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WGN’s Ryan Burrow hosts “Quest For Gold,” a weekly update on preparations for the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games in this podcast from Chicago's Very Own, 720 WGN.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8517108/LA_28_Olympian_Janet_Evans_2026-07-15-215508.64kmono.mp3LA 2028 Chief Athlete Officer and four-time Olympic gold medalist Janet Evans sat down with Nexstar’s Andrew Marden for a preview of The Games, two years out. She discussed her Olympic success, Katie Ledecky’s dominance, and how ready her hometown of Los Angeles is to host the world in the summer of 2028.
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https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8298452/LA_28_The_first_ticket_drop_has_closed_2026-04-20-181752.64kmono.mp3On this pop-up episode of Quest for Gold, WGN’s Ryan Burrow reviews the first ticket drop for the LA 28 Olympics.
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https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8276030/LA_28_Olivia_Smoliga_2026-04-16-185730.64kmono.mp3In this pop-up episode of Quest for Gold, we talk with two-time Olympic medal swimmer Olivia Smoliga, who is eyeing a return to the Olympic team following a disappointing 2024. She’s got a new mindset and new mission as she takes on the next two-plus years to get back to the Olympics in Los Angeles.
Ryan Burrow and Olivia Smoliga in the WGN Radio studios (WGN Radio photo)Quest for Gold – Paris 2024 – Episode 29: Olympic Gold Medal swimmer Olivia Smoliga feels more mentally prepared heading into ParisRecent postsOlympic NewsTrump celebrates US Winter Olympians and Paralympians at the White House.cls-4{fill:#000;}US Biathlon pushes back decision to join US Ski & Snowboard in merger of Olympic sport organizations.cls-4{fill:#000;}IOC won’t pursue its member Infantino over FIFA red-card ruling at World Cup.cls-4{fill:#000;}Olympic countdown clock raises venue timeline questions for Brisbane 2032.cls-4{fill:#000;}Quest for Gold – LA 28: Janet Evans previews LA 2028.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent postsQuest for GoldQuest for Gold – LA 28: Janet Evans previews LA 2028.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Quest for Gold – LA 28: The first ticket drop has closed.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Quest for Gold: Olivia Smoliga is looking for a comeback.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Quest for Gold: Jordan Stolz is ready to leave his mark.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Team USA women’s hockey is thinking ‘gold or bust’.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7961917/Milan-Cortina_2026_-_Episode_20_2026-02-06-195317.64kmono.mp3On this final episode of Quest for Gold before the Opening Ceremony:
-The USOPC gives an update on relations with WADA, Katie Uhlaender, and security.
-“Crotch-gate” has taken the ski jumping world by storm.
-Lindsey Vonn tests out her left knee before competition, Dr. Vehnia Tjong of Northwestern University joins us.
-The U.S. is off to a great start in mixed doubles curling, women’s hockey, and figure skating.
-And we talk to a speed skater rising star who is expected to come back home with a lot of hardware in Italy, Jordan Stolz.
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https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7957131/Milan-Cortina_2026_-_Episode_19_2026-02-04-205731.64kmono.mp3On this episode of Quest for Gold:
-Lindsey Vonn’s going to push through her injury.
-Katie Uhelander won’t be headed to Italy.
-Some sports are already getting underway, days ahead of the opening ceremonies.
-And we talk women’s hockey, which kicks off Thursday. Hillary Knight, Kendall Coyne Schofield and Abbey Murphy talk about the Canada rivalry and their quest for gold.
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https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7945720/Milan-Cortina_2026_-_Episode_18_2026-01-30-170920.64kmono.mp3On this week’s Quest for Gold:
-The USOPC announces 232 athletes are headed to Italy to represent Team USA.
-We get an update on skeleton racer Katie Uhlaender’s bid to qualify.
-Brady Tkachuk talks about USA Men’s Hockey.
-Alpine legend Mikaela Shiffrin talks about her Olympic preps.
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https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7932071/Milan-Cortina_2026_-_Episode_17_2026-01-23-194511.64kmono.mp3On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold:
-There’s been a change to the U.S. Men’s Olympic Hockey roster.
-The U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton teams have been finalized.
-Jamaica’s got a bobsleigh team.
-U.S. Ski and Snowboard has named 97 athletes to the Olympic roster, many familiar names are on, some are off.
-And we talk with Olympic gold medalist Erin Jackson, who is looking to repeat atop the podium in Italy.
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https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7921299/Milan-Cortina_2026_-_Episode_16_2026-01-16-225739.64kmono.mp3On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold:
-The U.S. Olympic Figure Skating Team has been announced.
-Olympic bids for moguls, snowboarding, and bobsledding are still up for grabs.
-Snowboarder Chloe Kim give an update on her injured shoulder.
-The NHL is keeping a careful watch of rink construction in Milan.
-The LA28 ticket lottery registration has begun (Click here: https://la28.org/en/newsroom/registration-for-la28-ticket-draw-opens-today.html).
-And we talk to Rockford native Cameron Smith who will be competing with teammate Anna Gibson in the inaugural Winter Olympic sport dubbed ‘skimo.’
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https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7908892/Milan-Cortina_2026_-_Episode_15_2026-01-09-214932.64kmono.mp3On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold:
-Chloe Kim’s bid for Italy is in doubt.
-The U.S. Biathlon team has named it’s 8 Olympians.
-The 13 members of the U.S. Long Track Speedskating team have been named.
-And we talk with now two-time Olympic speedskater Ethan Cepuran about preparations for Italy.
From 2022:
Quest for Gold – Beijing 2022 – Episode 13 – Long Track Speed Skater Ethan Cepuran has visualized his race, but doesn’t know what to expect at first OlympicsRecent postsOlympic NewsTrump celebrates US Winter Olympians and Paralympians at the White House.cls-4{fill:#000;}US Biathlon pushes back decision to join US Ski & Snowboard in merger of Olympic sport organizations.cls-4{fill:#000;}IOC won’t pursue its member Infantino over FIFA red-card ruling at World Cup.cls-4{fill:#000;}Olympic countdown clock raises venue timeline questions for Brisbane 2032.cls-4{fill:#000;}Quest for Gold – LA 28: Janet Evans previews LA 2028.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent postsQuest for GoldQuest for Gold – LA 28: Janet Evans previews LA 2028.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Quest for Gold – LA 28: The first ticket drop has closed.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Quest for Gold: Olivia Smoliga is looking for a comeback.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Quest for Gold: Jordan Stolz is ready to leave his mark.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Team USA women’s hockey is thinking ‘gold or bust’.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7887400/Milan-Cortina_2026_-_Episode_14_2026-01-03-030900.64kmono.mp3On this week’s Quest for Gold:
-Lindsey Vonn is headed to another Winter Games.
-The U.S. Men’s and Women’s Olympic Hockey rosters have been announced.
-U.S. Speedskating trials get underway in Milwaukee.
-And we hear from a former Olympian on the comeback trail as the U.S. Figure Skating Championships kick off in St. Louis.
From 2021:
Quest for Gold – Beijing 2022 – Episode 9: Bradie Tennell is working to overcome injury to reach second OlympicsRecent postsOlympic NewsTrump celebrates US Winter Olympians and Paralympians at the White House.cls-4{fill:#000;}US Biathlon pushes back decision to join US Ski & Snowboard in merger of Olympic sport organizations.cls-4{fill:#000;}IOC won’t pursue its member Infantino over FIFA red-card ruling at World Cup.cls-4{fill:#000;}Olympic countdown clock raises venue timeline questions for Brisbane 2032.cls-4{fill:#000;}Quest for Gold – LA 28: Janet Evans previews LA 2028.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent postsQuest for GoldQuest for Gold – LA 28: Janet Evans previews LA 2028.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Quest for Gold – LA 28: The first ticket drop has closed.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Quest for Gold: Olivia Smoliga is looking for a comeback.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Quest for Gold: Jordan Stolz is ready to leave his mark.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Team USA women’s hockey is thinking ‘gold or bust’.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7876036/Milan-Cortina_2026_-_Episode_13_2025-12-26-203036.64kmono.mp3On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold:
-Four U.S. biathlon athletes have qualified for Italy, and we spoke with one of them.
-The freestyle ski and snowboard season has kicked off with two Americans reaching the podium.
-Weather played a factor in moving an event.
-And we talk with USOPC senior psychological services provider Dr. Emily Clark about how Team USA is prioritizing sleep headed into the Milan Cortina games.
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https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7868520/Milan-Cortina_2026_-_Episode_12_2025-12-19-223220.64kmono.mp3On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold:
-The Freeski and Snowboard Halfpipe Grand Prix is underway in Colorado
-Around the clock work is being done on Milan’s ice hockey rink
-Connor Bedard’s Olympic aspirations are in jeopardy
-A South Korean set a new Olympic record
-Mariah Carey will be the Queen of Italy
-LA28 tickets will soon be available for purchase
-And we talk with three-time Olympic speed skater Emery Lehman as he chases down a fourth Olympic bid
From November 2021:
Quest for Gold – Beijing 2022 – Episode 4: Speed skater Emery Lehman brings a new mindset into his third Olympic pushOak Park native Emery Lehman recounts how he won a bronze medal at the 2022 Winter OlympicsRecent postsOlympic NewsTrump celebrates US Winter Olympians and Paralympians at the White House.cls-4{fill:#000;}US Biathlon pushes back decision to join US Ski & Snowboard in merger of Olympic sport organizations.cls-4{fill:#000;}IOC won’t pursue its member Infantino over FIFA red-card ruling at World Cup.cls-4{fill:#000;}Olympic countdown clock raises venue timeline questions for Brisbane 2032.cls-4{fill:#000;}Quest for Gold – LA 28: Janet Evans previews LA 2028.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent postsQuest for GoldQuest for Gold – LA 28: Janet Evans previews LA 2028.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Quest for Gold – LA 28: The first ticket drop has closed.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Quest for Gold: Olivia Smoliga is looking for a comeback.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Quest for Gold: Jordan Stolz is ready to leave his mark.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Team USA women’s hockey is thinking ‘gold or bust’.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7856533/Milan-Cortina_2026_-_Episode_11_2025-12-12-201233.64kmono.mp3On this week’s Quest for Gold:
-Lindsey Vonn makes history
-U.S. Curling teams are a go for Italy
-U.S. Figure Skaters are readying for the Olympic trials
-The U.S. has qualified its first ever Ski Mountaineering athletes for the Olympics
-Call him Coach Snoop
-And we talk with ski jumper Kevin Bickner who stepped away from the sport after Beijing, but is back eyeing another Olympic bid in a much tighter field.
