"...Around The Rings has long been the most influential internet presence on the Olympics." - The Guardian, February 4, 2010 “Required reading in the Olympic Movement.” That's what our readers say about Around the Rings, and with good reason. Nothing can replace years of on the scene coverage of events--knowing the players, and who and what is important. That's where ATR excels. For more than 20 years, Ed Hula and his team of correspondents have been on the scene of virtually every imp...
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Episode List

London 2012 Anniversary

Jul 26th, 2022 6:30 PM

On the 10 year anniversary of the London Olympics, ATR's Ed Hula brings together three podcast guests who were closely involved in the 2012 Games. Lizzie Simmonds, a swimmer for Great Britain, IOC honorary member Craig Reedie and London 2012 communications adviser Michael Pirrie talk about the memory of London and what the future holds.

ATR Podcast: Atlanta’s Olympic Ambassador Turns 90

Mar 8th, 2022 7:33 PM

Andrew Young talks with Around the Rings founder Ed Hula. Andrew Young has been called Atlanta’s secret weapon in the campaign to host the 1996 Olympic Games. After stints as a member of the U.S. Congress and U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., Young was mayor of Atlanta when he gave the green light in 1987 to make a bid for the 1996 Summer Olympics. Young played a significant role in the Atlanta bid. He reached out to the worldwide network of contacts he made as a diplomat as well as through his work in the U.S. civil rights movement. Young is now the elder statesman of the cause once led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read more on AroundTheRings.com

New U.S. Anti-Doping Chief Takes Charge

Feb 8th, 2022 2:50 PM

The new director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy speaks with ATR's Ed Hula. Dr. Gupta is the first physician named to the post in its 40 year history. As ONDCP director, Dr. Gupta is the top official in the U.S. on issues involving doping in sport.

Zona Mixta: Días agitados en el mundo olímpico

Dec 11th, 2021 12:59 AM

La amenaza de exclusión al boxeo y la halterofilia, junto con los boicots diplomáticos a Pekín 2022 exigieron en los últimos días el máximo de Thomas Bach. Vaya a http://aroundtherings.com para mantenerse al día con las noticias olímpicas.

Zona Mixta: El audaz paso de la WTA y el fin de una era con la muerte de Lamine Diack

Dec 4th, 2021 12:09 AM

El audaz paso de la WTA y el fin de una era con la muerte de Lamine Diack. Con su decisión de cortar todos los vínculos con China, la WTA dio un paso inusual en el mundo del deporte, que recordó una era de corrupción con la muerte de Lamine Diack Vaya a http://aroundtherings.com para mantenerse al día con las noticias olímpicas.

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