Your Favorite Olympic Athletes Catch Up With theSkimm

We chatted with some of your favorite Olympians about their sports, how they spend their downtime, and more. Gold medal worthy answers ahead.

Sue Bird On Date Nights with Megan Rapinoe and Where She Keeps Her Olympic Medals

We caught up with the basketball star and Olympic athlete about her go-to meal before a big competition and what sport she's most excited to watch this year in Tokyo.

USWNT Dishes On What You Might Not Know About The Sport

Kelley O'Hara and Crystal Dunn debate “soccer” versus “football,” and tell us their funniest and loudest teammates on the US Women's National Team.

Olympic Athletes Share Their Mental Health Tips

Within the last year, approximately two in five adults reported symptoms of anxiety or a depressive disorder. And now a number of Olympians – people often perceived as being in peak physical and mental shape – are opening up about their own experiences with mental health. Watch to see their tips on how to go for the (mental) Gold.

Texting With Olympic Skateboarder Nyjah Huston

We chatted with skater Nyjah Huston about his go-to trick for beginners. Plus, his friendship with the Biebs.

Kelley O'Hara Talks Tournament Superstitions And Her Funniest Teammate

We texted with the gold medalist about where she stores all her medals, her funniest teammates, and how she celebrates a big win.

How Beach Volleyball Is Kind Of Like Dating

Who knew getting a beach volleyball partner was kind of like dating. We chatted with Team USA players April Ross and Alix Klineman about what you might not know about their Olympic sport. 

Justin Dowell Skimms His Olympic Sport

Watch to see why it's not the same as a Soul Cycle class.

Normalizing Helmet Hair With BMX Olympian Alise Willoughby

Olympic BMX racer Alise Willougby breaks down what BMX actually means and what it's like to be a trailblazer in a male-dominated sport

PS: Want more Olympics coverage? Tune into NBC to watch the games July 23 through August 8.