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32 Minuten
The consequences for failure in BMX at the Olympics are high. New Zealand’s Sarah Walker knows about this – she’s broken 18 bones over her career.
A big crash meant she missed out on Rio 2016 after her silver medal at London 2012.
She believes that the definition of failure should be reassessed.
“(Society sees) failure as such a bad word. It’s so negative and this thing that you need to avoid (but) I aim to fail every week.
"Then if I have a bigger failure – I have practiced that feeling – and I am more comfortable with it and I am more accepting of the outcome.”
Find out how to make some epic fails – Olympic style.
A big crash meant she missed out on Rio 2016 after her silver medal at London 2012.
She believes that the definition of failure should be reassessed.
“(Society sees) failure as such a bad word. It’s so negative and this thing that you need to avoid (but) I aim to fail every week.
"Then if I have a bigger failure – I have practiced that feeling – and I am more comfortable with it and I am more accepting of the outcome.”
Find out how to make some epic fails – Olympic style.
25 Minuten
As we gear up towards the artistic gymnastics world championships in Doha, we sat down with two incredible Olympic gold medal winning gymnasts.
Jordyn Wieber became world champion in 2011 but then missed out on the all-around final at London 2012.
"I felt like I had failed because I didn’t live up to those expectations."
Now, she's at UCLA as a coach and is flourishing.
Plus, we get the inside-track on Simone Biles from her team-mate Madison Kocian.
"I’m really excited to see how she does at worlds, I’m sure she’s going to do well."
Jordyn Wieber became world champion in 2011 but then missed out on the all-around final at London 2012.
"I felt like I had failed because I didn’t live up to those expectations."
Now, she's at UCLA as a coach and is flourishing.
Plus, we get the inside-track on Simone Biles from her team-mate Madison Kocian.
"I’m really excited to see how she does at worlds, I’m sure she’s going to do well."
16 Minuten
Get up-to-speed with the new documentary 'The Golden Generation'. We have interviews from both directors - including with the Oscar-winner Juan Jose Campanella.
Plus, we get the full low-down on why Manu Ginóbili and the rest of this Argentinian basketball team from Athens 2004 were really 'The Golden Generation'.
Plus, we get the full low-down on why Manu Ginóbili and the rest of this Argentinian basketball team from Athens 2004 were really 'The Golden Generation'.
21 Minuten
Waleed Abu Nada set up a weightlifting club in the biggest refugee camp for Palestinians outside of Palestine.
Here was here in Buenos Aires for the Youth Olympic Games as part of the Jordan team.
We spoke about our favourite moments from the past few days and also how he started his club.
Plus, the latest headlines.
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Documentary about weightlifting club
Here was here in Buenos Aires for the Youth Olympic Games as part of the Jordan team.
We spoke about our favourite moments from the past few days and also how he started his club.
Plus, the latest headlines.
LINKS:
Documentary about weightlifting club
14 Minuten
He’s 22 and already considered a veteran in the gaming world.
Jake Lyon says that Esports and the Olympics could learn a lot from each other.
“You could be confined to a wheelchair… you can be a man, woman, young (or) old – all these barriers that would usually require divisions – in Esports they don’t mean anything.”
Plus, we have the latest headlines from Buenos Aires and an athlete to watch.
Jake Lyon says that Esports and the Olympics could learn a lot from each other.
“You could be confined to a wheelchair… you can be a man, woman, young (or) old – all these barriers that would usually require divisions – in Esports they don’t mean anything.”
Plus, we have the latest headlines from Buenos Aires and an athlete to watch.
13 Minuten
Are the Olympic Games at risk because of climate change?
Olympic bronze medallist snowboarder Alex Deibold worries it’s a real possibility.
“That’s what is at stake if you don’t take climate change seriously. ... The moments of triumph. The moments of joy.”
Plus, we catch up on the headlines from the Youth Olympic Games and also give you an athlete to look out for here at Buenos Aires.
