The Lore of Adam Rippon (Part 2)

About this episode

The episode continues the story of Adam Rippon, focusing on his experiences during the Rafael years and the emotional aspects of Olympic team selections.

The Adam Rippon saga continues as Ashley takes the reins to guide us through the Rafael years. They talk about missing Olympic teams, making Olympic teams, Adam cries a little, and being a witch that can't be killed. Subscribe for Olympic coverage, breakdowns, and storytelling from inside the sport. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcast Watch us on Youtube: The Runthrough Follow us on social: Instagram | TikTok Patreon subscribers gain access to each episode in video format a day before the audio release, plus access to exclusive bonus content and private chats with our fellow members!

People in this episode

Hosts: Ashley Wagner, Sarah Hughes

Topics covered

• Olympic coverage
• sports storytelling
• athlete experiences
• emotional journeys
• team dynamics

Keywords

• Adam Rippon
• Olympics
• Ashley Wagner
• Rafael
• sports
• emotions
• team selection
• storytelling

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