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Kara Goucher

Former elite athlete who shares her experiences with doping, abuse, and deception in the sports industry.

Top 5 podcasts with Kara Goucher

Ranked by the Snipd community
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11 snips
Mar 27, 2024 • 1h 15min

#184 Kara Goucher on Living with Dystonia, the Nike Oregon Project and Protecting Female Athletes

Olympian Kara Goucher discusses her struggles with runner's dystonia, exposing the Nike Oregon Project, and empowering female athletes. She shares insights on running by feel, advocating fair play in sports, and finding joy in fitness at any level.
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6 snips
Mar 21, 2024 • 2h 6min

Kara Goucher: Inside the Secret World of Elite Sport Doping, Abuse & Deception

Kara Goucher shares her experiences in elite sports, including doping pressures and coach abuse. The discussion highlights the mistreatment of pregnant athletes by sponsors like Nike and the importance of advocating for clean sport. Kara's story emphasizes the need for change in the sports industry and standing up against abuse.
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Jul 25, 2024 • 43min

Paris 2024: Kara Goucher On Trusting Performances In An Age of Mistrust

Kara Goucher, elite athlete and whistleblower, discusses balancing trust and skepticism in sports. She reflects on the challenges of celebrating exceptional performances amidst doping suspicions. Goucher talks about the importance of athlete-media relationships and her experience as an Olympics commentator. She provides insights on upcoming track and field events at the Paris Olympics, highlighting potential surprise winners and exciting storylines.
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Jun 12, 2024 • 1h 8min

"You Are Stronger Than You Think" — How An Olympian Runner Went Up Against One of the World's Biggest Brands | Kara Goucher

Kara Goucher, an Olympic runner, discusses her bravery in exposing doping and abuse at Nike. She talks about her challenges and the importance of integrity and courage in sports. The podcast explores her resilience, mental health in athletics, and the role of sports psychology in running. The conversation also touches on the normalization of coaching massages and navigating power dynamics in elite sports.
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Dec 26, 2023 • 1h 15min

Kara Goucher on Abuse, Money, and the Elite Nike Running Team (Best of 2023 SB 1454)

Superstar runner Kara Goucher discusses her experience of abuse on the elite Nike running team. The podcast also covers topics such as the closure of app Mint, strategies for finding a job in a cooling labor market, a pre-alcohol probiotic drink, doping violations in the Nike Oregon Project, and the search for a father figure after a tragic car accident.