Episode 561: Katie Moon – Two-Time World Champion & Olympic Gold Medalist

I’m so excited to welcome back the incredible Katie Moon to the podcast! This marks her third appearance on the show, and she’s got quite the impressive resume—she’s a two-time world champion and an Olympic gold and silver medalist in pole vaulting. Most recently, she brought home a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, following her amazing gold medal win at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Our first conversation was back in 2016, when Katie was grappling with the disappointment of missing the Olympic team for Rio. We discussed her journey toward making her first Olympic appearance, which she achieved in 2021, culminating in that stunning gold medal. It’s been an absolute honor to watch Katie’s career unfold over the years. She has so much insight to share about the mental aspects of training and the challenges of pole vaulting. This sport demands incredible mental stamina, and Katie opens up about her experiences navigating that journey. In this episode, she also shares insights from a recent big move in her life and what this exciting point in her career means to her. Whether you’re a die-hard pole vault fan or new to the sport, I hope you find inspiration in Katie’s story. You won’t want to miss this insightful and engaging conversation! What we talked about: 3:45- Recapping Katie’s Olympic experience 19:25- The mental side of the sport 24:25- What motivates her in the sport 27:25- How age plays a role in sport 28:05- Career aspirations outside of sport 32:30- The controversy of the Nike uniforms 38:10- Her hometown and college team 41:45- Being a field athlete 45:30- Athletic endeavors outside of polevault that she enjoys 53:00- End of podcast questions Show notes: Katie on Episode 334 of the I’ll Have Another Podcast Katie on Episode 142 of the I’ll Have Another Podcast Katie on Instagram Book recommendations: Beach Read A Fatal Affair Connect with Lindsey: Lindsey on Instagram Lindsey on Twitter Support our sponsors: Previnex Use the code “another” for 15% off OR use code “LindseyStrength” for 15% off if you purchase their new Muscle Health Plus Join me at the Richmond Marathon this year! Check out the new Brooks Glycerin Max at BrooksRunning.com