From November, 2021:
Quest for Gold – Beijing 2022 – Episode 5: Olympic Ski Jumper Kevin Bickner talks about decision to take a year off prior to BeijingWatch: Olympic ski jump dreams start in ChicagoFrom 2018: Quest for Gold: Kevin BicknerRecent postsOlympic NewsTrump celebrates US Winter Olympians and Paralympians at the White House.cls-4{fill:#000;}US Biathlon pushes back decision to join US Ski & Snowboard in merger of Olympic sport organizations.cls-4{fill:#000;}IOC won’t pursue its member Infantino over FIFA red-card ruling at World Cup.cls-4{fill:#000;}Olympic countdown clock raises venue timeline questions for Brisbane 2032.cls-4{fill:#000;}Quest for Gold – LA 28: Janet Evans previews LA 2028.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent postsQuest for GoldQuest for Gold – LA 28: Janet Evans previews LA 2028.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Quest for Gold – LA 28: The first ticket drop has closed.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Quest for Gold: Olivia Smoliga is looking for a comeback.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Quest for Gold: Jordan Stolz is ready to leave his mark.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Team USA women’s hockey is thinking ‘gold or bust’.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7846070/Milan-Cortina_2026_-_Episode_10_2025-12-06-040510.64kmono.mp3This week on Quest for Gold:
-There are construction concerns with the Olympic hockey venue
-More Russian athletes will be allowed to compete in Italy
-NBC Universal is once again leaning on influencers to push content at the Winter Games
-Ralph Lauren releases its Team USA opening and closing ceremony uniforms
-And we speak with four-time Paralympian and four-time gold medalist Kendall Gretch, who is looking to qualify for Italy
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https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7834862/Milan-Cortina_2026_-_Episode_9_2025-11-29-014702.64kmono.mp3On this week’s Quest for Gold:
-The new IOC president delivers and emotional address as the flame is lit ahead of the Winter Games
-3 skaters from Russia and Belraus have been approved to compete
-The new Team USA hockey jerseys have been revealed
-The Salt Lake City games logo is drawing some criticism
-And we talk with bobsledder Kaillie Humphries about her quest to become a mom
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https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7826455/Milan-Cortina_2026_-_Episode_8_2025-11-21-193355.64kmono.mp3In the latest episode of Quest for Gold:
-Team Shuster was dethroned at the U.S. Curling Olympic Trials.
-American speed skaters broke some records at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup.
-U.S. figure skaters had a strong showing in Lake Placid.
-Jessie Diggins announced she’s wrapping up her career in 2026.
-And we hear from the experienced female Olympians show us age is just a number, and motherhood doesn’t have to end your career.
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https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7814995/Milan-Cortina_2026_-_Episode_7_2025-11-14-181335.64kmono.mp3On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold:
-The “Quad God” stuns again in Canada.
-The clock is ticking to name Olympic hockey rosters.
-Ukraine prepares sending athletes to Italy.
-The IOC is considering a new blanket rule to transgender athletes.
-Ski Moutaneering is a new Olympic sport.
-And we talk with Olympic curler Chris Plys as he and Team Shuster look for Olympic redemption in 2026.
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https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7804820/Milan-Cortina_2026_-_Episode_6_2025-11-07-184020.64kmono.mp3On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold…
-The U.S. Olympic Curling trials begin.
-The Milan Cortina closing ceremony will be historic.
-What happens with Russia?
-One Olympic sponsor is kicking in money for Team USA medals.
-And we hear from legendary Olympic Alpine Skier Lindsey Vonn, who is coming out of retirement for another Olympic bid.
Recent postsOlympic NewsTrump celebrates US Winter Olympians and Paralympians at the White House.cls-4{fill:#000;}US Biathlon pushes back decision to join US Ski & Snowboard in merger of Olympic sport organizations.cls-4{fill:#000;}IOC won’t pursue its member Infantino over FIFA red-card ruling at World Cup.cls-4{fill:#000;}Olympic countdown clock raises venue timeline questions for Brisbane 2032.cls-4{fill:#000;}Quest for Gold – LA 28: Janet Evans previews LA 2028.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent postsQuest for GoldQuest for Gold – LA 28: Janet Evans previews LA 2028.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Quest for Gold – LA 28: The first ticket drop has closed.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Quest for Gold: Olivia Smoliga is looking for a comeback.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Quest for Gold: Jordan Stolz is ready to leave his mark.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Team USA women’s hockey is thinking ‘gold or bust’.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7789656/Milan-Cortina_2026_-_Episode_5_2025-10-30-211556.64kmono.mp3On this episode of Quest for Gold USOPC leadership discusses preparations for the games 100 days out from the opening ceremony. WGN’s Ryan Burrow is in New York for the Team USA Media Summit.
Recent postsOlympic NewsTrump celebrates US Winter Olympians and Paralympians at the White House.cls-4{fill:#000;}US Biathlon pushes back decision to join US Ski & Snowboard in merger of Olympic sport organizations.cls-4{fill:#000;}IOC won’t pursue its member Infantino over FIFA red-card ruling at World Cup.cls-4{fill:#000;}Olympic countdown clock raises venue timeline questions for Brisbane 2032.cls-4{fill:#000;}Quest for Gold – LA 28: Janet Evans previews LA 2028.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent postsQuest for GoldQuest for Gold – LA 28: Janet Evans previews LA 2028.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Quest for Gold – LA 28: The first ticket drop has closed.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Quest for Gold: Olivia Smoliga is looking for a comeback.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Quest for Gold: Jordan Stolz is ready to leave his mark.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Team USA women’s hockey is thinking ‘gold or bust’.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7768662/Milan-Cortina_2026_-_Episode_4_2025-10-17-203002.64kmono.mp3On this week’s Quest for Gold we speak with aspiring American athletes:
Nick Baumgartner (Snowboarding)
Bryce Cheek (Bobsled)
Taylor Anderson-Heidi (Curling)
Chris Lillis (Freestyle Ariels)
Recent postsOlympic NewsTrump celebrates US Winter Olympians and Paralympians at the White House.cls-4{fill:#000;}US Biathlon pushes back decision to join US Ski & Snowboard in merger of Olympic sport organizations.cls-4{fill:#000;}IOC won’t pursue its member Infantino over FIFA red-card ruling at World Cup.cls-4{fill:#000;}Olympic countdown clock raises venue timeline questions for Brisbane 2032.cls-4{fill:#000;}Quest for Gold – LA 28: Janet Evans previews LA 2028.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent postsQuest for GoldQuest for Gold – LA 28: Janet Evans previews LA 2028.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Quest for Gold – LA 28: The first ticket drop has closed.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Quest for Gold: Olivia Smoliga is looking for a comeback.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Quest for Gold: Jordan Stolz is ready to leave his mark.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Team USA women’s hockey is thinking ‘gold or bust’.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7754609/Milan-Cortina_2026_-_Episode_3_2025-10-10-033809.64kmono.mp3On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold:
-Italy says there were be four flag bearers and two cauldrons in Milan-Cortina.
-The International Paralympic Committee is lifting Russia’s suspension.
-Olympic organizers are seeking peace ahead of the games.
-And we’re talking Olympic hockey with Pittsburgh Penguins’ play-by-play radio voice Joe Brand.
Recent postsOlympic NewsThe most memorable Olympic shootout goals.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Quest for Gold: The NHL opens an Olympic season.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Shiffrin feeling confident but skipping downhill.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Miami’s Erik Spoelstra top pick to coach US men’s basketball team at 2028 Olympics, AP sources say.cls-4{fill:#000;}Shiffrin entering Olympic season with more confidence but still skipping downhill after injuries.cls-4{fill:#000;}Click for moreRecent postsQuest for GoldQuest for Gold: The NHL opens an Olympic season.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Quest for Gold: Ski jumper Casey Larson calls it a career.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Quest for Gold: From Seoul to Milan.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Felicia Stancil has been anxiously waiting three years.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Peter Chatain believes early start gives Team USA advantage.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7743803/Milan-Cortina_2026_-_Episode_2_2025-10-03-183703.64kmono.mp3In this latest episode of Quest for Gold:
-Snoop Dogg is heading to Italy.
-Milan organizers need to get to work on Olympic Village.
-The Milan-Cortina medals have been revealed.
-And we talk with two time Olympic ski jumper Casey Larson of Barrington, IL on his decision to hang up his skis ahead of the Milan-Cortina games.
From 2022:
Quest for Gold – Beijing 2022 – Episode 11: Ski Jumper Casey Larson hopes a strong showing this weekend helps punch his second Olympic bidWatch: Olympic ski jump dreams start in ChicagoRecent postsOlympic NewsThe most memorable Olympic shootout goals.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Quest for Gold: The NHL opens an Olympic season.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Shiffrin feeling confident but skipping downhill.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Miami’s Erik Spoelstra top pick to coach US men’s basketball team at 2028 Olympics, AP sources say.cls-4{fill:#000;}Shiffrin entering Olympic season with more confidence but still skipping downhill after injuries.cls-4{fill:#000;}Click for moreRecent postsQuest for GoldQuest for Gold: The NHL opens an Olympic season.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Quest for Gold: Ski jumper Casey Larson calls it a career.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Quest for Gold: From Seoul to Milan.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Felicia Stancil has been anxiously waiting three years.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Peter Chatain believes early start gives Team USA advantage.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7731825/Milan-Cortina_2026_-_Episode_1_2025-09-26-170325.64kmono.mp3On the first Episode of Quest for Gold Milan-Cortina 2026:
-Russian athletes learn how they’ll compete in the Winter Games.
-The IOC president tours the Olympic Village.
-And we talk with Korean Sport and Olympic Committee President Ryu Seung-min.
- Inside the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee, Seoul, South Korea (Ryan Burrow / WGN Radio)
- Inside the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee, Seoul, South Korea (Ryan Burrow / WGN Radio)
- Inside the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee, Seoul, South Korea (Ryan Burrow / WGN Radio)
- Olympic Park, Seoul, South Korea (Ryan Burrow / WGN Radio)
- Olympic Park, Seoul, South Korea (Ryan Burrow / WGN Radio)
- Olympic Park, Seoul, South Korea (Ryan Burrow / WGN Radio)
- Olympic Park, Seoul, South Korea (Ryan Burrow / WGN Radio)
- Olympic Park, Seoul, South Korea (Ryan Burrow / WGN Radio)
- Korean Sport and Olympic Committee President Ryu Seung-min meets with American journalists (Ryan Burrow / WGN Radio)
- Korean Sport and Olympic Committee President Ryu Seung-min meets with American journalists (Ryan Burrow / WGN Radio) Recent postsOlympic NewsThe most memorable Olympic shootout goals.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Quest for Gold: The NHL opens an Olympic season.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Shiffrin feeling confident but skipping downhill.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Miami’s Erik Spoelstra top pick to coach US men’s basketball team at 2028 Olympics, AP sources say.cls-4{fill:#000;}Shiffrin entering Olympic season with more confidence but still skipping downhill after injuries.cls-4{fill:#000;}Click for moreRecent postsQuest for GoldQuest for Gold: The NHL opens an Olympic season.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Quest for Gold: Ski jumper Casey Larson calls it a career.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Quest for Gold: From Seoul to Milan.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Felicia Stancil has been anxiously waiting three years.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Peter Chatain believes early start gives Team USA advantage.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5406149/Paris_2024_-_Episode_52_2024-07-26-155949.64kmono.mp3On this FINAL episode of Quest for Gold of 2024:
-The Summer Games are here!
