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EPISODE · Jan 16, 2026 · 9 MIN

The Backstory: Can Competition Destroy an Olympic Athlete?

from The Backstory with Patty Steele · host Elvis Duran Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts

Competition can make you or break you… and it’s not always your call. We watch the skaters at the Winter Olympics and marvel at the pristine beauty and flawless execution. But what goes on behind the scenes and in the aftermath… can be a way more compelling story. Feel free to DM me if you have a story you’d like me to cover. On Facebook it’s Patty Steele, and on Instagram, Real Patty Steele.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Competition can make you or break you… and it’s not always your call. We watch the skaters at the Winter Olympics and marvel at the pristine beauty and flawless execution. But what goes on behind the scenes and in the aftermath… can be a way more...

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