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Blind Landing

Ari Saperstein

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Blind Landing is an award-winning independent documentary podcast. The series goes behind the scenes in the world of elite sports. Season one, which looked at safety in gymnastics. was named one of The Atlantic’s Best Podcasts of 2021 and was a 2022 Webby Awards honoree. Season two, an anthology abo...

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    The Improbable Comeback of Rebeca Andrade

    <p>The making of Rebeca Andrade, one of the greatest gymnasts of all time and a comeback unlike any other.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https...

    Kristi Yamaguchi: Asian American Idol

    <p>For many Asian Americans, seeing Kristi Yamaguchi win the gold in women’s figure skating at the 1992 Olympics was <em>everything</em>. She was more than a famous athlete — ...

    Ukrainian Gymnast Illia Kovtun & The Story Behind The Photo Seen Around The World

    <p>On this special episode of Blind Landing, we're stepping away from figure skating and going back to the world of gymnastics to bring you Ukrainian gymnast Illia Kovtun. Ill...

    Mabel Fairbanks: Beyond The Edge

    <p>Mabel Fairbanks changed figure skating forever. As a Black figure skater in the 1940s, Mabel made a name for herself skating in ice shows all over the world — but was barre...

    Out On The Ice: Part 3

    <p>“Out On The Ice” concludes with the story of Adam Rippon, the first out skater to represent the US at the Olympics, and a new generation of queer skaters determined to chan...

    Out On The Ice: Part 2

    <p>For decades, skaters have been pushed to play into narrow gender stereotypes on and off the ice, leaving queer athletes feeling like being themselves wasn’t an option –– bu...

    Out On The Ice: Part 1

    <p>From the outside, figure skating might look like a queer haven, a space where LGBTQ+ athletes can be out and open… but inside of the sport? That couldn’t be farther from th...

    Blind Landing: Season Two Trailer

    <p>The new season of Blind Landing is all about… figure skating! We’re taking you behind the scenes with the biggest names in the sport, from Adam Rippon to Kristi Yamaguchi, ...

    A Look At Safety In Gymnastics: Part 2

    <p>When it comes to addressing the safety concerns gymnasts have about competitions, there are structures in place to help gymnasts be heard... but are these structures workin...

    A Look At Safety In Gymnastics: Part 1

    <p>We spoke with Olympic gymnasts from around the world about the current state of safety at competitions. Twenty years after the Sydney vault controversy, things have changed...

    The Vault: Part 5

    <p>On the final episode of Blind Landing, British gymnast Lisa Mason reflects on the culture she trained in. Elise and Allana discuss the impact that the Sydney Olympics had o...

    The Vault: Part 4

    <p>Romanian gymnast Maria Olaru discusses how the vault problem might have been stopped before it even started. Olympic officials explain what was happening behind the scenes....

    The Vault: Part 3

    <p>The officials tried to solve the vault problem. Their decision had major consequences for everyone in the arena – but no one more so than the frontrunner, Russia’s Svetlana...

    The Vault: Part 2

    <p>The story of the 2000 women’s gymnastics all-around final picks up with Australian gymnast Allana Slater. In the midst of the competition, Allana realized that it was no co...

    The Vault: Part 1

    <p>Elise Ray, America’s top gymnast, qualified for the 2000 Olympics with big dreams –– but during the all-around final, high expectations clashed with reality and came crashi...

    Blind Landing: Season One Trailer

    <p>Blind Landing is the untold story of the greatest mistake in Olympic history. All episodes available on July 19th.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a ...