We love the Olympics but being Canadian, the Winter Olympics is an obsession! We explore the mental abilities of the athletes, the truth behind the beloved film Cool Runnings and the American football connection to Gatorade.

We also discuss social media controversies, Eddie the Eagle and bad teeth.

Sources:

https://olympics.com/en/featured-news/jamaican-bobsleigh-team-1988-winter-olympics

https://www.fox13news.com/news/cool-runnings-inspired-by-original-jamaican-bobsled-team

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/2020/10/06/fascinating-tale-gatorades-indy-beginnings/5873513002/

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/feb/19/elizabeth-swaney-snoabord-halfpipe-last-winter-olympics

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