Forging Gold: The Making of a Champion

Apolo Ohno is the most decorated American Winter Olympian in history with eight Olympic medals across three Games– a title he has held onto for over 15 years. But behind the victories is a complex story shaped by rebellion, self-doubt, relentless discipline, and a father who refused to let him quit. In our finale episode of  Forging Gold , Apolo joins host Rennae Stubbs to revisit the d...

Becky Hammon is one of the best basketball coaches in the world– full stop. The Las Vegas Aces head coach has built a modern dynasty, won multiple titles, and earned a reputation as one of the sharpest, toughest, and most respected minds in the game. In this episode of Forging Gold, Becky joins host Rennae Stubbs to break down what great coaching actually looks like. She shares how to earn t...

Hilary Knight wasn’t always a goal scorer. In fact, she couldn’t even lift the puck off the ice– until a coach bet her a Big Gulp she could hit a soda can off the top of the net. Years later, she’s a five-time Olympian, world champion, and one of the most dominant forces in women’s hockey.  In this episode of  Forging Gold , host Rennae Stubbs sits down with...

Katie Ledecky is one of the most dominant athletes of her generation– a record-breaking force in the water and tied as the most decorated female swimmer of all time. But what actually goes into staying on top for more than a decade? On this episode of Forging Gold, Katie opens up about the system behind her success: the foundation, training, mindset, and even the rivalries that push her to e...

You probably know the name Allyson Felix– most decorated track athlete of all time, hero in the fight for maternal protections, and the woman who took on one of sport’s biggest brands to change the conversation around pay and power. But what did it cost her to get there?   In this episode, Rennae speaks with Allyson about the race that hurt the most, the Nike showdown that made he...

Gus Kenworthy was already a freestyle skiing legend when he changed the landscape of the sport entirely. Coming out publicly in 2015, he became the first openly gay athlete in action sports– a moment that didn’t slow him down, but sharpened his edge.   Now, more than a decade later, host Rennae Stubbs sits down with Gus to reflect on a career defined by boldness, fearlessness, and...

Join former pro tennis player Rennae Stubbs as she takes you inside the world of elite athletics– beyond the trophies and highlight reels, into the moments that build a career. From career-defining wins to moments of reinvention, these are the sacrifices that turn hard work into gold. Listen to  Forging Gold: The Making of a Champion  every other week, starting March 12th on the iH...