S2 Episode 2- Racial Discrimination in the Olympics

This episode we discuss racial discrimination in both the summer and winter Olympics, in light of the recent drugs test situation.

We delve into runner Sha'Carri's disqualification in the summer Olympics due to failing the drugs test, whereas ice-skater Kamila Valieva was not disqualified in the winter Olympics after failing the drugs test.

Olly explores black athlete Kelly Curtis who was described in the media as 'the first black athlete to represent USA skeleton in the winter Olympics', even though Curtis is mixed race.

Jaz explores black swimmer Alice Dearing who speaks out about the stereotypes of black people not being able to swim and the racism she dealt with due to this. Jaz also looks at the ban of swim caps specifically made for black hair.