-Team USA names a second flag bearer
-The U.S. Men’s and Women’s Olympic Soccer teams have already played their first games
-The U.S. is guaranteed another Olympics after LA
-Team USA Figure Skating will finally get gold
-Ukraine has the fewest Olympic athletes in the nation’s history
-France’s rail system is hit with “criminal attacks” ahead of the games
-And we talk with two-time Olympic BMX racer Felicia Stancil, who just missed the podium in Tokyo, and is now motivated to medal
Recent postsOlympic NewsAllman takes gold, USA dominates track and field Monday.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Discus thrower Allman and pole vaulter Kendricks win Olympic medals moments apart for the US.cls-4{fill:#000;}Armand “Mondo” Duplantis breaks pole vault world record in gold-medal performance at Olympics.cls-4{fill:#000;}What are the 2028 Olympic venues in the US?.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Phelps calls for lifetime doping bans.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent postsQuest for GoldWhat is your favorite Summer Olympics sport to watch?.cls-4{fill:#000;}Felicia Stancil has been anxiously waiting three years.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Peter Chatain believes early start gives Team USA advantage.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}John Jayne is banking on Tokyo experience for Paris.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Lauren Carlini turned ’21 heartbreak into ’24 Paris bid.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5371305/Paris_2024_-_Episode_51_2024-07-23-152105.64kmono.mp3This week on Quest for Gold:
-Team USA has picked its male flag barer for the opening ceremony
-Men’s basketball squeaks by South Sudan and Germany in their final exhibitions before Paris
-Team USA Woman’s Basketball gets a loss ahead of their Olympic run
-Rumors are swirling about who will perform on Friday
-Team Israel is getting added security
-And we talk to Peter Chatain, a first-time Olympic rower, who says the early team selection will give them an advantage headed into Paris
Recent postsOlympic NewsAllman takes gold, USA dominates track and field Monday.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Discus thrower Allman and pole vaulter Kendricks win Olympic medals moments apart for the US.cls-4{fill:#000;}Armand “Mondo” Duplantis breaks pole vault world record in gold-medal performance at Olympics.cls-4{fill:#000;}What are the 2028 Olympic venues in the US?.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Phelps calls for lifetime doping bans.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent postsQuest for GoldWhat is your favorite Summer Olympics sport to watch?.cls-4{fill:#000;}Felicia Stancil has been anxiously waiting three years.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Peter Chatain believes early start gives Team USA advantage.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}John Jayne is banking on Tokyo experience for Paris.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Lauren Carlini turned ’21 heartbreak into ’24 Paris bid.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5359794/Paris_2024_-_Episode_50_2024-07-19-182134.64kmono.mp3This week on Quest for Gold:
-Team USA athletes have their swag and are headed to Paris
-Team USA Men’s Basketball has two more exhibitions before the Olympics
-The USWNT will try to find more scoring opportunities at the Summer Games
-An organization says the IOC isn’t following its own rules on Russian athletes
-And we speak with John Jayne of USA Judo who will be competing in in his first Olympics, but he has previous Olympic experience he’s hoping to use to his advantage
Recent postsOlympic NewsAllman takes gold, USA dominates track and field Monday.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Discus thrower Allman and pole vaulter Kendricks win Olympic medals moments apart for the US.cls-4{fill:#000;}Armand “Mondo” Duplantis breaks pole vault world record in gold-medal performance at Olympics.cls-4{fill:#000;}What are the 2028 Olympic venues in the US?.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Phelps calls for lifetime doping bans.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent postsQuest for GoldWhat is your favorite Summer Olympics sport to watch?.cls-4{fill:#000;}Felicia Stancil has been anxiously waiting three years.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Peter Chatain believes early start gives Team USA advantage.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}John Jayne is banking on Tokyo experience for Paris.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Lauren Carlini turned ’21 heartbreak into ’24 Paris bid.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5302538/Paris_2024_-_Episode_49_2024-07-12-175438.64kmono.mp3This week on Quest for Gold:
-The full Team USA roster has been named, we break down the numbers
-More than 10,000 athletes will be competing at the Olympics in Paris
-The U.S. Men’s Olympic soccer team has been named
-Kawhi Leonard is out for the Olympics, and a replacement has been named
-Diana Taurasi is nursing an injury headed into Paris
-Swimming in the Sienne is still up in the air
-And we talk to U.S. Women’s Indoor Volleyball player Lauren Carlini who overcame heartbreak in 2021 before making it to her first Olympics
From 2021:
Recent postsOlympic NewsNot ‘too sweet to play rugby’.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Who is carrying the Olympic torch through Paris? A BTS star, a garbage collector and more.cls-4{fill:#000;}Attacker stabs and wounds French soldier patrolling Paris ahead of the Olympics.cls-4{fill:#000;}US men’s basketball team builds big lead then holds off Australia for 98-92 win in Olympics tuneup.cls-4{fill:#000;}2024 Olympics: Betting poised to win big during Paris Games.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent postsQuest for GoldLauren Carlini turned ’21 heartbreak into ’24 Paris bid.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Tori Franklin’s mental health journey helped launch Paris bid.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Gymnast Paul Juda built a Lego Eiffel Tower as inspiration.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Grace Joyce expects more hardware for US Rowing.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}US wrestler Kennedy Blades knows her job’s not done.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5274608/Paris_2024_-_Episode_48_2024-07-05-192108.64kmono.mp3On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold:
-The men’s and women’s US Olympic gymnastics teams are named
-We’re still waiting on US Men’s Soccer Olympic roster
-The U.S. Skateboarding team is named
-The U.S. Men’s basketball team gets a training camp in ahead of Paris
-Is the Siene River clean enough to swim?
-Athletes will get AC at the games after all
-And we talk with U.S. Triple Jumper Tori Franklin about qualifying for Paris, and goals she’s laid out headed into her second Olympics
Recent postsOlympic NewsNot ‘too sweet to play rugby’.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Who is carrying the Olympic torch through Paris? A BTS star, a garbage collector and more.cls-4{fill:#000;}Attacker stabs and wounds French soldier patrolling Paris ahead of the Olympics.cls-4{fill:#000;}US men’s basketball team builds big lead then holds off Australia for 98-92 win in Olympics tuneup.cls-4{fill:#000;}2024 Olympics: Betting poised to win big during Paris Games.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent postsQuest for GoldLauren Carlini turned ’21 heartbreak into ’24 Paris bid.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Tori Franklin’s mental health journey helped launch Paris bid.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Gymnast Paul Juda built a Lego Eiffel Tower as inspiration.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Grace Joyce expects more hardware for US Rowing.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}US wrestler Kennedy Blades knows her job’s not done.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5249225/Paris_2024_-_Episode_47_2024-06-28-195425.64kmono.mp3On this week’s Quest for Gold:
-The USWNT Olympic roster is out, we’re still waiting for the men’s roster
-The Track and Field Trials wrap up this weekend
-NBC will be using A.I. Al Michaels during the Games
-The Seine River still isn’t ready for swimming
-WADA is under fire from former Olympians
-And we talk with U.S. men’s gymnast Paul Juda, who is hoping this is the year men’s gymnastics moves back into the Olympic spotlight
Recent postsOlympic NewsGymnast Paul Juda built a Lego Eiffel Tower as inspiration.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Fred Richard and Brody Malone move closer to Olympic spots after solid night at gymnastics trials.cls-4{fill:#000;}Local gymnast overcomes injury to secure spot in Olympics.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}USA Basketball expects Leonard, Haliburton, Embiid to be ready for Olympic camp in Vegas next week.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Top U.S. Gymnasts Battle Health Issues in Race to Paris.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent postsQuest for GoldGymnast Paul Juda built a Lego Eiffel Tower as inspiration.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Grace Joyce expects more hardware for US Rowing.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}US wrestler Kennedy Blades knows her job’s not done.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Maggie Shea hoping for better result in 2nd Olympics.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Volleyball player Jeff Jendryk: ‘One point at a time’.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5203357/Paris_2024_-_Episode_46_2024-06-21-183057.64kmono.mp3On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold:
-Coco Gauff, Scottie Scheffler, and Katie Ledecky are headed to Paris
-Cameron Brink, Bryson DeChambeau are out
-The U.S. Men’s Water Polo and Women’s Rugby teams have been announced
-An American born Olympic hopeful was killed in a diving accident
-More troubles with water in Paris
-Ralph Lauren shows off the Team USA ceremonial uniforms
-And we talk with first-time Olympian Grace Joyce as she prepares for what she expects to be the return of U.S. Rowing glory at the Olympics.
Recent postsQuest for GoldGrace Joyce expects more hardware for US Rowing.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}US wrestler Kennedy Blades knows her job’s not done.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Maggie Shea hoping for better result in 2nd Olympics.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Volleyball player Jeff Jendryk: ‘One point at a time’.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Marine vet Marco De La Rosa going back to Paralympics.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent postsOlympic NewsColorado rower’s unconventional journey to the Olympics.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Dearica Hamby replaces Sparks teammate Cameron Brink on US 3×3 Olympic team.cls-4{fill:#000;}Noah Lyles shows his flash and speeds through finals to earn a spot at the Olympics in 100 meters.cls-4{fill:#000;}Lyles shows his flash, speeds through finals to earn spot at Olympics in 100 meters.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Simone Manuel touches first in 50 free to claim individual Olympic race.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5138049/Paris_2024_-_Episode_45_2024-06-14-195149.64kmono.mp3On this weeks episode of Quest for Gold:
-The U.S. Women’s 5×5 Basketball Roster was announced, one big name is not on it
-The U.S. Field Hockey and Artistic Swimming teams have been announced
-The U.S. Men’s Olympic soccer team falls in the final warm up before Paris
-Rafael Nadal wants to compete in Paris
-French and Spanish officials are preparing after a terror threat on the games
-And we speak with U.S. Women’s wrestler Kennedy Blades, who is competing in her first Olympics, but she wants more.
Recent postsQuest for GoldUS wrestler Kennedy Blades knows her job’s not done.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Maggie Shea hoping for better result in 2nd Olympics.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Volleyball player Jeff Jendryk: ‘One point at a time’.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Marine vet Marco De La Rosa going back to Paralympics.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Joe Rau out of retirement and headed to his first Olympics.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent postsOlympic NewsRalph Lauren goes with basic blue jeans for Team USA’s opening Olympic ceremony uniforms.cls-4{fill:#000;}Team USA uniforms for Olympic opening ceremony revealed.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}McLaughlin-Levrone to focus on her best event, the 400 hurdles, at Olympic trials.cls-4{fill:#000;}Paris gets into the groove for historic Olympic opening ceremony, adapted to its iconic cityscape.cls-4{fill:#000;}What to know for the US Olympic swimming trials.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5068063/Paris_2024_-_Episode_44_2024-06-07-211403.64kmono.mp3This week on Quest for Gold:
-Olympic rosters have been announced for Rowing, Women’s Indoor Volleyball, 3×3 Women’s Basketball
-Simone Biles blew everyone out of the gym in the U.S. Championships
-U.S. Men’s Soccer has a final match before the Olympic roster is set
-The Olympic rings have been added to the Eiffel Tower
-Russia is using A.I. Tom Cruise to disparage the Olympics
-And we chat with U.S. Olympic sailor Maggie Shea, who with her teammate Steph Robles are looking for a better outcome in their second Olympics.
-To donate to RobleShea Racing, click here: https://www.roblesheasailing.com/
Local sailor Maggie Shea will compete at the Paris OlympicsFrom 2021:
Quest for Gold – Episode 44: U.S. sailor Maggie Shea has learned to ‘be more fluid’ during pandemicQuest for Gold – Episode 8: Meet Maggie Shea, sailor from Wilmette, hoping to compete in Tokyo in 2020Recent postsQuest for GoldMaggie Shea hoping for better result in 2nd Olympics.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Volleyball player Jeff Jendryk: ‘One point at a time’.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Marine vet Marco De La Rosa going back to Paralympics.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Joe Rau out of retirement and headed to his first Olympics.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jordyn Poulter: Team USA will need to ‘fight and claw’.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4894271/Paris_2024_-_Episode_43_2024-05-31-193111.64kmono.mp3On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold:
-The U.S. Women’s Water Polo Team has been announced for Paris
-An American silver medalist will soon be a gold medalist
-The U.S. Gymnastics Championships will be the final warm up headed into Olympic trials
-U.S. Soccer has named 25 players headed into the final men’s Olympic training cycle, but that will be cut down.
