People Behind the Performances
People Behind the Performances
Micha Powell, Kate Van Buskirk
An Athletics Canada weekly podcast series hosted by Olympian Micha Powell. Canada's track and field community comes from diverse backgrounds with equally diverse and powerful stories to tell. This podcast series will amplify our athletes' voices and share personal experiences that showcases them as much more than bodies for entertainment. Micha will be in conversations with your some of your favorite T&F stars, giving you a deeper understanding of the people behind the performances!
Ep. 6 - Moh Ahmed on Facing Discrimination with Patience and Grace in his Olympic Medal Pursuit
In our final episode of the season, Olympian Moh Ahmed gets candid about his immigrant roots, the lessons he's learned through life and racing, and setting a N. American 5000m record during the global pandemic.
Sep 16, 2020
56 min
Ep. 5 - Pierce LePage on Video Games, the Brotherhood of the Decathlon, and Cultivating Resilience
In our fifth episode Canadian decathlete Pierce LePage talks about his love of gaming, his evolution through the multi-events, and his 2021 Olympic goals!
Sep 9, 2020
27 min
Ep. 4 - Christabel Nettey on Transitioning from Heptathlete to Long Jump Phenom, The Sacrifices of High Performance Athletes, and Using Athlete Platforms for Social Change
In our fourth episode Canadian long jump record-holder Christabel Nettey talks about how athletes are more than the bibs we wear, finding relief in the Olympic postponement, and vowing to never again miss a qualifying standard
Sep 2, 2020
30 min
Ep. 3 - Nate Gray Wolf Riech on His Journey of Resilience, Setting World Records, and Breaking Down Stigmas to Progress the Paralympic Movement
In our third episode, Paralympian Nate Reich takes us on a journey of resilience from relearning how to walk to setting 2 world records in the outdoor 1500m and the indoor 800m.
Aug 26, 2020
30 min
Ep. 2 - Bolade Ajomale on Rule 50, A Love of Art, and Unshakeable Faith
In our second episode we speak with Olympic medallist Bolade Ajomale about IOC’s Rule 50, turning graphic design into a side hustle during the pandemic, and his unshakable faith in God.
Aug 19, 2020
39 min
Ep.1 - Brittany Crew on Body Image, Mental Health, and Exploring New Skills in a Pandemic
In our inaugural episode Olympian and Canadian Shot Put record-holder Brittany Crew opens up about body image, mental health, and using COVID-19 to explore new passions!
Aug 12, 2020
31 min