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WGN’s Ryan Burrow hosts “Quest For Gold,” a weekly update on preparations for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in this podcast from Chicago's Very Own, 720 WGN.

  1. 6D AGO

    Quest for Gold – Milan-Cortina 2026 – Episode 20: Jordan Stolz is ready to leave his mark as one of speed skating’s best in the world

    On this final episode of Quest for Gold before the Opening Ceremony:-The USOPC gives an update on relations with WADA, Katie Uhlaender, and security.-“Crotch-gate” has taken the ski jumping world by storm.-Lindsey Vonn tests out her left knee before competition, Dr. Vehnia Tjong of Northwestern University joins us.-The U.S. is off to a great start […]

  2. FEB 4

    Quest for Gold – Milan-Cortina 2026 – Episode 19: Lindsey Vonn gives an update; Team USA women’s hockey is thinking ‘gold or bust’

    On this episode of Quest for Gold:-Lindsey Vonn’s going to push through her injury.-Katie Uhelander won’t be headed to Italy.-Some sports are already getting underway, days ahead of the opening ceremonies.-And we talk women’s hockey, which kicks off Thursday. Hillary Knight, Kendall Coyne Schofield and Abbey Murphy talk about the Canada rivalry and their quest […]

  3. JAN 30

    Quest for Gold – Milan-Cortina 2026 – Episode 18: Brady Tkachuk and Mikaela Shiffrin talk Italy preps

    On this week’s Quest for Gold:-The USOPC announces 232 athletes are headed to Italy to represent Team USA.-We get an update on skeleton racer Katie Uhlaender’s bid to qualify.-Brady Tkachuk talks about USA Men’s Hockey.-Alpine legend Mikaela Shiffrin talks about her Olympic preps.

  4. JAN 23

    Quest for Gold – Milan-Cortina 2026 – Episode 17: Olympic gold medalist Erin Jackson looks for a repeat performance in Italy

    On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold:-There’s been a change to the U.S. Men’s Olympic Hockey roster.-The U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton teams have been finalized.-Jamaica’s got a bobsleigh team.-U.S. Ski and Snowboard has named 97 athletes to the Olympic roster, many familiar names are on, some are off.-And we talk with Olympic gold medalist […]

  5. JAN 16

    Quest for Gold – Milan-Cortina 2026 – Episode 16: Olympian Cameron Smith introduces the new winter sport ‘skimo’

    On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold:-The U.S. Olympic Figure Skating Team has been announced.-Olympic bids for moguls, snowboarding, and bobsledding are still up for grabs.-Snowboarder Chloe Kim give an update on her injured shoulder.-The NHL is keeping a careful watch of rink construction in Milan.-The LA28 ticket lottery registration has begun (Click here: […]

  6. JAN 9

    Quest for Gold – Milan-Cortina 2026 – Episode 15: 2x Olympic Speedskater Ethan Cepura and the ‘Pain Train’ are ready to steam through Italy

    On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold:-Chloe Kim’s bid for Italy is in doubt.-The U.S. Biathlon team has named it’s 8 Olympians.-The 13 members of the U.S. Long Track Speedskating team have been named.-And we talk with now two-time Olympic speedskater Ethan Cepuran about preparations for Italy. From 2022:

  7. JAN 3

    Quest for Gold – Milan-Cortina 2026 – Episode 14: Bradie Tennell has her joy back and is ready to surprise at Nationals

    On this week’s Quest for Gold:-Lindsey Vonn is headed to another Winter Games.-The U.S. Men’s and Women’s Olympic Hockey rosters have been announced.-U.S. Speedskating trials get underway in Milwaukee.-And we hear from a former Olympian on the comeback trail as the U.S. Figure Skating Championships kick off in St. Louis. From 2021:

  8. 12/26/2025

    Quest for Gold – Milan-Cortina 2026 – Episode 13: Team USA is prioritizing sleep headed into Italy

    On this week’s episode of Quest for Gold:-Four U.S. biathlon athletes have qualified for Italy, and we spoke with one of them.-The freestyle ski and snowboard season has kicked off with two Americans reaching the podium.-Weather played a factor in moving an event.-And we talk with USOPC senior psychological services provider Dr. Emily Clark about how Team […]

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WGN’s Ryan Burrow hosts “Quest For Gold,” a weekly update on preparations for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in this podcast from Chicago's Very Own, 720 WGN.

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    WGN Radio
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  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    99
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