-And we talk with U.S. Indoor Men’s Volleyball player Jeff Jendryk, who will be headed to his first Olympics this summer, on a team packed with experience
Quest for Gold – Episode 54: USA Volleyball’s Jeff Jendryk is in a ‘Live or Die’ situation to make Olympic rosterRecent postsQuest for GoldMaggie Shea hoping for better result in 2nd Olympics.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Volleyball player Jeff Jendryk: ‘One point at a time’.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Marine vet Marco De La Rosa going back to Paralympics.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Joe Rau out of retirement and headed to his first Olympics.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jordyn Poulter: Team USA will need to ‘fight and claw’.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4866226/Paris_2024_-_Episode_42_2024-05-24-194426.64kmono.mp3On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold:
-Simone Biles is doing Simone Biles things
-The pool is being built for the USA Swimming Olympic Trials
-USWNT finally has its coach
-One soccer superstar won’t be competing in the Olympics
-The U.S. golf team is coming into focus two months out from the Summer Games
-France is struggling to hold rehearsals for the Opening Ceremony
-And we talk with Paralympic shooter Marco De La Rosa, who himself was shot while breaking up a robbery. Now he’s looking at getting some hardware in Paris
Para-shooter Marco De La Rosa learned to ‘adapt and overcome’Recent postsQuest for GoldMaggie Shea hoping for better result in 2nd Olympics.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Volleyball player Jeff Jendryk: ‘One point at a time’.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Marine vet Marco De La Rosa going back to Paralympics.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Joe Rau out of retirement and headed to his first Olympics.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jordyn Poulter: Team USA will need to ‘fight and claw’.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4862411/Paris_2024_-_Episode_41_2024-05-17-205911.64kmono.mp3On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold:
-USA Volleyball has named the indoor men’s Olympic team
-Brittney Griner’s status with Team USA isn’t certain
-France will have a couple NBAers on the men’s basketball team
-A longtime USA Swimming coach has died
– Scottie Scheffler wants to go to Paris
-“Anti-sex beds” return to the Olympic Village
-And we speak with Greco Roman wrestler Joe Rau, a Chicago native who came out of retirement and earned a spot to his first Olympics
Recent postsQuest for GoldJoe Rau out of retirement and headed to his first Olympics.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jordyn Poulter: Team USA will need to ‘fight and claw’.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}USWNT’s Crystal Dunn seeks her first ever Olympic gold.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Gymnast Yul Moldauer eyeing not only Paris, but L.A. 2028.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Grant Hill announces USA Men’s Basketball 5×5 roster.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4857657/Paris_2024_-_Episode_40_2024-05-10-190257.64kmono.mp3On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold:
-The Olympic torch relay has begun in France
-Wrestling and Triathlon qualifications are up for grabs
-Will Caitlin Clark make the Olympic Team?
-A couple likely Olympians revive an old Sprite ad
-USA Fencing has concerns over judging
-And we speak with Tokyo Olympic gold medal volleyball player Jordyn Poulter about expectations headed into Paris, and what has changed since the last Summer Games
Recent postsQuest for GoldJordyn Poulter: Team USA will need to ‘fight and claw’.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}USWNT’s Crystal Dunn seeks her first ever Olympic gold.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Gymnast Yul Moldauer eyeing not only Paris, but L.A. 2028.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Grant Hill announces USA Men’s Basketball 5×5 roster.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Hopefuls flip the switch at the Empire State Building.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4815471/Paris_2024_-_Episode_39_2024-05-03-170711.64kmono.mp3On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold:
-Team USA uniforms and outfits are unveiled
-Team USA has a new plane for the Paris games
-Katie Ledecky is honored by President Biden
-The USA Fencing roster has been set for the Olympics
-French officials believe the River Siene will be cleaned up by July
-The Olympic Refugee team has been named
-And in this week’s Athlete Spotlight, we talk to USWNT legend Crystal Dunn, who is hoping to land her first ever Olympic gold medal in what would be her third try.
Recent postsQuest for GoldUSWNT’s Crystal Dunn seeks her first ever Olympic gold.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Gymnast Yul Moldauer eyeing not only Paris, but L.A. 2028.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Grant Hill announces USA Men’s Basketball 5×5 roster.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Hopefuls flip the switch at the Empire State Building.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Fencer Lee Kiefer looks to turn #1 ranking to repeat gold.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4721436/Paris_2024_-_Episode_38_2024-04-26-200036.64kmono.mp3On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold:
-USA Swimming responds to doping reports out of China
-13 American wrestlers punched their tickets to Paris this week
-Novak Djokovic hopes to win his first ever Olympic gold
-IOC President Thomas Bach will introduce this year’s Refugee Team
-And we speak with USA men’s gymnast Yul Moldauer about what he hopes will be his second of three Olympic games!
Video from 2021:
Recent postsQuest for GoldGymnast Yul Moldauer eyeing not only Paris, but L.A. 2028.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Grant Hill announces USA Men’s Basketball 5×5 roster.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Hopefuls flip the switch at the Empire State Building.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Fencer Lee Kiefer looks to turn #1 ranking to repeat gold.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Suni Lee talks about a comeback 100 days out from Paris.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4658701/Paris_2024_-_Episode_37_2024-04-19-193301.64kmono.mp3On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold:
-Paris is preparing for an open aired opening ceremony, but there is a Plan B
-Another settlement has been reached in the Dr. Larry Nassar case
-There’s pushback on the 2024 Nike female track uniforms
-Some don’t think Olympic medalists should be paid
-The U.S. Olympic wrestling trials are underway
-And the U.S. men’s 5×5 basketball team has been named, Nexstar’s Alyssa Orange spoke with team manager Grant Hill
Recent postsQuest for GoldGymnast Yul Moldauer eyeing not only Paris, but L.A. 2028.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Grant Hill announces USA Men’s Basketball 5×5 roster.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Hopefuls flip the switch at the Empire State Building.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Fencer Lee Kiefer looks to turn #1 ranking to repeat gold.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Suni Lee talks about a comeback 100 days out from Paris.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4645790/Paris_2024_-_Episode_36_2024-04-17-160230.64kmono.mp3Quest for Gold host Ryan Burrow continues reporting from New York City on Day 3 of the Team USA Media Summit. Today, on the final day, many Olympic and Paralympic athletes gathered at the Empire State Building to flip the switch that will eliminate the legendary building red white and blue in a ceremony to recognize the 100 days to the Paris games. And Nexstar’s Matt Barnes talked with breakdancer Victor Montalvo who is ready to showcase his moves at the inaugural year for breaking at the Olympics.
Victor Montalvo’s moves excite as Breaking debuts in ParisRecent postsQuest for GoldGymnast Yul Moldauer eyeing not only Paris, but L.A. 2028.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Grant Hill announces USA Men’s Basketball 5×5 roster.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Hopefuls flip the switch at the Empire State Building.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Fencer Lee Kiefer looks to turn #1 ranking to repeat gold.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Suni Lee talks about a comeback 100 days out from Paris.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4640843/Paris_2024_-_Episode_35_2024-04-16-180843.64kmono.mp3Quest for Gold host Ryan Burrow is live from New York on Day 2 of the Team USA Media Summit. Olympic gold medal fencer Lee Kiefer is looking to replicate her gold medal win in Tokyo. And she feels she’s even better now than she was then.
‘Oh my God!’: Kiefer earns 3rd American fencing gold everRecent postsQuest for GoldGymnast Yul Moldauer eyeing not only Paris, but L.A. 2028.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Grant Hill announces USA Men’s Basketball 5×5 roster.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Hopefuls flip the switch at the Empire State Building.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Fencer Lee Kiefer looks to turn #1 ranking to repeat gold.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Suni Lee talks about a comeback 100 days out from Paris.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4635611/Paris_2024_-_Episode_34_2024-04-15-205811.64kmono.mp3Quest for Gold host Ryan Burrow is live from New York at the Team USA Media Summit, 100 days out from the Paris games. Olympic gymnast Suni Lee talks about her 2024 comeback attempt.
Olympian Sunisa Lee overcomes illness, looks for redemption in ParisRecent postsQuest for GoldGymnast Yul Moldauer eyeing not only Paris, but L.A. 2028.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Grant Hill announces USA Men’s Basketball 5×5 roster.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Hopefuls flip the switch at the Empire State Building.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Fencer Lee Kiefer looks to turn #1 ranking to repeat gold.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Suni Lee talks about a comeback 100 days out from Paris.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4595990/Paris_2024_-_Episode_33_2024-04-06-025830.64kmono.mp3This week on Quest for Gold:
-The French president expects Russia to make a statement during the games
-France has begun removing migrants from public spaces
-The Palestinian Olympic Committee has “scaled back ambitions”
-A U.S. Field hockey player says she’s been removed from the Olympic roster
-Two Americans have been named referees for the upcoming games
-And we speak with U.S. Olympic silver medalist Courtney Frerichs as she looks to make her third Olympic team, though the journey over the last year has been a struggle.
Recent postsQuest for GoldGymnast Yul Moldauer eyeing not only Paris, but L.A. 2028.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Grant Hill announces USA Men’s Basketball 5×5 roster.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Hopefuls flip the switch at the Empire State Building.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Fencer Lee Kiefer looks to turn #1 ranking to repeat gold.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Suni Lee talks about a comeback 100 days out from Paris.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4585284/Paris_2024_-_Episode_32_2024-03-29-180424.64kmono.mp3This week on Quest for Gold:
-We’re in The Bahamas with a little bit of history on Bahamian Olympic movement
-The men’s 3×3 U.S. basketball roster has been revealed
-The men’s 5×5 basketball Olympic pool is out
-Caitlin Clark will enter the U.S. women’s 5×5 Olympic team training camp this week
-Cardboard beds and condoms will be back in Olympic Village this year
-And we chat with 2020 American Olympian, modern pentathlon athlete Samantha Schultz about her Tokyo experience, her battle with body image and an eating disorder, and her decision to step away from the 2024 Olympic cycle
Recent postsQuest for GoldGymnast Yul Moldauer eyeing not only Paris, but L.A. 2028.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Grant Hill announces USA Men’s Basketball 5×5 roster.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Hopefuls flip the switch at the Empire State Building.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Fencer Lee Kiefer looks to turn #1 ranking to repeat gold.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Suni Lee talks about a comeback 100 days out from Paris.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4538585/Paris_2024_-_Episode_31_2024-03-22-211725.64kmono.mp3This week on Quest for Gold:
-Tennis superstar Coco Gauff is Paris bound
-The Olympic soccer groupings are out, USMNT faces France first
-Olympic fans can get a big screen experience this summer
-NBC will test a new function during the Games allowing you to order food while you watch
-And we speak with U.S. Field Hockey standout Maddie Zimmer about the sport, and how she’s approaching Paris 2024
Team USA Field Hockey players grew up in the sport togetherRecent postsQuest for GoldGymnast Yul Moldauer eyeing not only Paris, but L.A. 2028.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Grant Hill announces USA Men’s Basketball 5×5 roster.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Hopefuls flip the switch at the Empire State Building.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Fencer Lee Kiefer looks to turn #1 ranking to repeat gold.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Suni Lee talks about a comeback 100 days out from Paris.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4505737/Paris_2024_-_Episode_30_2024-03-15-182737.64kmono.mp3This week on Quest for Gold:
-A new scientifically designed track could lead to a record number of track and field records in Paris
-The USWNT grabs some hardware
-A 22-man roster has been named for Men’s Soccer training camp headed into the Olympics
-Some celebs will be hosting the Opening ceremonies
-The mayor of Paris wants Russian athletes barred completely
-And we talk to Olympic weightlifter Jourdan Delacruz, who’s looking for her second chance at Olympic glory
Recent postsQuest for GoldGymnast Yul Moldauer eyeing not only Paris, but L.A. 2028.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Grant Hill announces USA Men’s Basketball 5×5 roster.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Hopefuls flip the switch at the Empire State Building.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Fencer Lee Kiefer looks to turn #1 ranking to repeat gold.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Suni Lee talks about a comeback 100 days out from Paris.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4503544/Paris_2024_-_Episode_29_2024-03-08-205444.64kmono.mp3On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold:
-USA Swimming marks 100 days until a unique U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Indianapolis
-We talk with two-time Olympic swimmer Olivia Smoliga about her mentality heading into the trials and the Olympics
-USWNT looks to take down Brazil to win another championship
-Boxers compete for a spot in Paris
-USA Rugby Women’s Sevens nabs bronze in L.A.
