The Athletic Artistry of Synchronized Swimming

The Olympic Games are underway, and Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin are catching up with business and sports leaders who are in Paris for the spectacle, as well as NBC’s Sam Brock, who has the latest gold medal count. European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde is also in Paris, as both a global leader and a former competitive artistic swimmer. She shares how her sports background informs her career in finance and leadership. 23-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps reacts to America’s win in the 4x100 mens’ freestyle relay and explains his health and rest routines. Plus, businesswoman Michele Kang owns three women’s soccer teams and has launched Kynisca, a global multi-team women’s sports organization. She discusses her investments in sport, and her push for more women’s sports exposure and research. Tune into the Olympics on NBC for all the Games!

 

Sam Brock - 06:26

Christine Lagarde - 18:55

Michele Kang - 35:09

 

In this episode:
Michael Phelps, @MichaelPhelps

Becky Quick,@BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin,@andrewrsorkin

Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY