Boos, Rivalries and Records: Inside the 2026 Olympics
15 February - 43 minsIn this episode of “The Sunday Daily,” the host Rachel Abrams is joined by her New York Times colleagues Motoko Rich, Shawna Richer and Juliet Macur, who are all covering this year’s Olympic Games. They discuss how the geopolitical climate may or may not be influencing the competition, and talk about some of the extraordinary athletes who are pushing the limits of physical achievements.
On Today’s Episode
Motoko Rich is the Rome bureau chief for The New York Times.
Juliet Macur is a national reporter covering sports for The New York Times.
Shawna Richer is an editor at The New York Times, working on coverage of sports in America.
Photo Illustration by The New York Times; Images: Sarah S...
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