Recent postsQuest for GoldGymnast Yul Moldauer eyeing not only Paris, but L.A. 2028.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Grant Hill announces USA Men’s Basketball 5×5 roster.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Hopefuls flip the switch at the Empire State Building.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Fencer Lee Kiefer looks to turn #1 ranking to repeat gold.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Suni Lee talks about a comeback 100 days out from Paris.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4501350/Paris_2024_-_Episode_28_2024-03-01-215750.64kmono.mp3On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold:
-The USWNT loses a shocker to Mexico
-It was a disappointing return to the mat for two Olympic gold medal gymnasts
-U.S. Skateboarders who to shred their way onto the Olympic roster
-The Paris athlete’s village has been inaugurated, but there’s no air conditioning
-And we speak with two-time Olympic artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez. The U.S. has qualified an Olympic team for the first time in decades, and this team has podium expectations.
Recent postsQuest for GoldGymnast Yul Moldauer eyeing not only Paris, but L.A. 2028.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Grant Hill announces USA Men’s Basketball 5×5 roster.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Hopefuls flip the switch at the Empire State Building.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Fencer Lee Kiefer looks to turn #1 ranking to repeat gold.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Suni Lee talks about a comeback 100 days out from Paris.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4499207/Paris_2024_-_Episode_27_2024-02-23-215307.64kmono.mp3On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold:
-It looks like one USWNT player is out for Paris
-U.S. Olympic gymnasts take the mat in Louisville this weekend
-Noah Lyles is still fast
-South Africa pulled two teams out of the Olympics
-The IOC delivers a TKO to Manny Pacquiao
-And we hear from WNBA starts Sabrina Ionescu and Chelsea Gray about trying to make the Team USA Women’s Basketball Olympic roster, and bringing home gold from Paris this summer
Recent postsQuest for GoldGymnast Yul Moldauer eyeing not only Paris, but L.A. 2028.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Grant Hill announces USA Men’s Basketball 5×5 roster.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Hopefuls flip the switch at the Empire State Building.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Fencer Lee Kiefer looks to turn #1 ranking to repeat gold.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Suni Lee talks about a comeback 100 days out from Paris.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4497478/Paris_2024_-_Episode_26_2024-02-19-193218.64kmono.mp3On this week’s Episode of Quest for Gold:
-The world says goodbye to a marathon record holder
-U.S. weightlifters try to bank qualifying points in Europe
-Snoop Dogg plans to pop up during the Olympics
-U.S. Women’s Water Polo continues its winning ways
-And Ryan Burrow chats with several NBA All-Stars about their plans to play for Team USA this summer. We also hear from Team USA Managing Director Grant Hill about how the team is coming together.
Recent postsQuest for GoldGymnast Yul Moldauer eyeing not only Paris, but L.A. 2028.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Grant Hill announces USA Men’s Basketball 5×5 roster.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Hopefuls flip the switch at the Empire State Building.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Fencer Lee Kiefer looks to turn #1 ranking to repeat gold.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Suni Lee talks about a comeback 100 days out from Paris.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4493307/Paris_2024_-_Episode_25_2024-02-09-193007.64kmono.mp3On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold:
-USA Women’s Basketball forms a roster to play in Belgium
-Some familiar faces win national titles in curling
-Flag football takes center stage ahead of the Super Bowl
-Women’s wrestling takes a step closer to having an NCAA championship
-Noah Lyles is really fast
-And the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials wrapped up last weekend in Orlando. We talk with author Johanna Garton who was not only there to witness it, but has written an incredible story that marries running, the Olympics, the military, and immigration.
Johanna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johannagartonbooks/?hl=en
‘All In Stride’: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538184608/All-in-Stride-A-Journey-in-Running-Courage-and-the-Search-for-the-American-Dream
Recent postsQuest for GoldGymnast Yul Moldauer eyeing not only Paris, but L.A. 2028.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Grant Hill announces USA Men’s Basketball 5×5 roster.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Hopefuls flip the switch at the Empire State Building.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Fencer Lee Kiefer looks to turn #1 ranking to repeat gold.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Suni Lee talks about a comeback 100 days out from Paris.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4486559/Paris_2024_-_Episode_24_2024-02-02-194059.64kmono.mp3On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold
-The US Olympic qualifying marathon trials take place this weekend in Orlando
-The USA Women’s Basketball team roster is coming into focus
-The push for an Enhanced Games continues
-Paris slims down its opening ceremony
-And nine Team USA figure skaters will finally be awarded gold for their 2022 performance. We hear from newly minted gold medalist Madison Hubbell
Recent postsQuest for GoldGymnast Yul Moldauer eyeing not only Paris, but L.A. 2028.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Grant Hill announces USA Men’s Basketball 5×5 roster.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Hopefuls flip the switch at the Empire State Building.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Fencer Lee Kiefer looks to turn #1 ranking to repeat gold.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Suni Lee talks about a comeback 100 days out from Paris.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4484502/Paris_2024_-_Episode_23_2024-01-27-022302.64kmono.mp3On this week’s Quest for Gold:
-The USA Men’s Basketball pool has been announced
-USA Golf has new uniforms
-The U.S. is projected to win the most medals in Paris
-A college professor is taking her whole class to the Paris Olympics
-Flag football championships get underway next week
-Two favorites were bounced from the Australian Open
-And we speak with three-time Olympic slalom canoeist Casey Eichfeld as he sets his eyes and his boat on the Paris games
Recent postsQuest for GoldGymnast Yul Moldauer eyeing not only Paris, but L.A. 2028.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Grant Hill announces USA Men’s Basketball 5×5 roster.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Hopefuls flip the switch at the Empire State Building.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Fencer Lee Kiefer looks to turn #1 ranking to repeat gold.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Suni Lee talks about a comeback 100 days out from Paris.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4481666/Paris_2024_-_Episode_22_2024-01-19-182606.64kmono.mp3On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold:
-The IOC has named its first official beer sponsor of the Olympics
-The Italy bobsled venue issue should be settled soon
-Paris police want more money headed into the Summer Games
-Another American team has qualified for Paris 2024
-American athletes keep climbing up world rankings to qualify for the Olympics
-And we talk with 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Silver Medalist Ahalya Lettenberger about her goals headed into Paris 2024
Recent postsQuest for GoldGymnast Yul Moldauer eyeing not only Paris, but L.A. 2028.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Grant Hill announces USA Men’s Basketball 5×5 roster.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Hopefuls flip the switch at the Empire State Building.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Fencer Lee Kiefer looks to turn #1 ranking to repeat gold.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Suni Lee talks about a comeback 100 days out from Paris.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4479604/Paris_2024-_Episode_21_2024-01-12-180704.64kmono.mp3This week on Quest for Gold:
-The NBA plays a game in Paris, seven months ahead of the Olympics
-The mayor of Paris says he’ll swim in the Seine River ahead of the Games
-USA Badminton’s CEO has been suspended
-Five more U.S. athletes have qualified for Paris
-And we chat with Rhythmic Gymnast Evita Griskenas ahead of what will be her second Olympic games.
Quest for Gold – Episode 57: U.S. Rhythmic Gymnast Evita Griskenas is still ‘fidgeting’ with her Olympic routine; found new ‘gorgeous’ music during quarantineQuest For Gold – Episode 23: Rhythmic Gymnast Evita Griskenas: ‘At 4 I wanted to play with ribbons, at 6 I wanted to win the Olympics’Recent postsQuest for GoldGymnast Yul Moldauer eyeing not only Paris, but L.A. 2028.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Grant Hill announces USA Men’s Basketball 5×5 roster.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Hopefuls flip the switch at the Empire State Building.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Fencer Lee Kiefer looks to turn #1 ranking to repeat gold.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Suni Lee talks about a comeback 100 days out from Paris.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4476960/Paris_2024_-_Episode_20_2024-01-08-161800.64kmono.mp3On this weeks’ episode of Quest for Gold:
Germany is teed up for a strong 2036 Olympic bid, but will the German public get on board for the first games there since 1972?
