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"...Around The Rings has long been the most influential internet presence on the Olympics." - The Guardian, February 4, 2010

“Required reading in the Olympic Movement.” That's what our readers say about Around the Rings, and with good reason.

Nothing can replace years of on the scene coverage of events--knowing the players, and who and what is important. That's where ATR excels.

For more than 20 years, Ed Hula and his team of correspondents have been on the scene of virtually every important event on the Olympic calendar. From the selection of every host city since 1990 to IOC votes on changing the sport program to multiple visits to assess cities' bids, Around the Rings is there.

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439 episodes

London 2012 Anniversary

On the 10 year anniversary of the London Olympics, ATR's Ed Hula brings together three podcast guests who were closely involved in the 2012 Games. Lizzie Simmonds, a swimmer for Great Britain, IOC honorary member Craig Reedie and London 2012 communications adviser Michael Pirrie talk about the memory of London and what the future holds.

33m
Jul 26, 2022
ATR Podcast: Atlanta’s Olympic Ambassador Turns 90

Andrew Young talks with Around the Rings founder Ed Hula. Andrew Young has been called Atlanta’s secret weapon in the campaign to host the 1996 Olympic Games. After stints as a member of the U.S. Congress and U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., Young was mayor of Atlanta when he gave the green light in 1987 to make a bid for the 1996 Summer Olympics. Young played a significant role in the Atlanta bid. He reached out to the worldwide network of contacts he made as a diplomat as well as through his work in the U.S. civil rights movement. Young is now the elder statesman of the cause once led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read more on AroundTheRings.com

54m
Mar 08, 2022
New U.S. Anti-Doping Chief Takes Charge

The new drug czar for the U.S. says he will be pushing for more influence in the World Anti Doping Agency. In his first extensive interview since taking office, Office of National Drug Control Policy director Dr. Rahul Gupta says the U.S. is the biggest single financial contributor to WADA and is ready to play a larger role. Gupta speaks to ATR’s Ed Hula in this podcast recorded Feb. 3.

26m
Feb 08, 2022
Zona Mixta: Días agitados en el mundo olímpico

La amenaza de exclusión al boxeo y la halterofilia, junto con los boicots diplomáticos a Pekín 2022 exigieron en los últimos días el máximo de Thomas Bach. Vaya a http://aroundtherings.com para mantenerse al día con las noticias olímpicas.

11m
Dec 11, 2021
Zona Mixta: El audaz paso de la WTA y el fin de una era con la muerte de Lamine Diack

El audaz paso de la WTA y el fin de una era con la muerte de Lamine Diack. Con su decisión de cortar todos los vínculos con China, la WTA dio un paso inusual en el mundo del deporte, que recordó una era de corrupción con la muerte de Lamine Diack Vaya a http://aroundtherings.com para mantenerse al día con las noticias olímpicas.

13m
Dec 04, 2021
Zona Mixta: Días intensos entre boicots, talibanes y Juegos juveniles en Cali

Zona Mixta, el podcast en español de Around the Rings, debate en esta edición la situación en torno a los Juegos de invierno de Pekín 2022, el encuentro del COI con líderes talibanes y el comienzo de los Juegos Panamericanos juveniles en Cali

11m
Nov 20, 2021
Zona Mixta: México hace historia y los Juegos Odesur peligran

María José Alcalá es la nueva presidenta del Comité Olímpico Mexicano, la primera mujer en 98 años de historia. Más al sur, los Juegos Odesur que deben celebrarse dentro de menos de un año en Asunción del Paraguay están en peligro. Sebastián Fest y Miguel Hernández lo analizan en "Zona Mixta", el podcast en español de Around the Rings. Go to http://aroundtherings.com to stay up to date on the Olympics.

12m
Nov 12, 2021
Zona Mixta: Con las Series Mundiales del béisbol, ATL vibra como lo hizo hace 25 años en los Juegos

Las Series Mundiales están revolucionando a la sede de Atlanta 96, tema central en una nueva edición de "Zona mixta", el podcast en español de Around the Rings, en la que hablamos también de la creciente presencia de la mujer en el poder federativo. Vaya a http://aroundtherings.com para mantenerse al día con las noticias olímpicas.

