Off The Podium - An Olympics Podcast • 4 July 2025

Episode 473 - Rowdy Gaines Interview

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An absolute treat coming down your speakers today to celebrate July 4th as we welcome back to the show legendary American swimmer, and 'the voice of swimming', Rowdy Gaines to learn more about his incredible career both in and out of the pool! We find out from Rowdy just how he is still buzzing after the Paris Olympics, and how a prediction he made on this show came very true and if that makes him a secret clairvoyant. He also learn more about his iconic three gold medals at the 1984 Olympics and just how the US boycott in 1980 still sits with him after all these years. Added to this we find out just how hot of a commodity the Rowdy Gains Olympic pins were in Paris, learn about some interesting fan feedback he has gotten over the years and just why we still might see him in Brisbane in 2032 despite his plans to retire after the 2028 Olympics. It's an absolutely iconic chat with an Olympic icon that you can't miss!