For the first time ever, we recorded The Mount Rushmore Show together in person, and fittingly, we recorded this episode after spending the day at Mount Rushmore.

Inspired by our visit, we turn our attention to the intersection of sports, athleticism, and the American presidency. Which presidents had legitimate athletic credentials? Who displayed exceptional toughness, physical fitness, or competitive drive? And what qualities connect great athletes with the type of person capable of reaching the highest office in the country?

Mike and I each build our Mount Rushmore of President Athletes, considering athletic accomplishments before entering the White House, physical pursuits while in office, and the lasting connections between presidents and sports.

No politics. No policy debates. Just history, sports, competition, and four spo ...