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Gracie & Alysha Newman on Pole Vaulting, Getting Banned, & Dating as an Athlete
Athletes After Hours with Gracie Kramer›
Jun 24, 20261:08:45
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Olympic bronze medalist, Canadian record holder, and three time Olympian Alysha Newman joins me for one of the most honest conversations we've had on Athletes After Hours. We talk about the incredible high of finally standing on an Olympic podium after years of setbacks, heartbreak, and self-doubt, as well as the mental blocks that once left her questioning whether she'd ever reach her full potential. Alysha opens up about working with an EMDR specialist to heal from past trauma, rebuild her confidence, and unlock a version of herself she didn't know was possible.
She also shares the story behind the two year ban that changed the trajectory of her career, the emotional toll it took on her identity, and how she found the strength to keep showing up when walking away would've been easier. At its core, this is a conversation about resilience, reinvention, and what happens when you're forced to bet on yourself. Now, with her eyes set on LA28, Alysha is chasing the biggest comeback of her career, and proving that sometimes the greatest victories come long after you've been counted out.
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"Gracie & Alysha Newman on Pole Vaulting, Getting Banned, & Dating as an Athlete" is an episode of Athletes After Hours with Gracie Kramer. Runtime 1 hr 8 min. Published June 24, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
