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Beyond the Games with Helena Orts

by Helena Orts, Jenny Gnirke and Mike Axe
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About the show

Join host Helena Orts, a former junior Olympic basketball player, as she sits down with female Olympians to explore what happens after the glory of the Games. From the mental and emotional challenges of retirement to rebuilding identity and purpose, these athletes share the highs, lows, and everything in between. Featuring top medalists from both the Summer and Winter Olympics, Beyond the Games gives listeners a rare look at what really happens to your favorite Olympians once the spotlight fades.