Recent postsQuest for GoldGymnast Yul Moldauer eyeing not only Paris, but L.A. 2028.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Grant Hill announces USA Men’s Basketball 5×5 roster.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Hopefuls flip the switch at the Empire State Building.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Fencer Lee Kiefer looks to turn #1 ranking to repeat gold.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Suni Lee talks about a comeback 100 days out from Paris.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4470914/Paris_2024_-_Episode_19_2023-12-15-165514.64kmono.mp3On this week’s Quest for Gold:
-The head of the IOC doubles down on the policy of Russian athletes competing in Paris 2024
-The U.S. Boxing Trials have wrapped up
-Skateboarding Olympic bids are on the line in Japan
-There’s a push to make flag football an NCAA sport
-And U.S. lawmakers debate transgender athletes in women’s and girl’s sports
Recent postsQuest for GoldGymnast Yul Moldauer eyeing not only Paris, but L.A. 2028.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Grant Hill announces USA Men’s Basketball 5×5 roster.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Hopefuls flip the switch at the Empire State Building.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Fencer Lee Kiefer looks to turn #1 ranking to repeat gold.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Suni Lee talks about a comeback 100 days out from Paris.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4468824/Paris_2024_-_Episode_18_2023-12-08-204624.64kmono.mp3On this week’s Quest for Gold:
-U.S. Olympic Boxing Trials are underway
-U.S. Soccer has named a new training center
-There will be one noticeable team missing from the Summer Games
-Surfers could boycott the Paris Olympics
-And we chat with seven-time Olympic medal gymnast Shannon Miller about her battle with cancer
Recent postsQuest for GoldGymnast Yul Moldauer eyeing not only Paris, but L.A. 2028.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Grant Hill announces USA Men’s Basketball 5×5 roster.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Hopefuls flip the switch at the Empire State Building.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Fencer Lee Kiefer looks to turn #1 ranking to repeat gold.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Suni Lee talks about a comeback 100 days out from Paris.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4466593/Paris_2024_-_Episode_17_2023-12-01-183333.64kmono.mp3On this week’s Quest for Gold:
-The IOC prepares to name the 2030 and 2034 Winter Olympic host cities
-More tickets go on sale for the 2024 games in Paris
-You could see Giannis or Luka in Paris next summer, but not both
-And we talk to U-23 Men’s Soccer Goalkeeper Christopher Brady about trying to make the Olympic roster, and goals for Paris 2024
Recent postsQuest for GoldGymnast Yul Moldauer eyeing not only Paris, but L.A. 2028.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Grant Hill announces USA Men’s Basketball 5×5 roster.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Hopefuls flip the switch at the Empire State Building.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Fencer Lee Kiefer looks to turn #1 ranking to repeat gold.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Suni Lee talks about a comeback 100 days out from Paris.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4460665/Paris_2024_-_Episode_16_2023-11-17-214905.64kmono.mp3On this week’s Quest for Gold:
-Team USA Basketball Coach Steve Kerr is one and done with the Olympics
-Brittney Griner has her eyes on Paris
-The U.S. Men’s Water Polo team will be competing in Paris
-The torches have been completed for the upcoming games
-And we speak with Greensboro College wrestling coach Justin Harty as his school hosts the Ukrainian Women’s Olympic wrestling team this week
Recent postsQuest for GoldGymnast Yul Moldauer eyeing not only Paris, but L.A. 2028.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Grant Hill announces USA Men’s Basketball 5×5 roster.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Hopefuls flip the switch at the Empire State Building.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Fencer Lee Kiefer looks to turn #1 ranking to repeat gold.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Suni Lee talks about a comeback 100 days out from Paris.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4452447/Paris_2024_-_Episode_15_2023-11-03-190047.64kmono.mp3In this episode of Quest for Gold:
-We’re live from Atlanta’s Centennial Park
-We talk with Terrence Burns of T Burns Sports Group LLC about how Olympic bids come to be, and how host nations and countries are chosen – Terrence Burns blog on the LA 2028 bid | Terrence Burns blog on the Pyeongchang 2018 bid
-The U.S. is dominating the Pan Am Games – Team USA update on the PanAm Games
-The U.S. has punched tickets to Paris for 3×3 basketball for both the men and women
-Mary Lou Retton is in recovery
Quest for Gold – Episode 21: The Curious Case of Richard Jewell and the 1996 OlympicsAtlanta’s Centennial Park photo gallery:
- Atlanta’s Centennial Park (Ryan Burrow / WGN Radio)
- Atlanta’s Centennial Park (Ryan Burrow / WGN Radio)
- Atlanta’s Centennial Park (Ryan Burrow / WGN Radio)
- Atlanta’s Centennial Park (Ryan Burrow / WGN Radio)
- Atlanta’s Centennial Park (Ryan Burrow / WGN Radio)
- Atlanta’s Centennial Park (Ryan Burrow / WGN Radio)
- Atlanta’s Centennial Park (Ryan Burrow / WGN Radio)
- Atlanta’s Centennial Park (Ryan Burrow / WGN Radio)
- Atlanta’s Centennial Park (Ryan Burrow / WGN Radio)
- Atlanta’s Centennial Park (Ryan Burrow / WGN Radio)
- Atlanta’s Centennial Park (Ryan Burrow / WGN Radio) Recent postsQuest for GoldGymnast Yul Moldauer eyeing not only Paris, but L.A. 2028.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Grant Hill announces USA Men’s Basketball 5×5 roster.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Hopefuls flip the switch at the Empire State Building.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Fencer Lee Kiefer looks to turn #1 ranking to repeat gold.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Suni Lee talks about a comeback 100 days out from Paris.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4450210/Paris_2024_-_Episode_14_2023-10-27-174810.64kmono.mp3This week on Quest for Gold:
-The PanAm Games are underway in Chile
-Argentina has a spot for Messi
-The Tour De France is changing course
-Daft Punk won’t be getting together ‘One More Time’
-And we talk with USA Football CEO Scott Hallenbeck about flag football joining the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic program for the first time
Quest for GoldRecent postsGymnast Yul Moldauer eyeing not only Paris, but L.A. 2028.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Grant Hill announces USA Men’s Basketball 5×5 roster.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Hopefuls flip the switch at the Empire State Building.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Fencer Lee Kiefer looks to turn #1 ranking to repeat gold.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Suni Lee talks about a comeback 100 days out from Paris.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4447906/Paris_2024_-_Episode_13_2023-10-20-171306.64kmono.mp3On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold:
-The Paris 2024 Organizing Committee offices were raided again
-New sports have been added to the 2028 Olympics in L.A.
-Kevin Durant has his eyes on a new Olympic record
-Mary Lou Retton remains hospitalized
-A celebrity lands a job with the IOC
-Boxing is still up in the air for 2028
-And we talk about what the Official World Golf Ranking’s decision to disqualify LIV golf tournaments from its ranking system, and what that could mean for Olympic qualification with AP golf writer Doug Ferguson
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https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4445629/Paris_2024_-_Episode_12_2023-10-13-183929.64kmono.mp3On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold:
-Mary Lou Retton is fighting for her life
-The IOC makes a decision on Russian athletes for 2024
-Israeli conflict could impact the games
-LIV is shut out of the world golf rankings
-Molly Seidel had a great run in Chicago
-The US Men’s Olympic Soccer team roster
Quest for GoldRecent postsGymnast Yul Moldauer eyeing not only Paris, but L.A. 2028.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Grant Hill announces USA Men’s Basketball 5×5 roster.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Hopefuls flip the switch at the Empire State Building.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Fencer Lee Kiefer looks to turn #1 ranking to repeat gold.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Suni Lee talks about a comeback 100 days out from Paris.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4443143/Paris_2024_-_Episode_11_2023-10-06-160443.64kmono.mp3On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold:
-USA Men’s Gymnastics does something they haven’t done in nearly a decade
-Simone Biles continues to wow
-Another NBA superstar is eyeing Paris
-The U.S. has its first Olympic breakdancing bid
-What’s up with Paris bedbugs?
-And we talk with marathon runner Molly Seidel about the upcoming Chicago Marathon and what life has been like since winning bronze in Tokyo
Quest for GoldRecent postsGymnast Yul Moldauer eyeing not only Paris, but L.A. 2028.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Grant Hill announces USA Men’s Basketball 5×5 roster.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Hopefuls flip the switch at the Empire State Building.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Fencer Lee Kiefer looks to turn #1 ranking to repeat gold.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Suni Lee talks about a comeback 100 days out from Paris.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4439300/Paris_2024_-_Episode_10_2023-09-29-170100.64kmono.mp3On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold:
-We talk with German rower Nikita Mohr about training in the U.S. vs. Germany
-Megan Rapinoe says farewell to the USWNT
-USA Gymnastics preps for Worlds
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https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4291597/Paris_2024_-_Episode_9_2023-09-23-001537.64kmono.mp3On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold we get a tour of the Olympiapark Munich, the location of the 1972 Summer Olympic Games. We learn about the originality of the park, the contemporary uses, and the potential for a future games there.
For more on Olympiapark Munich: https://www.olympiapark.de/en
- The Hill (Ryan Burrow / WGN Radio)
- The Olympic Tower (Ryan Burrow / WGN Radio)
- Last year marked the 50th anniversary of the 1972 Games. (Ryan Burrow / WGN Radio)
- Inside Olympiapark (Ryan Burrow / WGN Radio)
- The Olympic Stadium sign (Ryan Burrow / WGN Radio)
- The Olympic Stadium (Ryan Burrow / WGN Radio)
- Rememberance to Israeli athletes killed. (Ryan Burrow / WGN Radio)
- Memorial to 11 Isarelis killed in the terror attack. (Ryan Burrow / WGN Radio)
- The Alps from Olympic Tower (Ryan Burrow / WGN Radio)
- The gymanstics and handball venue (Ryan Burrow / WGN Radio)
- The Olympic swim and dive venue (Ryan Burrow / WGN Radio)
- The Olympic Swimming Venue (Ryan Burrow / WGN Radio) Quest for GoldRecent postsGymnast Yul Moldauer eyeing not only Paris, but L.A. 2028.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Grant Hill announces USA Men’s Basketball 5×5 roster.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Hopefuls flip the switch at the Empire State Building.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Fencer Lee Kiefer looks to turn #1 ranking to repeat gold.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Suni Lee talks about a comeback 100 days out from Paris.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4159243/Paris_2024_-_Episode_8_2023-09-15-184443.64kmono.mp3On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold:
-Coco Gauff is on top of her game
-LeBron James plans to woo NBA stars to Paris
-Suni Lee takes a pause on her gymnastics season
-USWNT prepares to say goodbye to two legends
-Five American surfers have punched their tickets to Paris
-And there’s a new effort to create a games that would allow for drug use, including performance enhancing drugs. But does it have any legs?
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https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4157072/Paris_2024_-_Episode_7_2023-09-08-171812.64kmono.mp3On this week’s Quest for Gold:
-The US Men’s Basketball team has been bounced from the FIBA World Cup
-The U-23 USMNT team has a new head coach heading into the Olympics
-Simone Biles is eyeing France
-A U.S. Judo Olympian gets engaged
-Molly Seidel is prepping for the 2023 Chicago Marathon
-And when will pickleball become an Olympic sport? It might not be that far off. We talk about it with Tom Webb of the APP (Association of Pickleball Players)
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https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4155228/Paris_2024_-_Episode_6_2023-09-01-190828.64kmono.mp3On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold:
-The U.S. Men’s Basketball team has been rolling through Manila
-Simone Biles keeps checking the boxes on a possible Olympic appearance
-U.S. Track and Field cleaned up in Budapest
-A couple big names are officially retiring from USWNT
-And we speak with Canadian beach volleyball duo Brandie Wilkerson and Melissa Humana-Paredes about using every opportunity to grow and learn heading into the Paris Games
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https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4152567/Paris_2024_-_Episode_5_2023-08-25-170807.64kmono.mp3On this week’s Quest for Gold:
-Sha’Carri Richardson and Noah Lyle shine in the 100m at the World Championships in Budapest
-Simone Biles prepares for her second test of her comeback
-Olympic bids for Rhythmic Gymnastics are on the line in Spain
-And the men’s FIBA World Cup gets underway in Manila, Joe Vardon, Senior Basketball Writer for The Athletic gives us a preview of the team and its mission heading into Paris 2024
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https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4150389/Paris_2024_-_Episode_4_2023-08-18-192329.64kmono.mp3On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold:
-The USWNT is looking for a new head coach
-There’s a men’s golf Olympic qualifying tournament this weekend
-We talk with Tri Bourne and Chaim Shalk ahead of the AVP Manhattan Beach Volleyball Open
-The World Athletic Championships begin this week
-The US Men’s Basketball team is loaded heading into the FIBA World Cup…with coaches.
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https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4148208/Paris_2024_-_Episode_3_2023-08-11-184608.64kmono.mp3On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold:
-Simone Biles wows in her return to the mat
-USWNT falls in disappointing fashion. We talk about it with Jeff Rueter of The Atlantic
-The FIBA World Cup begins soon
-France is trying to clean up the Seine River in time for the games
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https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4145376/Paris_2024_-_Episode_2_2023-08-03-155916.64kmono.mp3On this week’s Quest for Gold:
-The USWNT needs to put down a frequent foe to move on in the WWC
-Simone Biles competes for the first time since the Tokyo Olympics. NewsNation’s Adrienne Bankart spoke with former Olympian, and gymnastics commentator Kathy Johnson Clark on Biles’ return to the sport
-Katie Ledecky grabbed gold to set a new record at the Worlds
-Tom Daley is looking at a 2024 comeback
-Brittney Griner is taking a break
-And Dolly Parton + Queen will inspire the Olympic coverage!
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On our first episode of Quest for Gold ahead of the 2024 Summer Games in Paris:
-We talk with Nexstar’s Marielena Balouris, who was in France and on hand for the one year preview celebration.
-We keep our eye on the USWNT as it competes in the Women’s World Cup, where they’ve been more successful recently than in the Olympics.
-And we preview some of the conversations we’ll be having with experts, athletes, and coaches over the next year.
Welcome back to Quest for Gold! The road to Paris starts now!
