrory and Michelle Konkoly

In this episode, Paralympian Ryan Medrano opens up about living with cerebral palsy and the challenges of competing with an invisible disability. Ryan shares his personal journey in track and field along with shedding light on the misconceptions and stigma surrounding invisible disabilities. 

The Podium is back for the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Join host Chris Waddell during the games for fresh perspectives and deeper dives to hear the Paralympics like you’ve never heard them before.

Follow the show on iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music or your favorite podcast platform. And watch every moment of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games August 28th  – September 8th on NBC & Peacock.

In this episode, Paralympian Ryan Medrano opens up about living with cerebral palsy and the challenges of competing with an invisible disability. Ryan shares his personal journey in track and field along with shedding light on the misconceptions and stigma surrounding invisible disabilities. The Podium is back for the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Join host Chris Waddell during the games for fresh perspectives and deeper dives to hear the Paralympics like you’ve never heard them before. Follow the show on iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music or your favorite podcast platform. And watch every moment of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games August 28th – September 8th on NBC & Peacock.

Paralympics: Superpowers with Ryan Medrano

In this episode, we chat with Tokyo Paralympic champion Ian Seidenfeld, who shares his journey in the world of table tennis and the unique family legacy he continues. As the son of a Paralympic champion, Ian talks about the challenges and triumphs of following in his father’s footsteps, and how the sport has shaped both their lives.

The Podium is back for the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Join host Chris Waddell during the games for fresh perspectives and deeper dives to hear the Paralympics like you’ve never heard them before.

Follow the show on iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music or your favorite podcast platform. And watch every moment of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games August 28th  – September 8th on NBC & Peacock.

In this episode, we chat with Tokyo Paralympic champion Ian Seidenfeld, who shares his journey in the world of table tennis and the unique family legacy he continues. As the son of a Paralympic champion, Ian talks about the challenges and triumphs of following in his father’s footsteps, and how the sport has shaped both their lives. The Podium is back for the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Join host Chris Waddell during the games for fresh perspectives and deeper dives to hear the Paralympics like you’ve never heard them before. Follow the show on iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music or your favorite podcast platform. And watch every moment of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games August 28th – September 8th on NBC & Peacock.

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