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Road To Glory: Making The US Olympic Team
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Tune in to discover the fierce competition and high stakes behind becoming a US Olympian. In many cases, it's easier to win in the Olympics than to make Team USA. Amy and Scott uncover the inclusion of professional athletes in basketball, the unrivaled dominance of the US women's basketball team, and the unique qualification paths for soccer, tennis and golf. Learn about the grueling trials gymnasts and track and field athletes endure and how injuries and schedule conflicts can shake up team selections.
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- Secrets of Champions: Where Olympians Safeguard Their Medals
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Manage episode 429364893 series 2352736
Tune in to discover the fierce competition and high stakes behind becoming a US Olympian. In many cases, it's easier to win in the Olympics than to make Team USA. Amy and Scott uncover the inclusion of professional athletes in basketball, the unrivaled dominance of the US women's basketball team, and the unique qualification paths for soccer, tennis and golf. Learn about the grueling trials gymnasts and track and field athletes endure and how injuries and schedule conflicts can shake up team selections.
Other episodes you might enjoy:
- Secrets of Champions: Where Olympians Safeguard Their Medals
- The World of Obscure Sports: From Pillow Fighting to Extreme Ironing
- Trailblazers in Sports: Kickass Moms in Sports
Follow us on social between episodes:
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