Juliet Macur
National reporter covering sports for The New York Times and an experienced Olympics correspondent who profiles athletes and reports on trends and human stories at the Games.
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Feb 15, 2026 • 43min
Boos, Rivalries and Records: Inside the 2026 Olympics
Juliet Macur, NYT sports reporter who profiles athletes. Shawna Richer, NYT hockey editor with deep Canada–U.S. rivalry knowledge. Motoko Rich, NYT Rome bureau chief and foreign correspondent on geopolitics. They discuss crowd boos and diplomatic backdrops, when politics shows up in competition, the heated Canada–U.S. hockey rivalry, and standout athlete stories and comebacks.
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Jul 30, 2021 • 26min
The Story of Simone Biles
Juliet Macur, a sports reporter for The New York Times, shares insights into the life of Simone Biles, hailed as one of the greatest gymnasts ever. They discuss Biles's rise to fame, her struggles with mental health, and the immense pressure she faced at the Tokyo Olympics. Macur reveals how Biles's courageous withdrawal from competition sparked a significant conversation about athletes' mental well-being. The podcast highlights the powerful message Biles sends by prioritizing her mental health over expectations in her journey as a champion.