13m
Oct 29, 2021
Mixed Zone: China could miss out on competing in men's ice hockey at Beijing 2022

A decision expected next week on whether China's hockey team is good enough to compete in the Olympics. Other topics for discussion include the IOC striking a worldwide licensed products deal and who the next ANOC president could be. Go to http://aroundtherings.com to stay up to date on the Beijing 2022 Olympics.

22m
Oct 29, 2021
Olympian, Surfer and Humanitarian Duke Kahanomoku Saluted in Film

The producers of Waterman, a new documentary on the life of Kahanomoku, talk about the film in the ATR podcast. Five-time Olympic medalist and Native Hawaiian Duke Paoa Kahanamoku shattered records and brought surfing to the world while overcoming a lifetime of personal challenges. Waterman explores his journey and legacy as a legendary swimmer, trailblazer, and the undisputed father of modern-day surfing, following the sport’s first-time inclusion in this year’s Games – a fitting tribute to his work promoting the sport around the globe. Narrated by Jason Momoa, this original documentary by Sidewinder Films features commentary from surfing’s biggest stars, including newly-crowned Olympic gold medalist Carissa Moore, while also delving into his personal successes, struggles and humanitarianism through rare footage, contemporary visuals and incisive interviews. Through Duke’s incredible athletic accomplishments, personal doctrine of Aloha, and enduring gift of surfing to the world, the film explores a theme that still resonates today – the role of sports in breaking societal barriers – and celebrates his triumphs and philosophy of inclusion, challenging us all to embrace diversity and incorporate Aloha into our own lives. Go to http://aroundtherings.com to stay up to date with the latest Olympic news

27m
Oct 27, 2021
Zona Mixta: La FIFA da un paso atrás y Creta vuelve a reunir a ACNO

En una nueva edición de "Zona mixta", Sebastián Fest y Miguel Hernández analizan los problemas de la FIFA y las últimas novedades de cara a ACNO

11m
Oct 22, 2021
"Mixed Zone" podcast: FIFA and Rugby World Cups in the spotlight

A contentious meeting between FIFA president Gianni Infantino and UEFA this week as soccer's governing body moves forward with idea of a World Cup every two years. Elsewhere, the United States could be hosting two Rugby World Cups by the end of the decade. Go to http://aroundtherings.com to stay up to date with the Olympics.

15m
Oct 21, 2021
Zona Mixta: ACNO se activa y España apunta con todo a 2030

El chileno Neven Ilic se postula para la presidencia a una semana de la asamblea general de ACNO en Crreta, mientras España quiere los Juegos de Invierno Vaya a http://aroundtherings.com para mantenerse al día con las noticias olímpicas.

14m
Oct 15, 2021
Mixed Zone: A busy October for Greece; Olympic movement includes lighting the flame for Beijing 2022

Around the Rings founder Ed Hula and managing editor Gerard Farek also discuss the latest developments in the bidding process for both the 2030 and 2036 Olympics in this week's edition of "Mixed Zone". Go to http://aroundtherings.com for latest news on the Olympic movement

18m
Oct 15, 2021
Zona Mixta: Los deportistas ganan presencia en la dirigencia deportiva mundial

En una nueva edición de “Zona Mixta”, el podcast en español de Around the Rings, Sebastián Fest y Miguel Hernández desarrollan el tema

14m
Oct 10, 2021
Mixed Zone

Organizers for the 2022 World Games in Birmingham, Alabama in July want it to be the first major sporting event held under the new normal. But will it happen? Around the Rings founder Ed Hula and managing editor Gerard Farek discuss these issues and the latest on the election for a new president of the International Canoe Federation during this week’s edition of the “Mixed Zone” podcast.

11m
Oct 07, 2021
Mixed Zone Podcast: Spectators for the Winter Games, Boxing fix confirmed for Rio 2016

There will be fans in the stands for Beijing 2022, but the other COVID-19 countermeasures look to be even stricter than in Tokyo. Around the Rings founder Ed Hula and managing editor Gerard Farek discuss the ramifications of the Beijing plan on this week's edition of the "Mixed Zone" podcast.

