Ep 11. Going for Gold: First for Everything

In the eleventh episode of season 4 of The Champion Within, titled "Going for Gold: First for Everything," viewers will witness the power of perseverance and dedication as athletes strive to become the first in their respective fields. This episode focuses on how the journey to become a champion is often not an easy one, but with hard work and a positive attitude, it can lead to great success.

The episode begins by featuring world record holder and Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky. Ledecky is a swimmer who has set multiple world records in her career. In this episode, viewers will see how she is preparing for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics as she shares her experience of training and her journey to becoming a champion. Viewers can expect to see her daily routine, the exercises she performs, and the dedication it takes to continue to perform at the highest level.

Back in the United States, the episode highlights the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the team's efforts to develop and promote women's soccer in the U.S. The episode shows how the league has evolved over the years and how the players are becoming more and more skilled with each year. Viewers will see the determination of the players, coaches, and supporters who are committed to increasing the profile of women's soccer and making it a more prominent sport in the U.S.

The episode also features the story of American gymnast Jade Carey as she shares her journey to becoming an Olympic Champion. Carey's journey was not an easy one, having to overcome setbacks and injuries along the way. But, her dedication and perseverance paid off when she qualified for the Tokyo Olympics. Viewers will see how Carey approaches training and how she remains focused and resilient in the face of adversity.

Finally, the episode profiles the history-making first all-Black crew to compete in America's most famous sailing race – Newport to Bermuda. This episode will highlight the challenges and obstacles that the team had to overcome to get to the starting line and how their sailing adventure brought them closer together.

Throughout "Going for Gold: First for Everything" viewers will see how these athletes handle obstacles and how their dedication and perseverance have carried them forward. We will also see how their success has inspired others and the impact their stories have had on their communities. This episode challenges viewers to be the catalyst for making the impossible possible, as each person defies the odds and strides closer to their own definition of success.