She was fast. She was focused. She was fearless.

Bonnie Blair, one of the most decorated Olympians in U.S. history, didn’t just skate circles around the competition—she redefined what it meant to chase greatness on ice.

In this episode of Inside the Rings, Bonnie reflects on a storied career that spanned five Olympic Games, earning five gold medals and one bronze. From the roar of Lillehammer to the heartbreak of training setbacks, she shares what it took to rise to the top—and stay there.

We explore:

• The mindset behind consistently winning on the world’s biggest stage

• How she handled pressure, expectation, and historic rivalries

• What her training looked like in the pre-analytics era

• The legacy she hopes to pass on to the next generation of Olympians

Whether you're a longtime Olympic fan or a rising athlete yourself, this conversation with Bonnie Blair is a masterclass in excellence, longevity, and what it truly means to be a champion.

🎧 Listen now—and skate into a story of speed, grit, and gold.

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Before today's stars took center stage, Picabo Street was the face of American alpine skiing—fast, fearless, and fiercely unapologetic. In this Inside the Rings exclusive, she opens up about her rise to the top, the devastating injuries that nearly ended it all, and the fire that brought her back.

We talk:

• The moment she knew she could win Olympic gold

• Why downhill skiing is a mental game as much as a physical one

• The price of being a pioneer in a male-dominated sport

• Her advice to young athletes chasing greatness

This is the untold Olympic journey of Picabo Street. And it's one you’ll never forget.

📍 Listen now—only on Inside the Rings.

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Ski. Shoot. Lead. In this gripping episode of Inside the Rings, we sit down with Jack Gierhart, CEO of US Biathlon, to explore one of the most misunderstood Olympic sports. From his leap from US Sailing to leading America’s biathletes, Jack shares how strategy, storytelling, and high-altitude grit are transforming the trajectory of US Biathlon. Discover how athlete vlogs, mental toughness, and innovative pathways—from college skiing to military roots—are powering the next generation toward Milano-Cortina 2026. We dive into legacy-building, SafeSport progress, and the sport’s push for visibility in the digital age. Whether you’re a winter sports junkie or new to biathlon, this episode delivers an inspiring look at leadership on snow and the fire within Olympic dreams. Subscribe now and follow the journey at usbiathlon.org.