Just about everyone loves those really big summer and winter sports festivals that occur every four years in places like Pyeongchang or Rio de Janeiro. These are forgotten, surprising often personal stories about "those games" through the lens of a Canadian sports fan and journalist who covered the movement's return to its origins in Greece in 2004.

This is the second epsiode of my podcast, Brad’s A-Games. Simon Whitfield carved a permant place in Olympic history back in 2000 when he captured the first ever gold medal in men’s triathlon. That surprise triumph was the beginning of a storied career in the sport. But his path to additional Olympic glory wasn’t easy. … Continue reading Brad’s A-Games #2: Simon says “I want the podium”

Brad’s A-Games #2: Simon says “I want the podium”

This is the historic debut of my podcast, Brad’s A-Games. These are my personal stories of the Olympics; the kind of memories that are inspiring, or entertaining, that give me chills, sometimes. You’ll hear from athletes I spoke to when I was a reporter for CBC, and some of my own quirky Olympic tales.  This … Continue reading Brad’s A-Games #1: Latin Guitar, A Nice IPA and a World Record