Four-time Olympian Chris Mazdzer helped put U.S. men’s singles luge on the medal map—winning Olympic silver at PyeongChang 2018 and becoming the first non-European to medal in the event.

In this episode of Inside the Rings, Chris takes us inside a sport most fans only see in 60-second bursts: the razor-thin margins, the pre-run routines, and the mental reset when everything is moving at full speed. We talk about the pressure of the Olympic stage, what it really takes to stay sharp through four runs, and how elite athletes build confidence when the risk is real.

In this conversation, you’ll hear:

• What separates a clean run from a costly mistake

• The mindset Chris used to handle fear, doubt, and expectation

• The unseen grind behind a “one-minute” Olympic moment

• Lessons for athletes, coaches, and anyone chasing excellence

🎧 Listen now—and if you enjoyed this story, subscribe to Inside the Rings wherever you get podcasts. For the companion write-up, extra Olympic context, and future athlete deep dives, subscribe to the Inside the Rings blog/newsletter as well.

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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