Under the Radar

Under the Radar is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Tom Hintnaus stood atop the pole vaulting world in 1980, but a U.S. boycott of the Moscow Summer Games derailed his medal plans. While he never won a medal, Hintnaus found a fulfilling life as Calvin Klein underwear model, longtime coach, and lover of Hawaii’s surf, sand, and sunny skie...

Under the Radar is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Two-time Olympian Margaret Hoelzer swam to two silver medals and a bronze at the 2008 Summer Games. But her toughest opponent may have been the trauma she carried as a victim of sexual abuse. Hear how Margaret Hoelzer met that challenge and became a national spokesperson to help young g...

Under the Radar is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Only five American women ever have run the 3000-meter steeplechase faster than Boise's Marisa Howard - and she's proud of that. But she's just as proud of being a mom and bringing joy to everything she does. Learn about the "mom strength" that fuels her! UNDER THE RADAR BACKGROUND Under...

Under the Radar is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY He's 'Under the Radar' now, but from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s, Mac Wilkins was a top-ranked 4-time world record holder in the discus - representing the last time the US won medals in this throwing event. Hear what he's up to now and his thoughts on multiple topics. UNDER THE RADAR...

Under the Radar is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Yaseen El-Demerdash was born with Poland syndrome, leaving him missing a right pectoral muscle. But forget disability -- this 23-year-old paralympic swimmer oozes ability. Learn about multiple achievements he's packed into life and how he just wants to make an impact on the world. UNDER...

Under the Radar is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Brian Stemmle nearly perished on a mountain, and Karen Stemmle knew what it was like to be a female performer under the bright lights. The Canadian Olympic skiers reflect on their careers, Brian's brush with death - and why they completely support the decision Lindsay Vonn taking on the...

Under the Radar is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1986, a horrific accident left 20-year-old Cliff Meidl's clinging to life and facing the very real possibility that both of his legs would be amputated. A decade later, he was an Olympian in sprint kayaking. Hear this Southern California native's inspirational story and why he's bull...

Under the Radar is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Jill Jaracz and Alison Brown have hosted the "Keep the Flame Alive" podcast since 2017, and their trip to Milan-Cortina for the 2026 Winter Games marked their third accredited trip to cover the Games. Hear their first-person, insightful, and irreverent observations -- and why we should...

Under the Radar is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY With the 2026 Winter Games just days aways, take a listen to how Summer's thrill for going fast turned her on to the sport, how close she came to giving up luge -- and what constitutes a perfect day in her life (Spoiler Alert: It's not in the winter). UNDER THE RADAR BACKGROUND Under th...

Under the Radar is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Curt Tomasevicz first made a name for himself as a walk-on football player for the storied Nebraska Cornhuskers' program. After graduation, he was restless for a next journey, so when a female track athlete mentioned bobsledding, he tried it and went all in. Ultimately, he captured a go...

Under the Radar is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Summary goes here....... UNDER THE RADAR BACKGROUND Under the Radar: Olympic Athletes Ya Gotta Meet is a podcast dedicated to highlighting the stories of unsung Olympic athletes past and future who are little-known and yet well worth getting to know. True to the Olympic spirit, these at...

Under the Radar is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear . UNDER THE RADAR BACKGROUND Under the Radar: Olympic Athletes Ya Gotta Meet is a podcast dedicated to highlighting the stories of unsung Olympic athletes past and future who are little-known and yet well worth getting to know. True to the Olympic spirit, these athletes have either demonstrated their her...