The making of Rebeca Andrade, one of the greatest gymnasts of all time and a comeback unlike any other.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristi Yamaguchi: Asian American Idol

May 18th, 2022 52m 52s

For many Asian Americans, seeing Kristi Yamaguchi win the gold in women’s figure skating at the 1992 Olympics was everything. She was more than a famous athlete — she was one of the few Asian Americans on TV, period. Yet for Kristi, the polishe

Ukrainian Gymnast Illia Kovtun & The Story Behind The Photo Seen Around The World

Mar 18th, 2022 18m 41s

On this special episode of Blind Landing, we're stepping away from figure skating and going back to the world of gymnastics to bring you Ukrainian gymnast Illia Kovtun. Illia tells us about what it's been like to compete during the invasion of

Mabel Fairbanks: Beyond The Edge

Feb 23rd, 2022 49m

Mabel Fairbanks changed figure skating forever. As a Black figure skater in the 1940s, Mabel made a name for herself skating in ice shows all over the world — but was barred from entering competitions because of the color of her skin. Mabel mad

Out On The Ice: Part 3

Feb 7th, 2022 38m 31s

“Out On The Ice” concludes with the story of Adam Rippon, the first out skater to represent the US at the Olympics, and a new generation of queer skaters determined to change the culture of their sport.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p

Out On The Ice: Part 2

Feb 7th, 2022 38m 27s

For decades, skaters have been pushed to play into narrow gender stereotypes on and off the ice, leaving queer athletes feeling like being themselves wasn’t an option –– but not everyone was going to stay silent.Learn more about your ad choice

Out On The Ice: Part 1

Feb 7th, 2022 38m 28s

From the outside, figure skating might look like a queer haven, a space where LGBTQ+ athletes can be out and open… but inside of the sport? That couldn’t be farther from the reality.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad

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Blind Landing: Season Two Trailer

Feb 4th, 2022 2m 11s

The new season of Blind Landing is all about… figure skating! We’re taking you behind the scenes with the biggest names in the sport, from Adam Rippon to Kristi Yamaguchi, and telling the stories of skaters who dared to challenge the norms and

A Look At Safety In Gymnastics: Part 2

Oct 18th, 2021 28m 18s

When it comes to addressing the safety concerns gymnasts have about competitions, there are structures in place to help gymnasts be heard... but are these structures working? Can they work?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices

A Look At Safety In Gymnastics: Part 1

Oct 18th, 2021 26m 44s

We spoke with Olympic gymnasts from around the world about the current state of safety at competitions. Twenty years after the Sydney vault controversy, things have changed. And not necessarily for the better. Learn more about your ad choices.

The Vault: Part 5

3 Jul 19th, 2021 31m 20s

On the final episode of Blind Landing, British gymnast Lisa Mason reflects on the culture she trained in. Elise and Allana discuss the impact that the Sydney Olympics had on their lives.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co

The Vault: Part 3

1 Jul 19th, 2021 27m 11s

The officials tried to solve the vault problem. Their decision had major consequences for everyone in the arena – but no one more so than the frontrunner, Russia’s Svetlana Khorkina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a

The Vault: Part 2

1 Jul 19th, 2021 20m 1s

The story of the 2000 women’s gymnastics all-around final picks up with Australian gymnast Allana Slater. In the midst of the competition, Allana realized that it was no coincidence gymnasts were falling on vault.Learn more about your ad choic

The Vault: Part 1

1 1 Jul 19th, 2021 24m 45s

Elise Ray, America’s top gymnast, qualified for the 2000 Olympics with big dreams –– but during the all-around final, high expectations clashed with reality and came crashing down. Literally.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic

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1 Jun 25th, 2021 2m 55s

Blind Landing is the untold story of the greatest mistake in Olympic history. All episodes available on July 19th.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices