Best Day Ever W/ Kara and Rudy

Ep 14 - Jill Camarena-Williams' Best Day Ever

Jill Camarena-Williams' is one of the greatest shot putters in history. She took a stellar career at Stanford long past her collegiate days to make statements across the globe both indoor and outdoor. As a two-time Olympian (Beijing 2008 finalist) and a medalist at the NACAC championships, Pan-Am games, indoor world championships, and outdoor world championships, Jill pushed the American women’s shot put standard forward. An early female spinner, Jill broke Ramona Pagel’s 1987 indoor national record and tied her outdoor national record in 2011. Jill won the first outdoor World Championships medal ever in the women's shot put with bronze medal at the 2011 Daegu World Championships (later upgraded to a silver). With stellar indoor and outdoor performances over a long and consistent career, a return to high level competition after the birth of her daughter, and so many moments in between, what will this now-collegiate and USATF national team coach say is her best day ever?Best Day Ever is brought to you in part by Munti Coffee. Use code "Bestdayever" for 10% off your first order at munticoffee.com.

Ep 13 - Kim Kreiner's Best Day Ever

Kim Kreiner’s stellar and US-dominant javelin career spanned a change in the implement in 1999, and took her from Ohio to across the whole world. She broke the American Record nine times throughout her 2x Olympic, Pan American Games-winning, and globally successful career (we chat about how tough it can be to perform on different continents, and she sure did). With a PB of 64.19m that still sits at #5 on the all-time U.S. list and a lot of other stuff that matters in life, too, what is Kim’s best day ever?This episode is brought to you in part by Munti Coffee. Use code "BestDayEver" to get 10% off your first order at MuntiCoffee.com.

Ep 12 - Chuk Enekwechi's Best Day Ever

Chuk Enekwechi is one of the top shot putters in the world and the greatest the event has ever seen from Nigeria. A three-time Olympian and the African record holder, Chuk has spent years competing against the very best in the world, consistently proving himself on the biggest stages, and cementing his place among the greatest generation of shot putters we have ever seen. But Chuk’s story is defined by far more than just results. His journey has been shaped by perseverance. Through injuries, setbacks, and moments of self-doubt that could have derailed his career, Chuk has continued to show up, year after year. He has built himself into one of the most competitive and reliable performers in the world. That resilience has set him apart and has given him a perspective that has made his journey oh so worth it. Chuk joins hosts Kara Winger and Rudy Winkler to reflect on his Best Day Ever and what lead him to that point. It’s a conversation about persistence, identity, and what it takes to keep showing up when the journey isn’t easy. After everything it’s taken to get here, what will Chuk say is his Best Day Ever? This week's episode is brought you in part by Munti Coffee. Use code "bestdayever" to get 10% off your first order from MuntiCoffee.com.

Ep 11 - Matt Denny's Best Day Ever

Matthew Denny (Matt/Matty) is one of the top discus throwers in the world and a leading force for Australia on the global stage. He currently owns the second-farthest throw in history at 74.78m, surpassing a world record that had stood for over 37 years. An Olympic medalist, Diamond League Final champion, and owner of one of the most impressive single-meet series the sport has ever seen, Matt has firmly established himself among the all-time greats. Beyond the discus, he’s also a World Junior medalist, Commonwealth Games medalist, and has thrown nearly 75 meters in the hammer. Matt joins hosts Kara Winger and Rudy Winkler to talk about his journey through the sport. It is one shaped by growth, perspective, and an evolving sense of purpose. He opens up about becoming a new dad and how that experience has shifted both his life and his approach to competing. It’s an awesome conversation (and our longest one yet) that dives into the many layers of what makes Matt who he is. With a career already reaching historic heights, what will Matt say is his Best Day Ever? This episode is sponsored by Munti Coffee. Use code "BestDayEver' to get 10% off your first order at Munticoffee.com.

Ep 10 - Mac Wilkins' Best Day Ever

Mac Wilkins' career is one that is hard to summarize in short order. He one of the true legends of the throwing world and a pioneer of modern discus. Mac is four-time Olympian, an Olympic gold and silver medalist, a former world record holder and the first man ever to break the 70-meter barrier in the discus. He also touts impressive PRs in the shot put (21.06m) and javelin (78.54m). Mac's impact on the sport of discus throwing is almost immeasurable. His influence as a thrower and a coach has likely had a part in every single throwing athlete's training since his retirement in 1989. A true student and fan of the event, Mac still spends his time steeped in the world of throwing. At the age of 75, he still is learning, growing, and sharing his time and knowledge with throwing community. What day will a legend like Mac Wilkins say is his Best Day Ever? This episode is brought to you in part by Munti Coffee. Use code 'bestdayever' on munticoffee.com for 10% off your first order.