Fresh off a career-defining season that included a third-place finish at the World Championships, Katie Pegg shares what made the moment feel different. She explains how calm replaced nerves, how preparation paid off, and how a personal best throw reshaped her expectations of herself on the world stage.

The conversation explores Katie’s upcoming move to Victoria, British Columbia, where she will continue training under coach Jody Langley following Langley’s new role with Athletics Canada. Katie speaks openly about the importance of trust, communication, and long-term athlete–coach relationships in high-performance sport.

Katie also breaks down the differences between indoor and outdoor shot put, including surface changes, competition structures, and the mental challenge of competing against open athletes indoors versus para athletes outdoors. Her athletic background in football adds another layer to the discussion, highlighting her love of physicality, strength, and technical growth.

Looking ahead to 2026, Katie outlines her goals around technical consistency, strength development, and becoming more involved in mentorship and coaching. The episode closes with a rapid-fire segment that offers a lighter look at her routines, music, and motivation.

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Jill Jaracz and Alison Brown reflect on how their podcast grew from casual Olympic conversations into a trusted, year-round space for Olympic and Paralympic sport. What began as a way to recreate “water-cooler” chats during the Games evolved into deeper storytelling driven by listener interest and athlete trust.

They discuss how listener feedback led them into Paralympic coverage, why treating Paralympians like any other elite athlete matters, and how sports-focused interviews help move media away from inspirational framing. The conversation highlights memorable moments from Beijing 2022 and Paris, including the atmosphere of blind football, goalball, wheelchair rugby, and Para ice hockey.

Looking ahead to Milano Cortina, Jill and Alison share athletes and sports to watch, including Nordic skiing, Para ice hockey, wheelchair curling mixed doubles, and snowboard cross. They also offer candid hot takes on competition, ceremonies, and the evolving media landscape around Paralympic sport.

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Hosts Alex Smyth, Nathan Clement, and producer Jeff Ryman break down the most anticipated para sport storylines for 2026. They explore the Winter Paralympics in Milano Cortina, highlighting potential challenges in Paralympic Village accessibility, snow conditions, and venue readiness.

The team also discusses Canada’s para ice hockey roster aiming to dethrone the U.S., para alpine skiing medal contenders, and the underappreciated athletes poised to make podium finishes. Coverage extends to the 2026 World Championships in wheelchair basketball in Ottawa, showcasing accessible event planning, and the para sport integration at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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Para Sport Nation wraps up 2025 with a focused roundtable reflection on the stories that shaped the year in para sport. Alex Smyth, Nathan Clement, and Jeff Ryman highlight Canadian success across world championships, late-season momentum in para biathlon and Nordic skiing, and the growing depth of national programs.

The episode spotlights the inaugural Women’s Para Ice Hockey World Championship as a major step forward, alongside leadership and cultural changes within Canada’s men’s para ice hockey team. Additional discussion covers the return to form of Canada’s para alpine athletes, the mixed doubles wheelchair curling qualification setback, and the rise of young Canadian swimmers.

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In this episode, Alex and Nathan chat with Samuel Charron, captain of Canada’s 7-a-side soccer team. They learn about his journey in the sport, the landscape and evolution of 7-a-side or CP soccer in Canada. Samuel also discusses the importance of grassroots and growing the sport across the country. The guys also play a game of Brand Association, determining whether iconic Canadian brands would be a better sponsor for the Winter or Summer Paralympic Games.

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In this episode, Alex and Nathan chat with Boris Rybalka, the new head coach of Team Canada’s Para Ice Hockey team. He talks about taking over head coaching duties for the national program, his journey in hockey, both in junior and para, and how he sees gold in the team’s future. He also reflects on the team’s recent performance at the Para Ice Hockey Cup. They guys also discuss how thick the ice is for the para ice hockey team and para-Nordic team based on recent tournament results.

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Join six-time Para Surfing World Champion Victoria Feige as she shares her journey from growing up in Vancouver to training on Oahu’s world-class waves. In this episode, Victoria breaks down the para surfing classification system, explains how competitions are scored, and reveals the intense training and cross-training routines that keep her at the top of her sport. She also discusses how her career as a physiotherapist informs her approach to performance, injury prevention, and mentoring the next generation of adaptive surfers. From the thrill of catching a perfect barrel to navigating the challenges of competing while sick, Victoria provides an insider’s look at what it takes to succeed in para surfing and help grow the sport worldwide.

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