On this sports show, it’s all about outstanding athletes. First, we talk about Special Olympics Wisconsin with president and CEO Chad Hershner and athlete leader Brittany Wilson. Then, Team USA member Jeromie Meyer talks about wheelchair basketball, coming up at the Paralympics. Finally, sports reporter JR Radcliffe catches you up with Wisconsin Olympians.
Featured in this Episode
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Special Olympics Wisconsin
Two representatives from Special Olympics Wisconsin tell us about the mission and history of their organization, and what athletes gain from being included in the sporting world.
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How UW-Whitewater is behind the success of Team USA’s men’s wheelchair basketball team
UW-Whitewater’s men’s wheelchair basketball program was founded more than 50 years ago, and since then has produced many Paralympic athletes and metalists. We talk with a member of this year’s Paralympic team as he prepares for the games later this month.
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Catching up with Wisconsinites in the Olympics
The 2024 Summer Olympics are well underway. We talk about a few Olympians with Wisconsin ties, and how they’re performing. We’ll cover Kenny Bednarek, basketball, women’s volleyball, Rose Lavelle and more.
Episode Credits
- Jill Nadeau Host & Executive Producer
- Brittany Wilson Guest
- Chad Hershner Guest
- Jeromie Meyer Guest
- JR Radcliffe Guest
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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