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This week on Quest for Gold: The athletes have arrived in Beijing, though one high-profile American brought something she was hoping to avoid. The Beijing snow is fake. “The Cube” freezes over. The Bidens plan to cheer on Team USA from afar. And in the athlete spotlight of the season finale of Quest for Gold […]
This week on Quest for Gold: The full Team USA 2022 Winter Olympic team is announced, with two late adds. The athletes have already been processed, gotten their uniforms, and have taken the 15-hour flight from LAX to Beijing. Now they wait for Opening Ceremonies. In this week’s athlete spotlight we talk with 21-year-old long […]
This week on Quest for Gold: Two weeks out from the opening ceremonies and China says there will be no tickets sold. Jamaica’s got a bobsled team…again More Americans punch their tickets to Beijing. (Including ski jumper Casey Larson. Check out our interview with him by clicking here. And in this week’s Athlete Spotlight we […]
This week on Quest for Gold: The U.S. Men’s Hockey, Figure Skating, Long Track Speed Skating and Biathlon teams have been announced. One figure skating duo qualified for Tokyo despite having to back out of the U.S. Championships due to COVID-19. A speed skating powerhouse gives her bid away to a teammate. China has shut […]
On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold: An injury and a positive COVID test are keeping two prominent skaters off the ice at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships The U.S. Long Track Speedskating trials are underway in Milwaukee IOC member Dick Pound floats the possibility of a cancellation The Team USA Women’s hockey roster […]
On this week’s Quest for Gold: The NHL pulls the plug on sending players to Beijing. Team USA women’s hockey’s series with Canada cut short. The US Speedskating Olympic teams have been announced. And in our athlete spotlight we talk with American figure skater Bradie Tennell, who is recovering from an injury, as she eyes […]
On this week’s Quest for Gold: The USOPC and USA Gymnastics settle with the ‘Sister Survivors.’ Could the U.S. make a run for the 2030 Winter Olympics? The USOPC decides on athlete booster shots. And in our athlete spotlight we speak with Short Track Speed Skater Ryan Pivirotto. The 26-year-old Michigan native is hoping to […]
On this week’s Quest for Gold: More nations are joining a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics. Summer Olympics stars Allyson Felix and Simone Biles are back in the spotlight. The IOC weighs in on Peng Shuai…sort of. A U.S. bobsledder gets some important paperwork as she pushes for an Olympic bid. And on this […]
On this week’s Quest for Gold: China prepares for the spread of the Omicron variant. The world demands answers in the disappearance of Peng Shuai. Another Brazilian leader sentenced for corruption related to the 2016 Olympic bid. And in our Athlete Spotlight we talk with U.S. Men’s Figure Skater Jason Brown, of Highland Park, IL. […]
On this week’s Quest for Gold: The U.S. Curling trials are underway. U.S. long track speedskaters pick up some hardware in Poland. The IOC lifts rules on transgender athletes. And on this week’s Athlete Spotlight we chat with 2018 Olympic Ski Jumper Kevin Bickner as he prepares for his second Olympic games. But his journey […]
On this week’s Quest for Gold: Sponsors are being questioned over human rights in China. The IOC considers protest zones. A U.S. ice dancing duo is fine tuning ahead of Beijing. And in our athlete spotlight we catch up with American speed skater Emery Lehman, who has a new home and a new perspective heading […]
On this week’s Quest for Gold: U.S. Men’s Figure Skater Nathan Chen gets back on track up North. An Olympic speedskater is making headway in the world cup season. Horses will be out of future Olympic modern pentathlons. The USOPC takes on racism and discrimination in sports. And in this week’s Athlete Spotlight, we talk […]
The IOC has released its 2022 Playbooks ahead of the Winter Games in Beijing. A new U.S. men’s figure skater has emerged as a possible medal contender. A soccer legend says farewell. The US Women’s hockey drought continues against Canada. Meanwhile there’s been a shake-up in leadership on the men’s side. In this week’s athlete […]
Quest for Gold is back! And we’re skating, skiing and sweeping our way to the Opening Ceremony in Beijing this February. In this week’s episode, we hear from Olympic veterans like Patrick Kane, Lolo Jones, Matt Hamilton, and Nathan Chen. And we hear about safety protocols being put into place by Team USA and the […]
On Quest for Gold…the last before Tokyo 2020! Competitions are already underway as we await opening ceremonies. And we’ve already seen athlete protests. One American volleyball player has already been ruled out of the games due to COVID-19. The USWNT is stunned by an old foe. Softball is back. A host city for the 2032 […]
On this week’s Quest for Gold… A positive COVID test for US Women’s gymnastics. Coco Gauff won’t be able to make the trip. A major sponsor pulls out of the Games. ‘Debunking’ Olympic Village no sex beds rumor. And on this week’s Quest for Gold athlete spotlight we talk with Olympic hurdler David Kendziera. He’s […]
This week on Quest for Gold… The full Team USA roster for the Tokyo Games has been announced, and we know what they’ll be wearing! There are new rules on medal ceremonies. The families of American athletes may still get an Olympic experience. A few big-name athletes won’t be going to Tokyo after all. On […]
On this week’s Quest for Gold… The IOC makes a decision on Tokyo fans A member of the Serbian Olympic team has tested positive for COVID-19. USATF responds to the Sha’Carri Richardson suspension. Naomi Osaka speaks out about mental health. And we talk with Stefanie Dolson, center for the Chicago Sky. She qualified for the […]
On this week’s Quest for Gold… Nursing athletes will be allowed to bring their infants to Tokyo. The USA men’s basketball, gymnastics, golf, and tennis rosters are set. Baseball, judo, and water polo teams will be announced soon. And in our athlete spotlight we talk with fencer Eliza Stone. The Chicago native and Princeton grad […]
This week on Quest for Gold… Olympic rosters are being filled on team sports. USWNT head coach Vlatko Andonovsky has selected his 18-woman roster for Japan. There are a lot of familiar names. We’ll know by next week who will be heading to Tokyo in gymnastics. Japan has announced capacity limits. The pandemic may have […]
On this week’s Quest for Gold… The IOC is out with its new 70-page “Playbook” for athletes. Check it out here: https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/en/games/tokyo-2020-playbooks/ The U.S. Women’s Rugby and Men’s Volleyball teams have been announced. The U.S. Swimming trials are wrapping up, the Track and Field Trials are kicking off. Some decisions are being made on the Olympics […]
This week on Quest for Gold… There’s a new lead city to host the 2032 games. USA Basketball has a new partner, and a training camp site. MLB broadcaster Jason Benetti just picked up a second summer job. And this week we talk USA Baseball with manager Mike Scioscia. He lead Team USA through an […]
On this week’s Quest for Gold… For the first time ever a USA Basketball team does NOT qualify for the Olympics. USA Baseball must keep winning. The U.S. Olympic Swimming trials get underway in Omaha. 10,000 Japanese volunteers have backed out of the Olympic games. And in this week’s athlete spotlight we reconnect with Evita […]
On this week’s Quest for Gold: The IOC is banking on 70% vaccination of athletes prior to the games. The U.S. is telling people NOT to travel to Japan…for now. One Japanese newspaper wants the country to call off the games. This is a big week for qualifying. in baseball, 3×3 basketball, and swimming. And […]
On this week’s Quest for Gold: Some familiar names are back on the gymnastics mat for the first time in years. USA Baseball prepares to name a roster ahead of qualification. An Olympic and social justice legend dies. In our athlete spotlight this week we talk with triple jumper Tori Franklin (Chicago, IL). Tori has […]
This week on Quest for Gold: More rumors and doubts about the safety of the upcoming games. The U.S. might have a new Japan ambassador before the opening ceremonies DK Metcalf put on a show last weekend but probably isn’t Tokyo bound. And in our athlete spotlight we talk with Jeff Jendryk (Wheaton, IL). He’s […]
On this week’s Quest for Gold: Japan needs nurses and medical professionals for the games. USA Baseball has a qualification schedule, but still no roster. Zach LaVine is back on the NBA court after testing positive for COVID-19. He’s hoping to make Team USA this summer. And in this week’s athlete spotlight, we talk to […]
This week on Quest for Gold: Japan releases its newest playbook, which provide guidelines for athlete, coach and official testing. The Japanese public still isn’t sold on holding a safe Olympic games. And on this week’s athlete spotlight we talk with USA Judo’s Nefeli Papadakis. This Illinois 22-year-old is back to competing after an eight-month […]
On this week’s Quest for Gold: The USWNT gets a tough draw in Tokyo. An arrest has been made after an Olympic hopeful was harassed. Team USA weighs in on the Chauvin trial. The IOC weighs in on athlete protests. And we talk with three-time Olympic gold medal swimmer Ryan Murphy about what the last […]
In this week’s Quest for Gold… Another Japanese leader plants a seed of doubt about the Summer Games The USWNT keeps its unbeaten streak alive. More members of Team USA qualify for Tokyo. And we talk with “Sister Survivor” Trinea Gonczar about growing up training under former USA Gymnastics coach John Geddert and convicted abuser […]
On this week’s Quest for Gold… USA Baseball has a new manager. The White House is shooting down calls to boycott the 2022 Winter Games in Chicago. We get an update on Tiger Woods’ horrific crash. And this week we took part in the three-day long Team USA Media Summit. We caught up with athletes […]
On this week’s Quest for Gold… The torch relay won’t go through Osaka, Japan due because of COVID-19. Another disappointment for US Men’s Soccer. USA Hockey has a new GM. As Olympic trials get underway in Texas, wrestler Robby Smith could use your help following the birth of his son. And we talk with Olympic […]
On this week’s Quest for Gold… The Olympic Torch is on the move in Japan. It’s official, no international fans at the Summer Games. It’s a huge weekend for the USMNT in its Olympic bid. Megan Rapinoe was at the White House this week. And in our athlete spotlight we chat with USA Rugby star, […]
On this week’s Quest for Gold… The U-23 US Men’s Soccer team looks to qualify a bid for Tokyo at Concacaf. April Ross and Alix Klineman grab some big points as they look to qualify a bid for Beach Volleyball. U.S. Senator Mitt Romney weighs in on calls for the U.S. to boycott the upcoming […]
This week on Quest for Gold… IOC leadership remains in place. The USOPC talks about the “elephants in the room” heading into the 2021 and 2022 games. USA Men’s Basketball has named pool of 57 finalists. There are some familiar names, and some new ones on there. You can now vote for the 2026 Milano […]
On this week’s Quest for Gold… Will there be fans in Japan? Where will they come from? Laurie Hernandez is competing! Katie Ladecky is winning! The U.S. Men’s U-23 Soccer team is prepping. And we talk with U.S. Sailor Maggie Shea (who has already qualified for the Summer Games) about what training has been like […]
This week on Quest for Gold… A coach of the 2012 U.S. women’s ‘Fierce Five’ gold medal gymnastics team commits suicide after being indicted on 24 counts of trafficking and abuse related to the Dr. Larry Nassar investigation. Tiger Woods’ Olympic dreams may have come to a halt. Lolo Jones calls out MTV over her […]
This week on Quest for Gold… There’s a new head of the Tokyo Organizing Committee, as Olympic officials push forward for the Tokyo games. They’re hoping revised ‘Playbooks’ will instill confidence in athletes, countries, and the Japanese public. Take a look at the ‘Playbooks’ here: https://www.olympic.org/tokyo-2020-playbooks
On this week’s Quest for Gold… Trouble in Tokyo. More leadership issues, and less support for the games. A U.S. gold medal swimmer is in the hot water over the riot at the U.S. Capitol. A gymnastics legend has died. And we talk with Victor Montalvo of the Red Bull BC One All Stars. This […]
This week on Quest for Gold… We’re one year away from the Winter Games in China…which seems a long ways away. The IOC is moving forward with plans to safely hold the 2021 games in Japan, though the Japanese public doesn’t seem enthused. An Olympic organizer is in hot water over comments made about women. […]
