See Thee Rise: Canada's Quest for the Podium

by Brian Chick

See Thee Rise is all about Canada's Olympic journey. We talk to athletes, coaches, broadcasters, etc. about all of the things that happen on the way to, during, and after Canadians competing at the Olympic Games. You'll hear personal stories about training, injuries, setbacks, friendships, mental health, traveling the world to compete, and everything else that goes with being a world class athlete.

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  • Season 1

  • Episode 7 - Kate Current - Middle Distance Running

    Episode 7 - Kate Current - Middle Distance Running

    S01 E07
    Dec 13, 2024
    55:26

    Kate Current went to university with academics in mind. The civil engineering student went on to win the 2022 National USports championship in the 1500m and the 3000m and was two-time athlete of the year at the University of Western Ontario. After that, her running career took off leading to representing Canada world championships, Pan Am Games, World Cross Country Championships... and the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

  • Episode 6: Scott Russell - Broadcasting

    Episode 6: Scott Russell - Broadcasting

    S01 E06
    Dec 4, 2024
    01:00:19

    Any Canadian sports fan will recognize Scott Russell. After nearly 40 years in the media business, 17 Olympic Games, Hockey Night in Canada, and decades' worth of other sports broadcast, he's moved on from CBC and embarks on a new career. Scott's passion for Canadian sport is unmatched and is, frankly, contagious!

  • Episode 5: Greg Stewart - Shot Put

    Episode 5: Greg Stewart - Shot Put

    S01 E05
    Nov 29, 2024
    50:46

    Paralympian Greg Stewart is a giant. At 7 foot 2 inches, almost everybody notices his size before they realize he's missing his left arm below the elbow. He was born like that, and never really considered it a handicap. He competed at a high level in volleyball and basketball, before setting off on a Paralympic journey which resulted in two gold medals. Check out www.gregrstewart.ca or search for "the mindfulete" - for Greg's insights on mental health, motivation, and emotional wellbeing.

  • Episode 4: Regan Yee - Steeplechase

    Episode 4: Regan Yee - Steeplechase

    S01 E04
    Nov 22, 2024
    51:00

    Aside from being a two-time Olympian in the 3000 meter steeplechase, Regan Yee is now training and competing full-time with Under Armour's Mission Run Dark Sky team. She talks about training in Arizona, shooting video for social media while on the run, and what makes steeplechase difficult compared to traditional middle-distance running.

  • Episode 3: Sarah Douglas - Sailing

    Episode 3: Sarah Douglas - Sailing

    S01 E03
    Nov 15, 2024
    49:13

    Two-time Olympians Sarah Douglas explains the logistics of shipping your boat around the world, learning the wind in the south of France, and watching her training partner win a medal in Paris... also - taking some time to decompress, and plan her upcoming wedding!! https://olympic.ca/team-canada/sarah-douglas/