15m
Sep 30, 2021
Zona Mixta: La vela olímpica está en peligro

Una conversación con Theresa Zabell, doble campeona olímpica en 470, acerca de los peligros que acechan a la vela

12m
Sep 30, 2021
Zona Mixta: los secretos del mundo olímpico

Sebastián Fest, Editor Jefe de Around the Rings, y Miguel Hernández conversan semanalmente acerca de lo que sucede en la alta política y los grandes eventos del deporte mundial. Go to http://aroundtherings.com for more news & podcasts on the Olympic & Sports industry.

15m
Sep 24, 2021
Mixed Zone 2021-9-23 - Ed Hula & Gerard Farek

Don't expect foreign spectators for the Beijing Winter Olympics or even an Olympic Torch relay is the prediction from the debut edition of The Mixed Zone, a weekly podcast with Around the Rings founder Ed Hula and Managing Editor Gerard Farek. This week's podcast also covers the election for a new ice hockey federation president and the low key presence for the IOC at the U.N. General Assembly. Go to http://aroundtherings.com for the latest news on the Olympic movement

21m
Sep 23, 2021
Interview with IPC President Andrew Parsons

International Paralympic Committee president Andrew Parsons joins ATR’s Brian Pinelli to reflect upon the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, the immense challenges and “sleepless nights”, playing a part of the Para athletes’ wide-ranging journeys and building upon momentum created by the launch of the WeThe15 movement. The Brazilian sports leader shares some of his emotional, inspiring and behind the scenes moments from 12 days of competition in Tokyo

23m
Sep 07, 2021
PODCAST: Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games enter homestretch

Twelve-time Paralympics medalist and NBC Sports commentator Chris Waddell joins ATR’s Brian Pinelli to discuss the WeThe15 movement, reasons behind the spectacular athletic performances, Oksana Masters and Jessica Long as role models, a heated shot put controversy and what to expect over the closing days in Tokyo

31m
Sep 03, 2021
ATRadio - Building a New Olympic Bid in Vancouver with John Furlong

The leader of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics talks with ATR's Ed Hula about working with IOC President Jacques Rogge and the plans being made to bring the Games back in 2030.

19m
Sep 02, 2021
The Tokyo Report: One of a Kind Olympics Come to a Close

Around the Rings Editor in Chief Sebastian Fest and ATR Founder Ed Hula review the Tokyo Olympics in this final podcast.

25m
Aug 08, 2021
Tokyo Report: Olympic History in Tokyo - Bill Mallon

Olympic historian Bill Mallon reviews the Tokyo Games for the truly memorable events of the past two weeks.

27m
Aug 07, 2021
Tokyo Report: USOPC Readies to Switch from Tokyo to Beijing

USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland says preparing for Winter Olympics in Beijing six months from now is a challenge. She talks with ATR's Ed Hula about the switch, athlete mental health, new sports and a possible Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.

33m
Aug 06, 2021
PODCAST: IOC Doyen Readies Key Speech on Olympics - Richard Pound

IOC doyen Richard Pound is set to deliver a major speech Sunday at the close of the IOC Session in Tokyo. In a preview of his comments he speaks with ATR's Ed Hula.

22m
Aug 06, 2021
PODCAST: París esperaba Messi con los brazos abiertos

Una entrevista con Anne Hidalgo, la alcaldesa de París, y la promesa de nadar en el Sena.

6m
Aug 06, 2021
PODCAST: Birmingham, Alabama ready to welcome fans to The World Games 2022

The World Games 2022 CEO Nick Sellers and honorary co-chair Cat Whitehill share their excitement as the countdown to the opening ceremony is now only 11 months away.

16m
Aug 06, 2021
PODCAST: Tokyo Report - Record Setting Olympics, First Village COVID Cluster

Veteran Olympics reporter Jacquelin Magnay joins the podcast with ATR's Ed Hula. She talks about the records being set at the Games and the impact of a 2032 Olympics in Brisbane on Australian sport.

12m
Aug 04, 2021