Journey to Gold Zone Podcast featuring Bryce Hoppel

Bryce Hoppel discusses his Olympic experiences, training adjustments, and the strength of the American eight hundred meter team.

In this episode of the USATF Journey to Gold Zone Podcast, hosts Erik Kynard and Wallace Spearmon welcome Bryce Hoppel, who reflects on his experiences at the Olympics, his training adjustments for upcoming competitions, and the dynamics of being part of Team USA. Bryce shares insights on his personal growth, the strength of the 800m team, and his aspirations for future competitions — including the potential for moving up in distance. The conversation highlights the importance of teamwork, training, and the emotional journey of an athlete preparing for the Olympics. Subscribe to get all the latest USATF content: youtube.com/channel/UCR69bettlgCtKUWIDh2PUJA?sub_confirmatio… Watch Live and On-Demand Coverage, visit USATF.TV usatf.tv Shop official USATF Gear, visit team-usatf-store.myshopify.com Become a USATF Member, visit usatf.org/home/top-utility-nav-content/membership Chapters: 0:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 2:12 Reflections on Olympics and American Record 4:30 Training Adjustments for Upcoming Competitions 6:52 Personal Growth and Team Dynamics 10:35 Experiences at the Olympics 12:50 Team USA's Strength in the 800m 15:39 Future Aspirations and Potential Moves 18:36 Closing Thoughts and Future Competitions