For someone still under 30, Riley Fitzsimmons has already achieved plenty in sprint kayaking. A triple Olympian, he’s risen rapidly through the ranks, culminating in a famous silver medal at the Paris Olympics as part of Australia’s K4 500m team, finishing just 0.04 seconds behind the great German crew. But for Riley, those achievements are only the beginning. With the hunger and drive to make it to a fourth Games in LA, his dream of standing atop the Olympic podium and winning gold for Australia burns brighter than ever. In this fun, engaging and inspiring chat, Riley opens up about his journey, from the deep lows after Rio and Tokyo to the pure joy of finally claiming an Olympic medal in 2024. Don’t miss this one, it’s a fantastic insight into the mindset of a true Olympian!

There is no doubting that swimming is the biggest Olympic sport in Australia, and one of its brightest stars over the last three Olympics has been Brianna Throssell. The triple Olympian first caught the world’s attention with her seven-medal haul at the 2014 Youth Olympics, and just two years later she was representing Australia at her first Olympics in Rio. She would go on to compete in Tokyo and Paris, retiring from the sport with four Olympic medals, including two golds. In this open and fun chat, Brianna reflects on her epic rise through the sport, talking about the high-intensity pressure of being on the Australian Swimming Team, how she maintained consistency over all those years, and which races stand out to her across her amazing Olympic journey. It’s honest, reflective, and an incredible insight into one of Australia’s biggest swimming stars, and one chat you won’t want to miss!

It's been a few months since we brought you a classic Games review episode, and what a way to come back! In this episode, we go over the history of the “forgotten” 1906 Intercalated Games in Athens, as we uncover just what these Games were about, why they happened, and why they’ve turned out to be so influential on the modern Olympic Games. We also meet the stars of these Games, including Canadian marathon runners and walkers, American track stars, and a Greek weightlifter with arms that truly need to be talked about. Plus, we explore why a certain figure from Olympic history is to blame for these not being considered a “real” Olympics, and why perhaps that needs to change. It's one episode for all the history buffs to sink your teeth into, so get listening and don’t miss it!