The Daily Show: Ears Edition TDS Time Machine | Conversations with Olympians
Feb 18, 2026
Gabby Thomas, Olympic sprinter and neurobiology grad who volunteers in community health. Lindsey Vonn, decorated former alpine ski racer turned entrepreneur and investor. They trade stories about training rituals, overcoming injuries and fear, career transitions, visualization and race strategy, plus work beyond sport in health equity and business.
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Post-Retirement Identity Shift
- Vonn described a difficult transition after retiring, feeling loss despite having business plans and ventures ready.
- She filled the void with new goals like venture investing and entrepreneurship.
Visualize The Win
- Gabby Thomas used visualization, repeatedly imagining herself winning prior to her 200m race in Paris.
- She trusted that mental rehearsal and her finishing strength would secure victory.
Family Shapes Athletic Purpose
- Gabby Thomas credits her mother's example of hard work and education for fueling her ambition and community focus.
- Early validation from family framed her purpose to 'shine' and give back.