This week on Quest for Gold: IOC President Thomas Bach hopes to put aside rumors that the 2021 Games in Tokyo will be delayed, moved, or even cancelled, saying such reports “hurt athletes.” Meanwhile the USOPC says they expect the games to go forward with a “different look and different feel”. And this week we […]
The Summer Games in Tokyo are on…at least that’s what Olympic officials are saying. Competitions are restarting, as athletes keep their eyes on qualifying. Swimmers are back in the pool grabbing hardware. The USWNT is back on the field. U.S. Figure Skating stars come out to shine at the National Championships. And we talk with […]
On this week’s Quest for Gold: A former Olympian is among those charged with storming the U.S. Capitol. U.S. Figure Skating reaches a $1.4 million settlement over alleged sexual abuse. BMX rider Hannah Roberts ushered in 2021 by saying ‘I do.’ And we speak with men’s gymnast Grant Breckenridge of Libertyville, Illinois who discusses what […]
Quest for Gold is back! Less than 200 days until the 2021 Summer Games in Tokyo and there are still a lot of questions. Who will qualify? Will there be fans? Will the Games be safe? Japan has seen a recent surge in new coronavirus cases. One USWNT star announces she has COVID-19. And we […]
On this week’s Quest for Gold: The Tokyo Olympic Games have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s unclear when they will be played, but organizers say it will happen by the summer of 2021 at the latest. WGN’s Ryan Burrow spoke with USA Volleyball player Dave Wieczorek (Chicago), Judoka Nefeli Papadakis (Gurnee), and […]
On this week’s Quest for Gold: The IOC and USPOC are telling athletes and fans to assume the games will go on as planned despite concerns over the spread of Coronavirus. Athletes are stuck at home, unable to train. Events are being canceled. Travel is being banned. 2016 Olympic Gold Medalist Olivia Smoliga is among […]
On this weeks Quest For Gold: Coronavirus continues to leave questions about he future of the games. President Trump weighs in. We talk with Rhythmic Gymnast Evita Griskenas, who had a competition cancelled, and had to leave Portugal ahead of the travel ban. The U.S. Women’s Soccer team pursues its $66 million lawsuit against U.S. […]
This week on Quest for Gold: We get an update on construction ahead of the Olympics in Tokyo. The IOC says the Summer Games are full steam ahead, despite Coronavirus worries. Softball pitcher Monica Abbott can send you a birthday greeting! Simone Biles weighs in on the toll of the USA Gymnastics settlement over the […]
On this week’s Quest for Gold: The talks continue about the impact COVID-19 could have on the 2020 Olympics in Japan. Athletes continue to move full steam ahead for qualifications. A teenager from Michigan punches a bid for Tokyo in BMX Freestyle for the inaugural Olympic event. And we speak with Stefanie Dolson of the […]
On this week’s Quest for Gold: Sailor Maggie Shea needs to start searching for flights, she’s headed to Tokyo. 3×3 Team USA basketball qualifying rosters are set. Triple Jumper Tori Franklin lost, then recaptured her American jumping record. Japan gets emotional in releasing the new Olympic motto. And we talk with NBA stars about their […]
On this week’s Quest for Gold: The USWNT has qualified for the 2020 Olympics, but still feel they’ve got some work to do. Coronavirus concerns continue to grow heading into the Summer Games. U.S. Women’s Basketball survives a scare. And we talk with Cirrus and Skylar Lingl of Carpentersville. Cirrus, 21 and Skylar, 19 are […]
On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold… Japan reassures the public the Summer Games are still on as scheduled, despite the spread of Coronavirus A former Vice President of Sports Medicine for the USOPC is now suing his former employer after being fired. A wannabe 2020 Olympian is keeping up with training, while seven […]
On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold: Two-time Olympic gold medalist Kobe Bryant is remembered by Coach K. The USWNT is one step closer to qualifying for the Olympics in Tokyo. USA Gymnastics is filing for bankruptcy, and part of the deal includes millions for Dr. Larry Nassar survivors. Will CBD will be allowed […]
On this week’s Quest For Gold… An awesome winter sports event is taking place in Chicago’s Northwest suburbs this weekend. Bradie Tennell is looking strong at the U.S. Championships. There’s been more fallout in the Dr. Larry Nassar scandal. What was the U.S. Women’s Softball team doing in New York in the dead of winter? […]
On this week’s Quest for Gold… A big win for Serena Williams puts her in good position for a run at Tokyo. U.S. Soccer is sorting out some things as both men’s and women’s team eye the upcoming Olympics. More subpoenas have been issued over alleged abuse in sports include Taekwando. There will be a […]
In our first Quest for Gold of 2020 we begin the march to the Summer Games in Tokyo. Japan has announced what athletes will be sleeping on this summer. A couple former U.S. Olympic medalists are campaigning for presidential contenders in 2020. The U.S. Women’s Soccer roster is getting sorted out for 2020. And we […]
On this week’s episode of Quest For Gold we wrap up 2019, and set our eyes on 2020. Simone Biles picked up another award. Dozens of Americans have already qualified to compete in Japan in 2020. And this week we speak with rhythmic gymnast Evita Griskenas. She just graduated from Carl Sandburg High School (Orland […]
On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold: 10 U.S. boxers have taken another step to qualifying for the Olympics in Tokyo. Kelly Slater’s Olympic dreams are still alive. You won’t believe how much a piece of Olympic history sold for at auction! And we talk with USA Softball player Monica Abbott. She won silver […]
On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold: Russia has been banned from the Olympics for not complying with doping rules. U.S. boxers begin their journey to Tokyo. A Team USA baseball player from Orland Park just signed with an MLB team. We get an update on weightlifter Mattie Sasser’s Quest For Gold. A former […]
On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold… More bids have been punched for the Tokyo Summer Games by American athletes, including in surfing and climbing. Carpentersville’s Bradie Tennell has a big weekend in store in Italy. A former Canadian Olympic hockey coach is on leave with the Chicago Blackhawks pending an investigation. A member […]
On this week’s Quest for Gold: Olympic bids are on the line for newcomer sports Surfing and Climbing. USA Softball is starting to fill out its 2020 schedule. And we talk with USA Women’s Volleyball standout and Aurora native Lauren Carlini. She turned her passion into a profession. But while she plays overseas she has […]
This week on Quest for Gold. A heartbreaker for USA Baseball, but they’re not out of it yet USA Women’s basketball is back on track. Another U.S. team punches a bid for Tokyo. And this week we sit down Kevin McDowell a triathlete raised in the West Suburbs, and now looking to compete in the […]
On this week’s Quest for Gold: The USA Women’s Basketball team lost to a college team? They’re shaking it off in South America. USA Baseball teeters on an Olympic bid, but they need some help in Japan. A Chicago Fire player is getting settled on the USMNT U-23 roster, as the team sets its sights […]
On this week’s Quest for Gold: USA Women’s Basketball is tuning up with some college competition. An Olympic champion is coming out of retirement. An gymnastics gold medalist announced she’s had a baby. And we talk with Orland Park native and St. Rita grad Mark Payton, as he competes for USA Baseball. The team is […]
On this week’s Quest for Gold: Steph Curry broke his hand, what’ll that mean for his Olympic aspirations? The USWNT has a new coach, and he’s already thinking about Japan. So is Alex Morgan. Tiger Wood’s Olympic hopes just got a boost. And we talk with Buffalo Grove native, and 2014 silver medal Olympian Megan […]
In the latest episode of Quest for Gold: Carpentersville’s Bradie Tennell picked up some hardware in Las Vegas. North Shore native, and two-time Olympic gold medal swimmer Conor Dwyer abruptly retires. Simone Biles did something eye-popping again this week (see below). How did Geneva native and triathlete Kevin McDowell fair in South Korea? A World […]
On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold… We can’t stop talking about Simone Biles. What’s up with Joe Girardi? LeBron James finds himself in an international controversy. Marathoners are breaking records, is equipment playing a factor? And we talk to Carpenterville’s own Bradie Tennell, as she readies for her next competition season. Her foot […]
On this week’s Quest for Gold…Simone Biles is the GOAT. Check out the Biles and the Biles II at the Artistic World Championships in Germany! She is now the most decorated women’s gymnast ever, with 22 medals. The U.S. Women’s Olympic Softball team has been announced. We hear from former Chicago Bandit Monica Abbott, who […]
On this week’s Quest for Gold: -The USWNT is in Chicago this weekend -Olympic bids to be awarded in Rockford -Chicago’s Tori Franklin advances at the Worlds -US Gymnastics will be on the world stage And we talk to WGN-TV’s Ben Bradley about the 10 year anniversary of Chicago’s failed 2016 Olympic Bid. Ben digs […]
In this week’s episode of Quest for Gold, the USA Women’s Basketball team has been taking Puerto Rico by storm. Two area rhythmic gymnasts post solid marks in Azerbaijan. A west suburban triathlete has a big finish in China. There were some huge honors this week for some major female athletes. And we talk with […]
In this week’s Quest for Gold: Snow at the Summer Olympics? USA Diving is loading up the moving trucks. Women’s volleyball continues to roll And WGN’s Ryan Burrow talks with Mattie Sasser, a Marshallese Olympic weightlifter hoping to qualify for the Tokyo games for Team USA. She’s been training in Grayslake. Her incredible journey started […]
In this week’s Quest for Gold, Team USA men’s basketball loses not once, but twice in two days! How did the mens’ beach volleyball duo of Taylor Crabb and Jake Gibb do in Rome? A rhythmic gymnast from Libertyville does well in Portugal. Serena Williams falls short of winning the U.S. Open. And WGN’s Ryan […]
Phil Dalhausser, Nick Lucena, Jake Gibb, and Taylor Crabb talk to WGN’s Ryan Burrow about Olympic qualifications after wrapping up the AVP Gold Series Championships in Chicago last weekend.
USA Basketball loses its first international game since 2006. Next up, the FIBA World Cup. The Bears could use a kicker. How about WNT World Cup winner Carli Lloyd? She kicked a 55 yard field goal this week! She’s considering a career move. Lindsey Vonn is getting hitched. And we spotlight USA Tennis. Brian Clark with US Open Radio fills us in on this year’s tournament in New York, the impressive run by Serena Williams, and the “next hope of American tennis.”
On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold: USA Basketball gets some work in against Australia weeks before the FIBA World Cup, an Aurora gymnast has resigned from the USA Gymnastics Council over allegations of verbal abuse, and we spotlight USA Golf - with the BMW Championship in Medinah last week, WGN's Ryan Burrow asked top ranked men’s golfer Brooks Koepka if he’s got Japan on his mind and Tiger Woods weighs in on his Olympic hopes.
On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold: USA Men's Volleyball punched its ticket to the 2020 Summer Games. Simone Biles wows again in Kansas City. Two U.S. athletes make political statements at the Pan Am Games, while the USWNT fights for equal pay. And WGN's Ryan Burrow talks with USA Softball gold and silver medalist Natasha Watley about empowering young girls for life and the return of softball to the summer games.
On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold: The USA Men’s Basketball team begins practicing in Las Vegas, Gold medal gymnast Simone Biles has some words for USA Gymnastics, and we speak with a sports correspondent for Reuters in Rio on a corruption scandal showing bribes paid for the 2016 Olympic bid.
On Episode 2 of “Quest For Gold” WGN’s Ryan Burrow gives an update on some the athletes who took home hardware from the Pan American Games in Peru, we hear from a USA Water Polo player hurt in a porch collapse in South Korea, and two U.S. Senators lay out their plans to end the […]
The 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo begin July 24, 2020. WGN’s Ryan Burrow begins the year-long countdown with Episode 1 of “Quest For Gold,” a weekly update on preparations for the Summer Games. Over the next year we’ll talk to athletes, coaches, reporters, and other news makers involved in the Olympic movement…while adding a little […]