Olympic bronze medallist snowboarder Alex Deibold worries it’s a real possibility.
“That’s what is at stake if you don’t take climate change seriously. ... The moments of triumph. The moments of joy.”
Plus, we catch up on the headlines from the Youth Olympic Games and also give you an athlete to look out for here at Buenos Aires.
14 Minuten
Olympic champion swimmer Chad le Clos opened up about how he dealt with his parents' cancer diagnosis just before Rio 2016. He argues that you must put everything to one side before stepping onto the blocks to perform.
"You don't cry for losing. You cry for winning."
We also have all the headlines and an athlete to watch for the day too.
"You don't cry for losing. You cry for winning."
We also have all the headlines and an athlete to watch for the day too.
10 Minuten
He is aiming to be Africa’s first gold medallist at the Winter Olympic Games.
The track prospect swapped sports to skeleton - but some people still didn’t believe in Akwasi Frimpong.
“I definitely know what it feels like to be bullied. I definitely know what it feels to be laughed at. I definitely know how it feels when people tell you to give up.”
Plus, we have all the headlines from the Youth Olympic Games and an athlete to watch.
The track prospect swapped sports to skeleton - but some people still didn’t believe in Akwasi Frimpong.
“I definitely know what it feels like to be bullied. I definitely know what it feels to be laughed at. I definitely know how it feels when people tell you to give up.”
Plus, we have all the headlines from the Youth Olympic Games and an athlete to watch.
15 Minuten
Nyjah and Leticia are two of the world's top skateboarders and we asked about their feeds - what do they post and why?
Plus, we tracked down professional dancer Kaelynn Gobert-Harris on what grabs her attention on Insta and tips on how to make it.
We also have the usual headlines and an athlete to watch.
Plus, we tracked down professional dancer Kaelynn Gobert-Harris on what grabs her attention on Insta and tips on how to make it.
We also have the usual headlines and an athlete to watch.
11 Minuten
Double Olympic champion Jade Jones is 25 and aiming for a third title at Tokyo 2020. She's travelled to Argentina as an athlete role model to give advice to those competing. With that in mind, we fired some difficult questions about dating and being an athlete. How do you get that balance between your love life and elite sport?
Plus, we have the latest headlines from Buenos Aires 2018 and the day's athlete to watch.
Plus, we have the latest headlines from Buenos Aires 2018 and the day's athlete to watch.
11 Minuten
We went behind-the-scenes at the first ever Youth Olympic breaking individual finals. We spoke to Bumblebee, Shigekix, and Emma after they won their medals. Don’t forget the team event will be streamed on OlympicChannel.com today.
Plus, we have all the usual headlines and tips on who to watch.
Plus, we have all the usual headlines and tips on who to watch.
16 Minuten
The 18-year-old cancer survivor playing 3x3 basketball at the Youth Olympic Games.
16 Minuten
Yusra nearly drowned in the Aegean Sea when she fled Syria and became a refugee. She steadied a boat with her sister - saving the lives of the people on board. She went on to compete at Rio 2016 and won her swimming heat. We talked to her about her Instagram feed and practical ways people can help refugees.
20 Minuten
Kirsty Coventry, Senegal and the Youth Olympic Games
12 Minuten
We open our daily podcast from Buenos Aires with a bang as USA's Missy Franklin. She opens up about her body issues when she was a teenager. There’s some sage advice on how to perform under the glare of the world afrom the five-time Olympic champion.
Plus, we speak to Paris 2024 boss and three-time Olympic champion Tony Estanguet on why he has a vested interest in the athletes' performance here in Buenos Aires.
For a live stream from the Youth Olympic Games - head to Olympic Channel now.
Plus, we speak to Paris 2024 boss and three-time Olympic champion Tony Estanguet on why he has a vested interest in the athletes' performance here in Buenos Aires.
For a live stream from the Youth Olympic Games - head to Olympic Channel now.
