EPISODE · Sep 24, 2026 · 38 MIN
EP 243: Oluseyi Smith, Racing to Zero - Saving the Planet with Sustainable Sport
from Athletics Ontario Running Podcast · host john shep
Can the global sports industry race toward a greener future? Two-sport Olympian Oluseyi "Shay" Smith transitioned from track and field and bobsleigh to leading athletics' environmental movement. After navigating the heartbreaking lows of the 2012 London Olympics, Shay redirected his relentless drive toward ecological responsibility. Through his initiative, Racing to Zero, he helps sports organizations measure and slash their carbon footprints by transforming event logistics and greening transportation. Tune in as Shay discusses shifting from podium dreams to climate solutions, advocating for a sustainable sports ecosystem where high-level competition operates in harmony with the planet. Learn more about Shay Smith at: https://www.instagram.com/seyi.smith/ Register to be an Athletics Ontario member: https://athleticsreg.ca/#!/memberships/athletics-canada-road-trail-membership Check out Hammer Nutrition Canada (and use our special discount code AORP15 at checkout): https://hammernutrition.ca/
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